9

9 is the type of animated film that needs to be made more often. It doesn't pander to children and go directly for the family film market. Instead it presents a dark, interesting world that doesn't shy away from grit or death.

I'm a sucker for post-apocalyptic fare and 9 fits the bill perfectly. Set in a ruined world where nine automatons have to survive while attempting to discover what caused the disaster and who or what created them, 9 has a fantastic premise. The visuals are also stunning, featuring some of the best art direction of any animated film I have ever seen.

The main flaw with 9 is that the story and consequently the characters are a little thin. At under 90 minutes this film has a short run time and I think another 15 minutes could have added some much needed depth to the story. That said this is still a great entry in the animated science fiction genre. 4/5

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