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Even if there is a feeling of missed potential in "City of Ember" there's also a great deal to enjoy about it, and it's definitely worth a look. The strange tone it strikes means it won't be to everyone's taste, and if it turns out it's not to yours, you can tell yourself it's not the end of the world and move on.