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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones( 2013)

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There is a world hidden within our own.

Overview

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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      Lily Collins

      Clary Fray

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      Jamie Campbell Bower

      Jace Wayland

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      Robert Sheehan

      Simon Lewis

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      Kevin Zegers

      Alec Lightwood

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      Jemima West

      Isabelle Lightwood

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      Lena Headey

      Jocelyn Fray

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      Aidan Turner

      Luke Garroway

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      Jared Harris

      Hodge Starkweather

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      Jonathan Rhys Meyers

      Valentine

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      Kevin Durand

      Pangborn

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      Harry Van Gorkum

      Alaric

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      Godfrey Gao

      Magnus Bane

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      CCH Pounder

      Dorothea

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      Robert Maillet

      Blackwell

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      Stephen R. Hart

      Brother Jeremiah

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      Chad Connell

      Lambert

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      Chris Ratz

      Eric

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      Elyas M'Barek

      The Vampire Leader

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      Pedro Miguel Arce

      Bouncer

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      Matthew Cheng

      Magnus' Brother

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      Carlos Gonzalez-Vio

      Vampire Henchman

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      Melantha Blackthorne

      Dumort Vampire (uncredited)

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      Adam Bogen

      Vampire Mercenary (uncredited)

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      Andre Givogue

      Vampire (uncredited)

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      Jonathan Seinen

      Raziel (uncredited)

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      Bonnie Siu

      Blue Mohawk Girl (uncredited)

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      Gregory Terlecki

      Silent Brother (uncredited)

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      Christopher Maleki

      Dark Haired Demon (uncredited)

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      Jerry A. Ziler

      Bar Patron (uncredited)

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    A review by Per Gunnar Jonsson

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    Written by Per Gunnar Jonsson on Sun Apr 06 2014
    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 s...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    60000000.00

    Revenue

    95396573.00

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • angel
    • vampire
    • werewolf
    • warlock
    • downworlder
    • shadowhunter
    • demon hunter
    • based on young adult novel