Climactic, Splash Mountain-style setpiece underlines the notion that “City of Ember” would have functioned better as a five-minute theme-park ride than as a 94-minute family film.

The first full trailer for the new family fantasy film City of Ember has launched. The trailer does a great job of explaining the story and concept and I must say this looks thoroughly entertaining.

None of this means that the film is necessarily enjoyable to watch ... the characters’ long-sought daylight can’t come fast enough. “City of Ember.” MPAA rating: PG for mild peril and ...

Bill Murray, last seen (or heard rather) putting in a paycheck performance for voicing Garfield, has been hired for his next film according to Variety. Murray will star in City of Ember based on ...

City of Ember Get the best tech ... Directed by Monster House 's Gil Kenan, the film stars Jim Broadbent, Maggie Smith, Kristen Wiig, and Sally Hawkins. We may earn a commission when you buy ...

That proved an astute investment. “City of Ember” spent $18.2 million in the city, employed local crew and left behind a functioning film studio where previously there was just an empty shell.

City of Ember begins with the end of the world ... journey and adventure as I’d have guessed from the trailers, the film is full of discovery, charm, fun and deeper themes.

The City of Ember is a tale of an enthralling, full of suspense adventure. Starring Oscar-nominated child star Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadaway, it shows how courage and conviction can lead the ...