BroadcastChic
Excellent, a Must See
SparkMore
n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.
Robert Joyner
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Nicole
I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.
koxbox123-1
The ending when they climb up to the real world !! WOW just WOW !!!
Johan Dondokambey
As with most movies based on dystopia world novels, this movie presents a unique world setting that gives the main characters their unique background and conflict that they strive to resolve. The art direction and production designing are done beautifully to complement what's being told by this movie. Also the movie put enough time to elaborate on the story's uniqueness; about the hierarchy, the division of the population, the certain resources the world needs and the critical conflict that looms to be resolved. Yet until the movie's end there seem to be one too many questions left unanswered, like the reason why the animals grew so big in the world, other ways to get out of the city (since the gopher can find it's way in whereas it would need fresh air to breathe too). The acting overall is not really a great job, even with big names such as Bill Murray and Tim Robbins in the cast list. Saoirse Ronan was still at the developing stages of her acting, while Harry Treadaway didn't have any notable acting career advancement after his not so good performance here. Bill Murray and Tim Robbins are very much underutilized here while Toby Jones here also didn't get much trust to play any greater part.
hiphonkey
This movie starts out okay, but later on not so much. While the two main characters are trying to find their way out of the city it obviously can't be too easy for them. I get that this is the whole point of the movie. However, this is the type of movie where the characters make such stupid decisions you find yourself yelling at them for most of the last half. Some people may find this suspenseful, but I ended up wishing they would just die so it will all be over. In the end I fast forwarded when I couldn't take it any more, but found myself too invested to just turn it off. Simple and predictable, but sadly I've seen much worse.
vivianmoetz
...that I have read the book but still can enjoy the film :D I actually only wanted to give 7 or even 6 but then again I remember 1 important thing, Saoirse Ronan! I am not a big fan of her, actually I just watch her in this movie. She is amazing as Lina, really fits her perfectly. A perfect main character is very rare nowadays in novel adaptation to movie...For you who have read the book like me, prepare to be a little, OK maybe very disappointed by "Doon". Harry Treadaway is not Doon, I feel he is too...old. And I can't see that "sparkle" in his eyes, excitement for the pipe work job in his eyes. Nope. If only this movie were made earlier, say, 2003? Maybe he will suit the role, but for my taste, he is too old for this movie.City of Ember is a balance movie. No cheesy romance to ruin the real story too. The adventure is interesting, not too slow nor too scary. And it's not too "hard" like some other movie with complicated explanation. So its also nice to watch with family. Light but very entertaining story.I really recommend this movie for everyone. Have or haven't read the book. For people who have read the book, it will remind us about Lina and Doon, their journey, and how creative the story created by Jeanne duPrau! For people who haven't read the book, this movie is amazing, so you better watch it. Then, go search the book and read it!!! Maybe this film is not really popular or what, but I hope they do the sequel, People of Sparks. Because its just feel like an unfinished story...
