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City of Ember poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.5 / 100
2008·Adventure / Drama / Family·1h 30m

CITY OF EMBER

“Escape is the only option”

For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers, in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, before the the lights go out forever.

Above the Line
Gil Kenan·DirectorCaroline Thompson·ScreenplayJeanne Duprau·AuthorXavier Grobet·Director of PhotographyAndrew Lockington·Original Music ComposerAdam P. Scott·Editor
Cast
Saoirse Ronan·Lina MayfleetHarry Treadaway·Doon HarrowBill Murray·Mayor ColeDavid Ryall·Chief BuilderTim Robbins·Loris HarrowMackenzie Crook·LooperMarianne Jean-Baptiste·ClaryMary Kay Place·Mrs. MurdoToby Jones·Barton SnodeLucinda Dryzek·Lizzie Bisco
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Gil Kenan·Director
Writing· 2
Caroline Thompson·ScreenplayJeanne Duprau·Author
Camera· 5
Xavier Grobet·Director of PhotographyKeith Hamshere·Still PhotographerAlastair Rae·"B" Camera OperatorPeter Field·"A" Camera OperatorAlastair Rae·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 2
Adam P. Scott·EditorZach Staenberg·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Andrew Lockington·Original Music ComposerPeter Eliuk·Foley EditorPaul Aulicino·Sound Effects EditorMaureen Murphy·Foley ArtistSteve Mann·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 9
Martin Laing·Production DesignRoss Bradshaw·Art DirectionRuth Myers·Costume DesignJames Foster·Art DirectionAshleigh Jeffers·Art DirectionChris Lyons·Special Effects Makeup ArtistLisa Hill·Makeup ArtistLiz Boston·Makeup ArtistSian Wilson·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Steven Shareshian·ProducerJohn D. Schofield·Executive ProducerGary Goetzman·ProducerDiana Choi·Executive ProducerTom Hanks·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Cheryl Hill·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
54.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
54%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$18M
ROI -67%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind City of Ember's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Hopeful
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster depicts two figures climbing a rocky cliff face inside a large cavern. One figure, positioned higher up, is reaching down to help the other. Ab”

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Key Elements
CliffCity LightsStairs
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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