City of Ember
The Last Cinder of Civilization
'City of Ember'
Two children must solve a riddle that will save their city and the last remaining members of the human race. Rescuing humanity is noble, but for God's sake please save Bill Murray or comedy will die forever.
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January 20, 2009
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- Synopsis
- Oscar-winning Monster House director Gil Kenan takes the helm for this children's fantasy concerning two teens who attempt to solve an ancient mystery in time to prevent their illuminated city from being swallowed by darkness....
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- Director(s)
- Gil Kenan
- Distributor(s)
- Fox
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 95 min.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalleAdd Critic to Favorites
An impressive and imaginative fantasy.Read the full review
The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan RabinAdd Critic to Favorites
Ember is seldom riveting, but it's consistently compelling, and its uncompromising literal and metaphorical darkness renders its climax enormously satisfying.Read the full review
ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites
City of Ember has almost anything one could want from a science fiction-based family adventure film: likeable characters, an imaginative setting, and a fast pace.Read the full review
