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City of Ember (2008) 6.4
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6.4/10 from 33,794 users
Metascore: 58/100
Reviews: 88 user | 116 critic | 27 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Gil Kenan |
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Cast
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| Ian McElhinney | ... |
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B.J. Hogg | ... |
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Joss
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Lara McIvor | ... |
Roner
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Myles Thompson | ... |
Smat
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Eoin McAndrew | ... |
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Rachel Morton | ... |
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Conor MacNeill | ... |
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Lorraine Hilton | ... | |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
When mankind is about to come to an end, a group of scientists decide to create and populate a city deep underground. The city of Ember is to last for 200 years after which its inhabitants are to retrieve from a strong box instructions to return to the surface. Over time however, the message is lost and life in Ember is rapidly deteriorating. Their power supply is failing and food is being rationed. It's left to two young adults to unearth the secret of Ember and to lead the way out. Written by garykmcd
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Escape Is The Only Option See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild peril and some thematic elements | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 October 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Cidade das Sombras See more »Filming Locations:
Belfast Methodist College, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK See more »Box Office
Budget:
$55,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£496,909 (UK) (10 October 2008)Gross:
$7,871,693 (USA) (9 January 2009)Company Credits
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Loris Harrow: The Builders abandoned us.
Doon Harrow: No, they didn't. They didn't, Dad. I have proof.
Loris Harrow: Show me.
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Written by Becky Stark
Performed by Becky Stark and the Citizens of Ember
Becky Stark appears courtesy of Matador Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The book sequel has been optioned, but considering the poor box-office reception of City of Ember, it remains to be seen if it will be made into a film too. See more »Goofs
When the girl shows the piece of glass from the box to her friend, she says "it's so shiny", this does not suggest she has never seen glass before. When glass ages in the open it slowly turns an orange or brown color, like those in the city. However, this piece by virtue of being inside the strong box has stayed clear. See more »Quotes
Doon Harrow: The Builders left instructions.Loris Harrow: The Builders abandoned us.
Doon Harrow: No, they didn't. They didn't, Dad. I have proof.
Loris Harrow: Show me.
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Soundtracks
"Ember Is Forever"Written by Becky Stark
Performed by Becky Stark and the Citizens of Ember
Becky Stark appears courtesy of Matador Records
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Overall, this was an "okay" film; not bad, but nothing that memorable. I enjoyed the sets of the subterranean city and the teen kids were likable, but it took a little long before anything happened and when it did it was a little too far-fetched with poor special-effects. Nonetheless, the visuals and acting were fine and supporting performances by the always-goofy Bill Murray and Tim Robbins were somewhat entertaining.
The most intriguing actor, to me, was Saoirse Ronan, as "Lina Mayfleet." At first she minded me a bit of Peggy Ann Garner in "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn," but maybe two years older. Ronan has a plain but expressive and intelligent face, a la a very young Cate Blanchett. She looks like she's on her way to a good career.
Her counterpart, the male teen "Doon Harrow," was played nicely by Harry Treadaway.
Although it's a nice, safe family film, I think a lot of kids will be bored by the time anything happens, and adults will be so-so on it. I stuck around for the visuals, mainly, but was disappointed in how amateurish the action scenes in the last 20 minutes looked.