Review of City of Ember (2008) by John S — 06 Sep 2009
A film designed for kids from 8-14, there's enough "message" to get through, although it's of the "hit you over the head" variety.
Still, it's this in combination with a terrific set (but lousy cgi towards the end)that get this one over the top as a cautionary tale - where too much belief in authority (or a "savior") ends up with entropy and decay.
I found Bill Murray to be delightful as the corrupt mayor, and Tim Robbins to have this type of charactor (the everyman with a wink in his eye that tells you he knows more than he's letting on) down to a science.
As far as fantasies go, this on is at least on par with most of the rest I've seen in the past several years, and while not standing head and shoulders above the swill, it at least doesn't wallow with them.
This review of City of Ember (2008) was written by John S on 06 Sep 2009.
City of Ember has generally received mixed reviews.
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