City of Ember

Directed by Gil Kenan (Monster House), starring Bill Murray, Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadaway. Based on the book by Jeanne Duprau.

The City of Ember, built underground, has hosted its citizens for more than 200 years. Alas, the powerful generator that had been keeping the city alive was failing and the city's food supply had also begun to run out. Two teenagers, Lina and Doon, tried to find their way out of the dying city in order to save the people.

Didn't feel much like a children's story, somehow felt like a fairy-tale action movie. ;p It was fast-paced, the characters weren't explored, the whole movie was just about the escape. Damn it, I was expecting a Narnia. So yeah, it wasn't really a Narnia, not an epic tale, it felt too dark (literally) for a children's story, but great visuals, man. The movie looked good. I was happy to see Saoirse Ronan.. I dig this girl. She'll be goin' places, man.. Surprisingly enough, the boy is also British. Hmm.. there aren't enough young, real and talented American actors..? Might be. ;p

7 / 10.