The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones poster

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.

Top Billed 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
Harry Van Gorkum
Alaric
Godfrey Gao
Magnus Bane
CCH Pounder
Dorothea
Robert Maillet
Blackwell
Stephen R. Hart
Brother Jeremiah
Chad Connell
Lambert
Chris Ratz
Eric
Elyas M'Barek
The Vampire Leader
Pedro Miguel Arce
Bouncer
Matthew Cheng
Magnus' Brother
Carlos Gonzalez-Vio
Vampire Henchman
Melantha Blackthorne
Dumort Vampire (uncredited)
Adam Bogen
Vampire Mercenary (uncredited)
Andre Givogue
Vampire (uncredited)
Jonathan Seinen
Raziel (uncredited)
Bonnie Siu
Blue Mohawk Girl (uncredited)
Gregory Terlecki
Silent Brother (uncredited)
Christopher Maleki
Dark Haired Demon (uncredited)
Jerry A. Ziler
Bar Patron (uncredited)

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A review by Per Gunnar Jonsson

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...