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The Mortal Instruments: City …

  • 5.8 /10

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  • 13%

Plot

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.

Cast

Lily Collins as Clary Fray
Lily Collins

as Clary Fray

Jamie Campbell Bower as Jace Wayland
Jamie Campbell Bower

as Jace Wayland

Robert Sheehan as Simon Lewis
Robert Sheehan

as Simon Lewis

Kevin Zegers as Alec Lightwood
Kevin Zegers

as Alec Lightwood

Jemima West as Isabelle Lightwood
Jemima West

as Isabelle Lightwood

Lena Headey as Jocelyn Fray
Lena Headey

as Jocelyn Fray

Aidan Turner as Luke Garroway
Aidan Turner

as Luke Garroway

Jared Harris as Hodge Starkweather
Jared Harris

as Hodge Starkweather

Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Valentine
Jonathan Rhys Meyers

as Valentine

Kevin Durand as Pangborn
Kevin Durand

as Pangborn

Movie Facts

Rated

  • PG-13

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • August 21, 2013

Production Companies

  • Screen Gems

  • Unique Features

  • Mister Smith Entertainment

  • Don Carmody Productions

  • Constantin Film

Production Countries

  • Canada

  • Germany

  • United Kingdom

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $60,000,000.00

Revenue

  • $95,396,573.00

Runtime

  • 2.17 hrs

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Reviews

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 …

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.

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