Oscar-winning
Monster House director Gil Kenan takes the helm for this children's fantasy concerning two teens who attempt to solve an ancient mystery in time to prevent their illuminated city from being swallowed by darkness. The cast includes
Bill Murray,
Toby Jones,
Saoirse Ronan,
Tim Robbins, and
Martin Landau, with a script by
Tim Burton collaborator Caroline Thompson from a book by Jeanne DuPrau. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide