Review of City of Ember (2008) by Sgt. C — 31 Jan 2014
Everyone should see this if just for the good lessons it teaches the youth and the good acting (given what the actors where up against which was bad directing), however I can see why it tanked at the box office.
Its a bummer since this is one of my favorite books. The number one problem the film has is that it gives away the reason for Ember in the first seconds of the movie. The mystery and awe the reader of the book has as to what this city is all about is immediately lost.
Next, its too choppy and things are glossed over in an attempt to add a lot in a short period of time. This movie would benefit from being longer to better explain things. I'd prefer a 2 hour slowed down version.
Lastly but very important, what the heck is up with the giant insects. That is a totally unnecessary deviation from the book and kind of dumb.
This review of City of Ember (2008) was written by Sgt. C on 31 Jan 2014.
City of Ember has generally received mixed reviews.
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