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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

By Harald Zwart

2013

Fantasy

2h10

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7.9/10

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1.8/5

Press

3.1/5

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Synopsis

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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Community Reviews

The reviews for 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' reveal a mixed reception. Fans of the book series and the fantasy genre appreciate the gothic bohemian vibe and the dynamic action sequences. However, many find the plot twists confusing and the character development lacking, particularly criticizing the clichéd portrayal of the protagonists. Comparisons with the TV series 'Shadowhunters' show a preference for the series, with some viewers disappointed by the film's execution and its abrupt ending.

👍 Gothic bohemian vibe appreciated

👎 Confusing plot twists and clichéd characters

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Reviews and Comments

14 reviews
Amandine Csu
Amandinerated ★ 4/10
March 5, 2025

Good but I prefer the serie I think Clace have more chemistry in the movie, but we barely saw a kiss, an heartbreaking argument and nothing more than "oh, for your information, you two are siblings" at the end and we're like what on earth did I just ship, and without the séries it's really incomprehensible and weird And I can't move on Malec in the series, so sorry not sorry

CA
Christenrated ★ 10/10
September 5, 2024

I love it so much! Jamie Campbell Bower was such and amazing Jace and I love Lily Collin’s as an actress already and this proved she’s so versatile.

LT
Learated ★ 8/10
August 16, 2024

Recommended by Memorizer because you liked 'Fallen'.

Lou J
Lourated ★ 9/10
July 14, 2024

J’adore

Céliane
Célianerated ★ 8/10
January 26, 2026

LP
Lilourated ★ 9/10
July 22, 2025

TJ
Timothyrated ★ 9/10
April 27, 2025

Yakamoz
Yakamozrated ★ 5/10
April 10, 2025

Casting

Harald Zwart

Harald Zwart

Director

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

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Jocelyn Fray

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Emil Pangborn

Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner

Luke Garroway

Jemima West

Jemima West

Isabelle Lightwood

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Valentin Morgenstern

Godfrey Gao

Godfrey Gao

Magnus Bane

CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Madame Dorothea

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Hodge Starkweather

Robert Maillet

Robert Maillet

Samuel Blackwell

Elyas M'Barek

Elyas M'Barek

Lieutenant vampire

CH

Chad Connell

Démon aux cheveux bleus

HO

Hope Fleury

Clary jeune

ST

Stephen R. Hart

Frère Jeremiah

HA

Harry Van Gorkum

Alaric

CH

Chris Ratz

Eric

JO

Jonathan Seinen

Raziel

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