I agree with previous guy, it started of as though it would be a nice surprise but not much drama no real climax.
I don't understand why the two kids are the only ones that care about the degenerating situation.
Having read the book prior to watching the movie, I felt that the movie cut out quite a bit of the details which were, for me, the most compelling parts of the story. The movie was unable to fully develop the characters and plot; any attempts to do so were also quite weak, which would explain the comments on the boring bits.
The movie also introduces some additional out-of-this-world elements
like the huge mole and giant bug
, giving the movie a fairy tale/magical twist which I felt ruined the plot's "credibility".
However, I think the movie set and props were great and the visuals were commendable. Great job also by Saoirse as Lina and Harry as Doon.
This movie is worth a watch, just don't expect too much and enjoy being temporarily transported into the City of Ember. You can expect better from reading the book!
Personally, I loved it and it is one of my favoties. The truth is that I was 14 when I saw it but I'm sure that If I were to watch it again, I'd definitely love it.
It was pretty poor unfortunately. Simply for the fact that it spends a really long time doing absolutely nothing. As Eva1986 says, start and end are good but the middle is dull to the extreme.
So so... beginning and ending (last 5 minutes) I liked... but somewhere with the boatpart I found it a bit to Harry Potterish (which I love btw, but don't have to see in other movies...)
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Houdini
I agree with previous guy, it started of as though it would be a nice surprise but not much drama no real climax.I don't understand why the two kids are the only ones that care about the degenerating situation.
jianxiong
Having read the book prior to watching the movie, I felt that the movie cut out quite a bit of the details which were, for me, the most compelling parts of the story. The movie was unable to fully develop the characters and plot; any attempts to do so were also quite weak, which would explain the comments on the boring bits.The movie also introduces some additional out-of-this-world elements
However, I think the movie set and props were great and the visuals were commendable. Great job also by Saoirse as Lina and Harry as Doon.
This movie is worth a watch, just don't expect too much and enjoy being temporarily transported into the City of Ember. You can expect better from reading the book!
Jace Lightner
The premise is exciting and the ending was great! Enjoyable movieRachel0523
Personally, I loved it and it is one of my favoties. The truth is that I was 14 when I saw it but I'm sure that If I were to watch it again, I'd definitely love it.vanie
Such a disappointment !DerekFME
It was pretty poor unfortunately. Simply for the fact that it spends a really long time doing absolutely nothing. As Eva1986 says, start and end are good but the middle is dull to the extreme.Eva1986
So so... beginning and ending (last 5 minutes) I liked... but somewhere with the boatpart I found it a bit to Harry Potterish (which I love btw, but don't have to see in other movies...)MaxPower
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