City of Ember (Review)

What I knew Going In:
A children's adventure film about an underground city and the mystery of why the city was failing. Stars Tim Robbins and Bill Murray.

Hype:
Meh+ I wanted to see this in the theater just for the effects, sets, and costuming, but didn't get around to it in time.

Opening Thoughts:
I hope they explain why the world is dying... Great musical score... Evidently there will be a way out of Ember as its the central theme of the plot. Wow, there must have been a major stockpile of cosmetics and hairstyling products considering they've been underground for more than 200 years yet everyone looks like they stepped out of a salon...

Bottom Line:
I am just in love with the way that some children's films contain monsters that will give them all nightmares. This is not a young children's film but rather a young adult film. While the plot is entirely predictable, the actors do a good job in selling the theme and the ride to the end is quite enjoyable. If you have someone in your family of the right age, this movie will be a fun experience you can share. On the down side, the reason the world was dying and Ember created was never explained, and while the main characters of Ember escape, there is no real resolution. More than likely their enire society will perish above ground without the skills to farm, hunt, and build shelter. The gene population left in Ember wouldn't be diverse enough to start over unless there were many other Embers around. Food would certainly NOT be what I stockpiled in a secret room in the underground city were I the Mayor...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970411/