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| Mar 08, 2009associatedcontent.com
City of Ember Stars Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, and Martin LandeauThere is no good reason City of Ember isn't a more exciting movie with the stellar cast it features:....The idea behind City of Ember is relatively novel and intriguing:.... ... Full Review
| Mar 08, 2009associatedcontent.com
There is no good reason City of Ember isn't a more exciting movie with the stellar cast it features:....The idea behind City of Ember is relatively novel and intriguing:.... ... Full Review
| Jan 22, 2009Film.com
The film version of City of Ember fails, unfortunately and inexplicably, to induce any strong feelings, even anger at what amounts to a squandered opportunity.
My young daughters were bothered by (1) what was removed from the story, which we concluded amounted to its heart, and (2) by what was added, which we agreed amounted to a lot of unresolved, unnecessary distractions.
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| Jan 21, 2009The Portland Mercury, OR
I'll bet that you'll be glad you did-the movie's definitely worth checking....There's no insight whatsoever on the making of the film, from the creation of its elaborate sets to its killer visual design..... ... Full Review
| Jan 20, 2009TheHDRoom
For centuries, the residents of the underground City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights and quiet contentment.
About the film: A heart-thumping, edge-of-your-seat adventure comes to light in this exhilarating family film based on the best-selling novel by Jeanne Duprau.
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| Jan 20, 2009Cinema Blend
the film looks great.....Wonderful supporting efforts by Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, and Martin Landau round things....City of Ember is a fascinating adventure, and a fairly ingenious portrayal of the ins and outs of the human species.....it needed to be done well to showcase the incredible sets, and the solid cinemaography that creates the mood..... ... Full Review
| Jan 20, 2009DVD Talk
the gross out comedy.... ... Full Review
| Jan 20, 2009Monsters and Critics
Based on the books by Jeanne Duprau, this fantastic film failed to light up the box office.....That's a crying shame as The City of Ember was a fantastic family film.....The City of Ember is a fantastic ride....The film is a satisfying journey.... ... Full Review
| Jan 20, 2009Entertainment Insiders
the action-packed family adventure City of Ember, shines onto DVD January 20 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment....this exhilarating family film....Fox Walden Films specializes in entertainment for movie audiences of all ages.....mystery, thrills.... ... Full Review
| Jan 20, 2009Monsters and Critics
That's a crying shame as The City of Ember was a fantastic family film.....Based on the books by Jeanne Duprau, this fantastic film failed to light up the box office.....The City of Ember is a fantastic ride....The film is a satisfying journey.... ... Full Review
