To say this bluntly, I had extremely low expectations for Shane Acker's highly publicized animated action flick, 9. Not only did the entire premise seem a bit far fetched for me, but the tone and mood that was revealed had me immediately feeling gloomy and uninspired. So, walking into the theater, the film had a lot to prove, especially considering its ridiculously deep cast of A-list stars. Sadly, as I sat there watching the film, I found myself bored and uninterested in the happenings on the screen - a far cry from a success story to say the least.