City of Ember

City of Ember

  • Director: Gil Kenan
  • Writer: Caroline Thompson,Jeanne Duprau
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English
  • Release date: October 10, 2008
  • Sound mix: DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS
  • Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
  • Also known as: Місто Ембер
  • "City of Ember" is a fantasy film released by the 20th Century Fox Film Company, directed by Gil Kenan , and starring Sersh , Harry Treadaway , and Tim Robbins . The film was released in the United States on October 10, 2008   .
    The film is based on the teenage fantasy novel of the same name. The story is set in the future after the catastrophe. It tells the story of an underground city that is set to only operate for 200 years and is used to maintain the last ethnic group of mankind.

    Details

    • Release date October 10, 2008
    • Filming locations Cave Hill, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies Playtone, Walden Media

    Box office

    Budget

    $55,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $7,873,007

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $3,129,473

    Gross worldwide

    $17,929,684

    Movie reviews

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    • By Kenton 2022-04-22 07:01:39

      Recommended educational movies for children

      After watching this movie...it just doesn't feel right. There are no thrilling elements, no complex and twisted wonderful plot, and no thought-provoking ideas, so it seems that there is no feeling after reading it. But I have to say, as a children's science fiction, it is still great.
             The film contains a very instructive concept: contentment with the status quo is not a long-term road, and courage can only find the light. For adults, this movie is indeed a little naive, but for...

    • By Peggie 2022-04-22 07:01:39

      historical necessity

      It shows how small but great human beings are. Ember is equivalent to a bottle cap that blocks the human mind. The greatness lies in the fact that human beings made this bottle cap and protected the survival of human beings. The small thing is that human intelligence is restrained by a bottle cap. In the center of the film, as the hero's father said, "The function of the bottle cap is not only to prevent the water from flowing out." The bottle cap can not only seal the water in the bottle (like...

    • By Damian 2022-04-22 07:01:39

      historical necessity

      It shows how small but great human beings are. Ember is equivalent to a bottle cap that blocks the human mind. The greatness lies in the fact that human beings made this bottle cap and protected the survival of human beings. The small thing is that human intelligence is restrained by a bottle cap. In the center of the film, as the hero's father said, "The function of the bottle cap is not only to prevent the water from flowing out." The bottle cap can not only seal the water in the bottle (like...

    • By Frieda 2022-04-22 07:01:39

      Good subject, bad writer

      Personal opinion, if you don't like it, don't spray it.
             The movie channel played this film, and the beginning was interesting, which attracted me to spend an hour and a half watching it when I was getting ready to take a shower in the middle of the night.
              Talking about this film, at the beginning, a burden was thrown out, a piece of paper and a card with a pattern were placed on both sides of a box that looked a bit advanced, and it was passed down by the top executive...

    • By Buster 2022-04-21 09:02:46

      twilight, dawn

      After 200 years of operation, the city has come to the brink of a dead end.
        The aging and mottled water supply and gas supply pipes, the generators that are overheated from time to time, the dampness and darkness unique to the underground city, the bronze color and blackness unique to the underground, the river and the sun will not be seen in a lifetime, the beetles are bigger than humans, there are no telephones and computers, and the garbage is in the so-called wasteland. The suburbs...

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    • By Dianna 2023-09-11 07:40:55

      God created all the elements for the world, innovators, defenders, destroyers... God created all the elements, what kind of scene will it present? The future is in your...

    • By Marcia 2023-08-02 10:03:56

      Bill Murray & Tim Robbins, two ace supporting roles. Tom Hanks Producer....

    • By Justus 2023-07-15 13:03:43

      Very interesting setting. But the shot was...

    • By Alexis 2023-05-03 06:12:11

      The setting can no longer be regarded as the category of science fiction, it can only be regarded as fantasy. The structure is also a bit problematic, but it does not affect the excitingness of the...

    • By Buford 2023-04-19 12:51:02

      Just so so, the bad guy is not evil enough, the child is not innocent enough, the morning glow is...

    Movie plot

    Because of the various evil deeds of mankind, it finally caused a huge catastrophe across the world. The light instantly became an unreachable beacon in people's memory, and the world plunged into a desperate darkness. In order to survive, people had to build huge underground cities so that the last fire of mankind could multiply. This gigantic miraculous city is like the dreamy chicken eggs that gave birth to all things at the...
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    Evaluation action

    "City of Ember" is based on a worldview structure, a sci-fi setting with a strong magical color, and a story that unfolds from the perspective of children. The most attractive thing about this film is the story itself. Those who are lucky enough to read the original will definitely do it. I was amazed at the brand new worldview in the original work, just like constantly exploring the universe, the root of which lies in curiosity about...
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    Movie quotes

    • Lina Mayfleet: Whatever it is, granny, I'll figure it out.

    • Lina Mayfleet: Lizzie! Where'd you get that food?

      Lizzie Bisco: All right. I got it from my boyfriend.

      Lina Mayfleet: You don't have a boyfriend.

      Lizzie Bisco: It's not official, but there's this guy who really likes me. He explores the storerooms, especially the ones on the edges. They're marked empty in the ledger, but they're not all empty. I'll give you a bite if you promise not to tell.

    • [Mayor Cole addresses perhaps a couple of dozen citizens and gives what is meant to be a rousing speech, like a true politician: promising much but with little action to accomplish anything]

      Mayor Cole: These are trying and troubled times. Our problems are grave. We need answers, but beyond answers, more important than answers, we need solutions. And in order to find those solutions, I propose we launch a thorough investigation.

      [Many members of the small crowd nod and say "Yes."]

      Mayor Cole: I hereby declare the creation of a Task Force to Investigate the Blackouts.

      [the crowd claps. Lina looks cynical]

      Mayor Cole: Do I have volunteers?

      [Several hands rise into the air. Cole looks gratified]

      Mayor Cole: [grandiosely] Today, we, the people, stand united against the darkness!