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For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing... and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, and help the citizens escape before the lights go out forever.
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Toby Jones, Martin Landau, Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Harry TreadawayDirectors: Gil Kenan
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
City of Ember takes place in the fictional City of Ember - Although that is sort of infered in the title. Based on the 2003 Novel of the same name: The City of Ember
Ember was a Utopia created by a group of well meaning scientists with the view to creating a society that existed away from the outside word, shielding it from an unexplained disaster. The story follows Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow as they attempt to escape from a Ember that has devolved into a dystopia - Running out of power with food supplies at a near exhausted level. However the secret of how to escape is now long forgotten, and the society is naively allowing the gluttonous Mayor Cole, played brilliantly by Bill Murray, to explain away the ever increasing power cuts plaguing the city with half-truths.
A joy to watch, with each scene packed with intricate detail, transitions beautifully to Blu-Ray. The special features are very worth watching giving an insight into the creation of the movie, with interviews from cast and crew.
This film is a kids movie, but any adult who was dragged by the children to see it can tell you that at no point during the movie does it feel like the content has been dumbed down for a younger audience. Well worth a watch.
Ember was a Utopia created by a group of well meaning scientists with the view to creating a society that existed away from the outside word, shielding it from an unexplained disaster. The story follows Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow as they attempt to escape from a Ember that has devolved into a dystopia - Running out of power with food supplies at a near exhausted level. However the secret of how to escape is now long forgotten, and the society is naively allowing the gluttonous Mayor Cole, played brilliantly by Bill Murray, to explain away the ever increasing power cuts plaguing the city with half-truths.
A joy to watch, with each scene packed with intricate detail, transitions beautifully to Blu-Ray. The special features are very worth watching giving an insight into the creation of the movie, with interviews from cast and crew.
This film is a kids movie, but any adult who was dragged by the children to see it can tell you that at no point during the movie does it feel like the content has been dumbed down for a younger audience. Well worth a watch.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I rented this film the other day having not read the books (or heard about them at all).
My choice was based on the cast (Tim Robbins, Martin Landau, Toby Jones and Bill Murray amongst many others)- I'm also a fan of fantasy/magic/escapist stories.
I was NOT disappointed. The cast was predictably excellent, in particular the two young leads. The story itself was unoriginal in its premise but gripping nonetheless.
Most of all what made the film for me was the strange city of Ember itself. I loved the idea of an underground city depending on its generator to survive. It was visually a lovely film and the last few scenes were very moving. Oh, and the voiceover was perfect.
As far as the beginning being slow- I didn't find that at all. The beginning sets the scene for the story to unfold and introduces the viewer to the city- the mayor, the way the kids are apprenticed, their day to day life, their job etc.
All in all I was hooked and am now in the process of buying the books!
My choice was based on the cast (Tim Robbins, Martin Landau, Toby Jones and Bill Murray amongst many others)- I'm also a fan of fantasy/magic/escapist stories.
I was NOT disappointed. The cast was predictably excellent, in particular the two young leads. The story itself was unoriginal in its premise but gripping nonetheless.
Most of all what made the film for me was the strange city of Ember itself. I loved the idea of an underground city depending on its generator to survive. It was visually a lovely film and the last few scenes were very moving. Oh, and the voiceover was perfect.
As far as the beginning being slow- I didn't find that at all. The beginning sets the scene for the story to unfold and introduces the viewer to the city- the mayor, the way the kids are apprenticed, their day to day life, their job etc.
All in all I was hooked and am now in the process of buying the books!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I liked the idea of this film from the start...but ideas don't always translate into good films. This one does.
The characters were deep, lovable, and even their human failings understandable.
The film is magical from start to finish and kept me wanting more. The final section of the film was exciting, and I found myself by turns excited, mystified and worried - an ending more action packed than I could have hoped.
Truly a joy.
The characters were deep, lovable, and even their human failings understandable.
The film is magical from start to finish and kept me wanting more. The final section of the film was exciting, and I found myself by turns excited, mystified and worried - an ending more action packed than I could have hoped.
Truly a joy.
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EXCELLENT
This film has a storyline that is simple but the film is gripping, enchanting and certainly worth buying for the price. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C Dugdell
dvd
this was so cheap i purchased it not knowing whether any good or not. Was a pleasant watch, however no where near the likes of harry potter, narnia, golden compass etc.
Published 4 months ago by L. Holmes
Love it!
I love this series of books & this film didn't disappoint me!!
A great fantasy adventure film, with an amazing cast including Saoirse Ronan showing her amazing talent at only... Read more
A great fantasy adventure film, with an amazing cast including Saoirse Ronan showing her amazing talent at only... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Amy
Thrilling !
To be honest, I didn't know what to expect before I watched 'City of Ember' , it was a dvd the kids picked up in the supermarket and I hadn't heard of it before. Read more
Published 8 months ago by mummy spoon
Won't play on PS3 in USA
I've bought many blu-rays from UK. This is the first title that won't play on my PS3. It is region locked. That is not indicated in the information.
Published 10 months ago by W. H. Roth
Booyaa!
I loved it, like my brother! He's kind of desperate because there isn't any follow (at least until now, because the books are 4) and he wants to see more! Really great movie!
Published 11 months ago by Julie
COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER!
I'll admit that this film is an OK family fantasy, but honestly, i thought it dragged on and the cover of the DVD is better than the film its self! Read more
Published 22 months ago
City of Ember dvd
Not as good as the book by a very long way but having had the book read to them my class enjoyed watching the dvd although changes to the story were annoying. Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by B. Hughes
it's a good family entertainment...
i've saw and enjoy it at a flight to turkey...it's really fine for all family :o))
can anyone post all the languages and subtitles on blu-ray, please? Read more
can anyone post all the languages and subtitles on blu-ray, please? Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by me
Very nice Family Film
A very nice film for all the family to watch. Just the right balance of peril and fun. My only reason for giving 4 stars and not 5, was that the film leaves many un-answered... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2010 by J. Alvarez-Buylla
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