The film 9 is based on an earlier short film (of the same name) also directed by Shane Acker, that I haven't seen.
It is beautifully animated with a much more life-like style than other Tim Burton movies (he co-produces with Timur Bekmambetov).
The story is well told. Everything is mysterious at first. Gradually we find out what has happened to the world and who the curious little creatures are that we find ourselves rooting for.
There are moments of excitement and some of sadness. But this is generally a light and ultimately optimistic film. I think the joy is probably all in the first viewing, while everything is new and unknown.
Original and fun.
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