The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

2013 130 min ★ 6.4 Fantasy, Action, Mystery

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.

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Cast

Lily Collins

Clary Fray

Jamie Campbell Bower

Jace Wayland

Robert Sheehan

Simon Lewis

Kevin Zegers

Alec Lightwood

Jemima West

Isabelle Lightwood

Lena Headey

Jocelyn Fray

Aidan Turner

Luke Garroway

Jared Harris

Hodge Starkweather

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Valentine

Kevin Durand

Pangborn

Details

Director

Harald Zwart

Screenplay

I. Marlene King

Tagline

"There is a world hidden within our own."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$60,000,000

Revenue

$95,396,573

Production

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

Reviews

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Dark Jedi

April 6, 2014

★ 6/10

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 s...

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Andres Gomez

October 5, 2015

★ 5/10

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.

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ekaari

May 26, 2024

★ 10/10

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