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Viewer Score

47
Viewer score based on 27 votes.

Critic Score

58
Critics' score based on 27 reviews.
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Theatrical Release Date:
10/10/2008
DVD Release Date:
01/20/2009
Run Time:
94min.
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Fox
MPAA Rating:
PG for mild peril and some thematic elements.
Genre(s):
Action,Family,Fantasy

Plot: Monster House director Gil Kenan takes the helm for this children's fantasy about two young heroes who attempt to solve an ancient mystery in time to prevent their underground city from being swallowed by darkness. Read More

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I was really disappointed in this movie. I've read the book and it was nothing like it. They changed everything. The book was amazing, but this movie ruined it. They have... a 24 year old playing Doon, who is 12 in the book. It moved way to fast and the Pipes monster was a horrible idea. I usually don't dislike movies but The City of Ember is an exception. I'd rate it a 4/10. Skip it! Full Review

January 5, 2011
nevea22

Looks good but not as good as the book.

May 14, 2010
PeiAquarium

I slept through it

July 26, 2009
Echathome

Finally another movie the whole family can sit and watch and not flinch because of some foul language or actions. This was totally fun to watch and has intriguing scenery and story. This has excellent... characters and Bill Murray was perfect for his role as usual. I wish there were more movies like this to choose from. I highly recommend this movie and hope everyone else feels the same way and rates it as high as I have. Full Review

February 21, 2009
DandGChatagnier

I thought the movie was great and the whole family enjoy it, the monster was a very large mole. For those of you that don't know mole's live underground.

February 1, 2009
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