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The City of Ember
2008
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 .. Read more
| Starring | Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway |
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| Director | Gil Kenan |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
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The 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, and help the citizens escape before the lights go out forever.
| Starring | Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Martin Landau, Mackenzie Crook, Mary Kay Place |
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| Director | Gil Kenan |
| Studio | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 35 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 35 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Collections | 100 Hot Hits |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
| Language | DVD: English Blu-ray: English |
| Released | Production year: 2008 To Rent: DVD: 23 Feb 2009 Blu-ray: 23 Feb 2009 |
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Gil Kenanās scary animated movie āMonster Houseā acknowledged its young audienceās ability to engage with a... read more on Time Out
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this dvd is superb. The film stars Bill Murray (from Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters) as Mayor Cole and Tim Robbins (from Cradle Will Rock and Dead Man Walking) ... read more »
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City of ember
A great film enjoyed by the whole family. Kids - 5 and 8 managed to sit still through it all! Adventure and action packed. If you enjoyed goonies you'l ... read more »
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Very good family Film, good plot and some suspense. Excellant scenary. Adults and kids enjoyed it. A few good action scenes.
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City Of Ember (2008)
Was an unexpectedly good movie, although the trailer does not do the movie justice? A captivating movie that wants you to keep watching.
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Bill Murray has suggested he may appear in the planned Ghostbusters sequel, but only if the script is good enough. Columbia Pictures recently revealed it has enlisted writers Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg to pen the script for a follow-up to the original 1980s movies. Murray has not ruled out blasting the ghouls alongside fellow ghostbusters Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis one more time, but said he is getting tired of being constantly asked about the sequel. "Every single interview has... Read more
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The City Of Ember - Blu-ray
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. The City of Ember was built over 200 year ago, deep below the earth, where the ...
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The 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 ...
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