City of Ember

I have long been a Tim Robbins fan.  His acting has always had a sense of gravity that breathes life to any part he plays.  He is simply believable.  Which to me is about the strongest compliment you can give any actor.  

In the movie, City of Ember, Robbins plays a father who lives in a subterranean city, called Ember.  This city has been underground for so long that it has forgotten that they ever had another existence, and deny that such an existence could even exist.  His son and his friend fall upon clues that, indeed, there is a world outside of their subterranean prison, and if they don't get out soon, they will all be plunged into darkness.  

This is GREAT movie for families.  There are a few startling moments that might not be suitable for very young children, but my four year old handled it quite well.  I loved most because it would appeal, I believe, to adults without children just as well.  It was well acted and scripted throughout and the cinematography was excellent.

I would highly recommend this for you next family movie night.