This movie looks like a lot of fun. City of Ember, based on the 2003 novel The City of Ember by Jeanne Dupra, follows two children who must discover the secret of their underground city to save their fellow inhabitants who seem to have reached the end of their 200 year stay.
You’ve got Bill Murray as the mayor, so it appears, and Tim Robbins who seems to be playing his old War of the Worlds role (does he do anything well anymore?). So at least you know there are some acting chops behind this one. The story sounds creative and I like the idea of the underground city, though its plot lines may become more predictable than I’d prefer. All the same, City of Ember is on my list of movies to await.
City of Ember - Details:
Release Date: 10 October 2008
Genre: Adventure | Family | Fantasy
Starring: Bill Murray, Tim Robbins
Director: Gil Kenan
Expected Rating: PG-13
City of Ember - Plot:
For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember’s once powerful generator is failing … and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker.
City of Ember - Movie Trailer:
Posted on: Thursday, May 22, 2008
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 pm
I’m really excited about City of Ember too! I see you’re familiar with the books. Have you read them? I can’t wait to see the action/adventure come to life, especially with Bill Murray playing the villain-type role!
I’m an official ambassador for City of Ember, and we have a few exclusive, first-look pictures that I think you might enjoy.
Would love to share them with you and have you involved in spreading the word about City of Ember as much as possible!
I hope posting on your blog did not overstep any bounds.
Look forward to talking with you soon!
Best,
Amber Baynor
Official Ambassador
amber.cityofember.ambassador@gmail.com
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Amber, I’d love to see those pics and share them here. I’ll email you soon. Thanks.