The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

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Fantasy Action Mystery

There is a world hidden within our own.

Director: Harald Zwart

Producer: Don Carmody, Robert Kulzer

In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.

130 min Rating: 6.443/10 Released
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Top Cast

Lily Collins
Lily Collins
 Clary Fray
Jamie Campbell Bower
Jamie Campbell Bower
 Jace Wayland
Robert Sheehan
Robert Sheehan
 Simon Lewis
Kevin Zegers
Kevin Zegers
 Alec Lightwood
Jemima West
Jemima West
 Isabelle Lightwood
Lena Headey
Lena Headey
 Jocelyn Fray

Movie Info

Director: Harald Zwart

Producer: Don Carmody, Robert Kulzer

Production Companies: Screen Gems, Unique Features, Mister Smith Entertainment, Don Carmody Productions, Constantin Film

Countries: Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

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What Others Said

Per Gunnar Jonsson: I have not read the books. Judging by the reviews from people who have read them that seems to be a good thing as most of them seem to complain that the movie is not a good representation of the books. Then, when looking at the book ratings at Goodreads there seems to be a rather large spread between reviews loving the book and reviews hating it. If I had read the books I would expect them to sit on my young adult shelf in Goodreads. At least the movie is clearly for a teenage audience. Nevertheless it is quite entertaining as far as I am concerned. A bit silly and predictable at times but still entertaining. I would even call it a family movie although there where some scenes that might be a bit scary for the youngest ones in the family. The story is yet another variant of the classical young girl or boy discovers that there are things that go bump in the night and also that she is part of those things. I have to say that I quite like those kind of stories. As I wrote I found the movie quite entertaining but, although I cannot say that I have anything specific to complain, the movie never really lifts itself above the average crowd of entertaining movies. The special effects are ok but nothing more, the acting is average, the story is okay and so on. It was enjoyable 130 minutes and I never felt bored but I never went wow either. By the way, it never became clear to me why this episode was called City of Bones though. Maybe that is one of the things that the movie left out from the books.
Andres Gomez: Bad and disjointed movie created at the warmth of Harry Potter and Hunger Games series. Only, this time doesn't work at all. Lot's of FX for an incoherent and boring story. Worst of all, no reason to call this episode "City of Bones" since it doesn't play a major role, at all. At least, not in the movie.
ekaari: I absolutely love this movie and I will die on this hill. Yes it's campy and a bit predictable, but it's light hearted, fun, and entertaining. The acting isn't the best I've seen, but the casting is still perfect. It doesn't align perfectly with the books, but I don't think that scores against it. I've lost track of how many times I've rewatched it. 10/10 flawless