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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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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Dystopian Utopia.,
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This review is from: City of Ember [Blu-ray] (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.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very evocative and engaging,
By Aurore C. (Columbus) - See all my reviews
This review is from: City of Ember [DVD] (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!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply stunning,
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This review is from: City of Ember [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
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.
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