I've been looking forward to this film since I first saw the preview, which depicts it as a fun and adventurous family movie. This plot can let your imagination run riot, which is the fun of it. The story's appeal is its simplicity; it is straightforwardly about the relationships between a family of people and one strange animal, and the effect the creature has on that family. It was fun to watch, it was suspenseful and the scenery was gorgeous. And adults will enjoy it as well, we will be recommending it to friends.

Nice visuals and an overall charming cast, the strength of family, love, and friendship is what you take home with you.

I just saw the movie, in my opinion the story stands on its own, the acting and all was believably done, and the visuals were great for the environment in which the story takes place. The description wasn't exactly accurate, the girl didn't have to jimmy the lock, for it was already open. Something made clear in the first few minutes of the film.

The movie is called "The City of Ember" because the city itself is the prize jewel of the film. Taking it out leaves a rocky action film that crumbles under its weight. But leaving it in and looking at the film as a whole, it's pretty good. I think it does show one thing though, no matter how innocent a population might be, there still a nature in man to be greedy or selfish, traits seen in some of the characters.

Overall, It was interesting movie. Not particularly thrilling but the storyline moved quickly with a satisfying ending. This is a safe movie for the whole family, though real young children may not enjoy it.

The year: 3037. Earth is at war with aliens called Mendax. They have remarkable mental abilities and are determined to wipe out all mankind. In retaliation, a military team is sent to the Mendax homeworld. Their mission: To deliver the Devorga Strain, a powerful virus engineered to attack the Mendax immune system, exterminating them from their planet. One of the team members is terribly injured when their ship crash lands on the Mendax homeworld. Will they leave a member of their team behind, or risk being slowed by the burden? When the secret of Homeworld is discovered, they must find the truth within themselves or all is lost. But how can you learn the truth when everything you see and feel may be an illusion?

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