Shimmer City

Jaylon 2022-03-24 09:02:26

I watched this film on the train from Hangzhou to Shanghai, and I watched the beginning of it at home a few days ago, so the time was just right, and it was time for the cast when I arrived at the station.
In fact, the beginning of this film is quite boring. The city in the play is dirty and the clothes of the characters are dirty. Everything is like a small British town in the budding era of capitalism. It lacks resources and sticks to the rules. Almost everyone is confused and has no life. Hopeless. Starting from the mechanism that starts the big generator, the plot is like an adventure movie, and it's a little bit catchy. But the headquarters film is not tense, more like a children's educational film, the only horror element is the mutant mole.
The hero and heroine symbolize new hope, dare to ask why, dare to say no, is the force that pushes society forward.
After checking it out, the cast is actually quite strong. The mayor is Bill Murray (the hero of Lost in Translation, with a grinning face that makes me want to laugh), and the actor's father is actually played by Tim Robbins (the famous actor) The Shawshank Redemption actor).
There is a conjecture: Why do humans go underground to live in Shimmering City? Judging from the mutant animals, it may be the cause of nuclear war.

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  • Presley 2022-04-24 07:01:15

    I prefer the color tone and world view, the whole feeling is good. But many suspense were not explained in the end.

  • Laurine 2022-03-21 09:02:23

    After watching this movie, my biggest feeling is to get a glimpse of the original: the setting is really fascinating - huge underground city; dusty secrets; dim lights; big generators; messengers running around delivering messages . . . which caters almost to all the bizarre and crazy dreams of a restless child. It's a pity that the movie is too well-organized, telling a wonderful story in a smooth and calm manner. There is no place in the whole film that makes your heart beat faster. Can't stand out. The most commendable part of the film is probably the art design and lighting. The dark yellow tones and various scenes successfully create a city of shimmering light.

City of Ember quotes

  • Doon Harrow: I got lost, I'm sorry!

    Looper: Get lost again!

    [throws him to the ground]

  • Loris Harrow: What can you do about it? Hmm? What can *you* do about it?