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City of Ember

5.5

7,105

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Original title

City of Ember

Year

2008

Running time

95 min.

Country

United States

Director

Gil Kenan

Screenwriter

Caroline Thompson. Book: Jeanne Duprau

Cast

Music

Andrew Lockington

Cinematography

Xavier Pérez Grobet

Producer

Playtone, Walden Media

Genre

Adventure. Fantasy | Steampunk. Young Adult

Synopsis

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.

Awards: 2008: Satellite Awards: 2 nominations

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Critics' reviews

"A powerful performance needs an equivalent screenplay. In “City of Ember,” Saoirse Ronan has nothing to work with."

Stephen Holden: The New York Times
"'City of Ember' would probably entertain younger viewers, if they haven't already been hopelessly corrupted by high-powered sci-fi on TV and video. It's innocent and sometimes kind of charming(...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: rogerebert.com
"An impressive and imaginative fantasy."

Mick LaSalle: SFGATE
"Though the film ultimately falls short of its considerable promise, there's more than enough here to keep thoughtful moviegoers - of any age - intrigued."

Elizabeth Weitzman: New York Daily News
"An impressive and imaginative fantasy."

Mick LaSalle: San Francisco Chronicle
"This sci-fi fantasy aimed at kids feels wan and warmed over. (...) a puzzle of plots and subplots with pieces that never fit together (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"

Peter Travers: Rolling Stone
"It's not an entirely convincing trip, but it is the sort of satisfying movie you wished they would make more often."

Neely Tucker: The Washington Post
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City of Ember

2008

Gil Kenan

5.5

(7,105)