City of Ember is a children’s adventure movie that takes place in the future where a human colony is left for more than 200 years underground. It contains a good mix of action and mystery with good character development as the movie progresses.
Though Tim Robbins and Bill Murray play supporting roles, they did a good job at it. But the movie is about the two kids, Lina (Saoirse Ronan) and Doon (Harry Treadaway). These virtual unknowns did well with their parts and carried the movie smoothly.
Much like any fictional work, the plot should not be taken seriously. Only the heartless would plot an escape route like a rollercoaster ride. But if you like a feel good adventure movie, then watch City of Ember. This is one movie that you’ll enjoy with your kids in tow.
If you like Goonies, you’ll love this movie as well.
*Spoiler*
Lina finds the box left by her great great great grandfather, the 7th mayor of Ember. She and Doon then found out that the mayor is hoarding the food for himself. Then they figured out what the message in the box was and escaped out of Ember. Then when they were outside in the real world, they dropped a stone with the instructions. Fortunately Loris (father of Doon) found it and everyone safely got out of Ember.
