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2008

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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
Director	Gil Kenan
Genres	Action/Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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- Gil Kenanâs scary animated movie âMonster Houseâ acknowledged its young audienceâs ability to engage with a... read more on Time Out
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- - Nigel Floyd
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:21
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  - 3
  superb.................................
  
  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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  - gwaenysgor
  - 06 Oct 2008 at 10:16
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- - 0
  - 0
  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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  - 07 Feb 2012 at 21:44
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  Good Family DVD
  
  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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- - SteveBB
  - 20 reviews
  - 21 Nov 2011 at 13:12
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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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- - Stewebabe
  - 26 reviews
  - Chichester
  - 15 Nov 2011 at 22:13
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  A Must See
  
  A really good family film about a city underground - which is coming to the end of its life. Characters are sound and Bill Murrey is superb - a must see!
  
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- - a customer
  - 09 Nov 2011 at 01:26
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  Is there an outside?
  
  A very intriguing story with all the usual twists and turns. Well worth a watch. Very well played by all the actors.
  
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- - Roger-That
  - 12 reviews
  - Ipswich
  - 23 Oct 2011 at 16:08
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  - 0
  Watch this!!
  
  I really enjoyed this film, it had a great storyline, great cast and the ending made me feel all glowy! A good family film but I loved it, as an adult!!!
  
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- - Daniigirl
  - 127 reviews
  - Dorset
  - 14 Oct 2011 at 21:14
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  A good family film, but with plot holes
  
  This was an enjoyable family film, the kind of adventure you can sit back and watch without overthinking things. The city itself is an amazing piece of set ... read more »
  
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- - Jonster201
  - 1 review
  - 09 Sep 2011 at 10:45
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  Glowing family film
  
  Absolutely great fantasy film,we are all grown up but enjoyed the film,i did think it was a pity that that story did not go on a little further. watch the film ... read more »
  
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  - 18 Aug 2011 at 19:32
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  Mystery solved
  
  This was a very unusual film but entertaining too.
  
  The two main children have to find a way out of their underground city before all the lights go ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 17 Aug 2011 at 09:19
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  really absorbing.
  
  I really enjoyed this film & I was so absorbed in it, I never heard my Mum tell be tea was ready.
  
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- - crazytracy10
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  - Eastleigh
  - 26 May 2011 at 16:13
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- - 92
  - 3
  superb.................................
  
  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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  - williamsgwynfa
  - 627 reviews
  - gwaenysgor
  - 06 Oct 2008 at 10:16
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  - 2
  An ember that doesn't burn to brightly !
  
  With the earths surface becoming unihabitable, builders constructed a huge underground city powered by a generator for a people to take refuge. A time capsule ... read more »
  
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- - PaulaWestwood
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  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 21 Oct 2008 at 13:28
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  Not what you may expect.
  
  With names like Tom Hanks (who produced it), Tim Robbins and Bill Murray attached to it, I expected this to be a great film. It is a nicely made little movie, ... read more »
  
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- - Mickey Mouse
  - Dorset, England
  - 11 Nov 2008 at 23:49
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  City Of Ember
  
  Dull. Pointless. I don't even know why they bothered making it.
  
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  - Southampton
  - 17 Mar 2009 at 17:24
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  Oh dear
  
  I waited with anticipation for this to be released, why did I bother. It was rubbish, the plot was daft and Bill Murray as usual played a stupid character. If I... read more »
  
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- - choccork
  - 6 reviews
  - Sandbach
  - 01 Mar 2009 at 08:12
- - 3
  - 0
  Better than expected
  
  This was actually really good.
  
  I was not expecting much but the acting and special effects were great
  
  Not one for the young kids though
  
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  - Leeds
  - 11 Mar 2009 at 12:20
- - 3
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  not quite
  
  I enjoyed this film and whilst I thought the young cast did a good job it just didn't quite thrill or excite in the way say a Harry Potter film does .... it... read more »
  
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  - Musselburgh
  - 12 Mar 2009 at 13:16
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  THE CITY OF EMBER
  
  EXCELLENT FILM WORTH WATCHING VERY ENJOYABLE
  
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- - bigfatpig13
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  - Newtownards
  - 13 Mar 2009 at 17:38
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  city of ember
  
  Really disappointed - was expecting better.
  
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  - Llanelli
  - 05 May 2009 at 06:55
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  - 0
  City of Ember
  
  This was a magical film and well made even though it is obviously not big budget. The story was interesting I was reminded of the Borrowers meets, the Bridge to... read more »
  
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- - Angiee
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  - Solihull
  - 01 Mar 2009 at 22:38

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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 ...