City of Ember
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, before the the lights go out forever.
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- Cast:
- Saoirse Ronan , Harry Treadaway , Bill Murray , David Ryall , Tim Robbins , Mackenzie Crook , Marianne Jean-Baptiste
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Slow pace in the most part of the movie.
Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.
It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.
I kinda like the the trailer, okay, but trust me, this movie is not worth it to watch for. You will just waste your precious hour. I kinda a bit regret it.At first, i think the story is quite interesting and unique. Let say, 15 minutes at the beginning you will feel like... oh wow, it's an interesting concept. 30 minutes later, you would say..err okay, so what's next? ( the story kind of left many plot holes especially since i do not read the book so like hell i will know what happen. There are too many things left unexplained, come from out of nowhere, or just left out-untouched ). Then you will start to wonder and doubt yourself, should you stop watching it or just continue it. I decided to continue it, since i still expect things would turn out to be better. It was a false hope. The development of the story itself and the character, were so poor. Everything seemed so rush and the ending was so horrible.
This movie starts out okay, but later on not so much. While the two main characters are trying to find their way out of the city it obviously can't be too easy for them. I get that this is the whole point of the movie. However, this is the type of movie where the characters make such stupid decisions you find yourself yelling at them for most of the last half. Some people may find this suspenseful, but I ended up wishing they would just die so it will all be over. In the end I fast forwarded when I couldn't take it any more, but found myself too invested to just turn it off. Simple and predictable, but sadly I've seen much worse.
City of Ember is a 2008 British-Irish-American science fiction fantasy film based on the 2003 novel The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. It was directed by Gil Kenan from a screenplay by Caroline Thompson, and stars Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, Mackenzie Crook, Martin Landau, Mary Kay Place, Toby Jones and Tim Robbins. It was released in October 2008, just two months after the release of the final book in the series; The Diamond of Darkhold. 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.
...that I have read the book but still can enjoy the film :D I actually only wanted to give 7 or even 6 but then again I remember 1 important thing, Saoirse Ronan! I am not a big fan of her, actually I just watch her in this movie. She is amazing as Lina, really fits her perfectly. A perfect main character is very rare nowadays in novel adaptation to movie...For you who have read the book like me, prepare to be a little, OK maybe very disappointed by "Doon". Harry Treadaway is not Doon, I feel he is too...old. And I can't see that "sparkle" in his eyes, excitement for the pipe work job in his eyes. Nope. If only this movie were made earlier, say, 2003? Maybe he will suit the role, but for my taste, he is too old for this movie.City of Ember is a balance movie. No cheesy romance to ruin the real story too. The adventure is interesting, not too slow nor too scary. And it's not too "hard" like some other movie with complicated explanation. So its also nice to watch with family. Light but very entertaining story.I really recommend this movie for everyone. Have or haven't read the book. For people who have read the book, it will remind us about Lina and Doon, their journey, and how creative the story created by Jeanne duPrau! For people who haven't read the book, this movie is amazing, so you better watch it. Then, go search the book and read it!!! Maybe this film is not really popular or what, but I hope they do the sequel, People of Sparks. Because its just feel like an unfinished story...