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City of Ember (2008)

City of Ember

Overview

Genre

Adventure, Fantasy

Release Date

October 10, 2008

MPAA Rating

PG

Studio

Fox-Walden

Official Site

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REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  4 of 5 [Rate It]

Cast and Crew

Director

Gil Kenan

Producer

Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman

Screenwriter

Caroline Thompson

Starring

Story

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.

Pictures (13 photos)

Bill Murray stars as The Mayor of Ember in Fox-Walden's City of Ember (2008)
Harry Treadaway stars as Doon Harrow and Saoirse Ronan stars as Lina Mayfleet in Fox-Walden's City of Ember (2008)
City of Ember Pictures and Stills

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PREMIERE PHOTO

Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon
"City of Ember" New York City Premiere - Arrivals
Oct 07, 2008
Gil Kenan
"City of Ember" New York City Premiere - Arrivals
Oct 07, 2008
City of Ember Premiere Photo

REVIEWS BY CRITICS

“..fun and moving..”
by Cammila Albertson [TV Guide]
“..provides audiences with a thought-provoking and family-friendly adventure..”
by Claudia Puig [USA Today]
“..an effective film, with a good story to tell and some very impressive acting from its young stars..”
by David Mercier [FilmJudge]
City of Ember Reviews