Nine is the story of a director clinging to past accomplishments and searching for new beginnings. The opening monologue pulls you into his world and it never lets go. From the moment Penelope Cruz hits the stage you can't take your eyes off of her; and why would you want to? Defining sex appeal in a way that only someone who naturally has it could, she will leave your heart pounding and pulse racing. Not to leave out all the other beautiful, strong women that this film has to offer and all of their differing personalities which have guided Guido to this point in his life. But as his new film starts to unravel before it begins, he is forced to reevaluate what is important to him and begins to realize what a life of selfishness has afforded him to lose. Nine is a feast for the eyes and ears alike, and proves that the musical is still alive and well.