It's hard to say how obscure this movie is since it just came out on DVD. But just judging on how long it was in theatres and how much money it didn't rake in...9 is definitely a movie to rent!
It's not the greatest movie ever. The preview made it seem like a non-stop action flick - which it is NOT. The script leaves a bit to be desired. And it's based on a short film created by a film student (Shane Acker, who directed and co-wrote), so don't be expecting a Citizen Kane...
That being said, this is still well worth seeing. It's got a cute story. And the animation is simply amazing! ...Especially the use of focus, backgrounds, and the charming main characters made of burlap.
This is not a movie for the little kids, as the PG-13 rating attests, but it's food for the soul, so to speak, for the little kid inside all of us so-called grownups.
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