I'm not afraid to say it. 9, the impressive-looking animated film from first-time director Shane Acker, is actually a post-apocalyptic reinterpretation of The Lord of the Rings. The evidence? There are nine members of the ragdoll "fellowship" in 9 just as there are in The Fellowship of the Ring. There is a talisman of power which the film's heroes must take back to its source.  ...read more