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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

  • 2013
  • PG-13
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Jemima West, Kevin Zegers, Robert Sheehan, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Lily Collins in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
When her mom is attacked and taken from their home in New York City by a demon, a seemingly ordinary teenage girl, Clary Fray, finds out truths about her past and bloodline on her quest to get her back, that changes her entire life.
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When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous al... Read allWhen her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York called the Shadow World.When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York called the Shadow World.

  • Director
    • Harald Zwart
  • Writers
    • Jessica Postigo
    • Cassandra Clare
  • Stars
    • Lily Collins
    • Jamie Campbell Bower
    • Robert Sheehan
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    136K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,494
    736
    • Director
      • Harald Zwart
    • Writers
      • Jessica Postigo
      • Cassandra Clare
    • Stars
      • Lily Collins
      • Jamie Campbell Bower
      • Robert Sheehan
    • 547User reviews
    • 215Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 11 nominations

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    The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones: You Don't Come Home
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    The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones: Aidan Turner On His Character
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    The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones: Jared Harris On Using The Book To Build His Character
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    The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones: Jemima West On Her Character
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    The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones: Harald Zwart On The Cast
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    Lena Headey in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    Jemima West, Kevin Zegers, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Lily Collins in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    Jared Harris and Lily Collins in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    Jemima West in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    Jemima West and Kevin Zegers in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    Lena Headey in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    Jamie Campbell Bower and Lily Collins in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    Kevin Zegers in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    Lily Collins in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    Jemima West, Kevin Zegers, and Lily Collins in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
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    Lily Collins
    Lily Collins
    • Clary
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    • Jace
    Robert Sheehan
    Robert Sheehan
    • Simon
    Jemima West
    Jemima West
    • Isabelle
    Kevin Zegers
    Kevin Zegers
    • Alec
    Robert Maillet
    Robert Maillet
    • Blackwell
    Kevin Durand
    Kevin Durand
    • Pangborn
    Godfrey Gao
    Godfrey Gao
    • Magnus Bane
    Lena Headey
    Lena Headey
    • Jocelyn
    Harry Van Gorkum
    Harry Van Gorkum
    • Alaric…
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    CCH Pounder
    • Dorothea
    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Hodge
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Valentine
    Aidan Turner
    Aidan Turner
    • Luke
    Stephen R. Hart
    Stephen R. Hart
    • Brother Jeremiah
    • (as Stephen Hart)
    Chad Connell
    Chad Connell
    • Lambert
    Chris Ratz
    • Eric
    Elyas M'Barek
    Elyas M'Barek
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    • Director
      • Harald Zwart
    • Writers
      • Jessica Postigo
      • Cassandra Clare
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    • Trivia
      Lily Collins was previously a fan of the books. When she found out that a film was being made, she made numerous phone calls to ensure her role as Clary.
    • Goofs
      Jocelyn slams the refrigerator door repeatedly when she is attacked in the kitchen, you see shelves fall off and bottles go with the shelves, when Clary sets the fire and uses the door to protect herself, the shelves and contents are back where they should be.
    • Quotes

      Clary Fray: This is the part where you start tearing off pieces of your shirt to bind my wounds.

      Jace Wayland: If you wanted me to take my clothes off, you should have just asked.

    • Connections
      Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.119 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Calling From Above
      Written and Performed by Bassnectar

      Courtesy of Amorphous Music

    User reviews547

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    7/10
    Better than Most are Making it Out to Be
    I just got done watching a midnight showing of City of Bones. First off I will say that I am a fan of the series and I will try to make this review as middle ground as possible.

    I have spent the last few days reading over threads on the discussion board and once the critics reviews came out I read most of those too. Yes I know a lot were negative and abrasive, and sometimes even childish in their mockery of the young adult genre. I went into this movie as open-minded as possible knowing that there were some changes made to the film.

    Firstly, several reviews, both good and bad, had issues with the pacing. The time line is very condensed at the start of the film so things do seem to be happening in a whirlwind. This is because they condensed a few of the events from the novel into a shorter time span to enable the movie not to drawl on and be way too long. I didn't mind how they chose to change things up a bit and thought they tied things together fairly well. I just could see it being a bit hard to follow for the non fans that don't know what was cut out.

    I was worried about the romance being played up too much since some reviews were so caught up in the triangle. It was a small part of the bigger story much like in the book. Parts of it did come off a bit cheesy, but overall it did not overpower the movie like I thought it was.

    I really enjoyed the action sequences. They weren't too short or too long and I felt they were well coordinated. There's definitely enough action for the guys that will be dragged to this with their girlfriends.

    Some of the changes will probably be unsettling to the fans or upsetting because more of the film was different than I was warned or expected. Many reviewers were adamant that it kept to the book most of the time, but I would say it was a pretty even mix.

    Like most fans I had a certain idea how some scenes or characters would be and I felt a little let down because characters weren't how I imagined or expected them. Magnus falls flat and lacks the charisma and attitude of his book counterpart. I also felt the way Valentine was played/portrayed did not fall in line with how he was in the book. But everyone who reads has there own interpretations and he wasn't close to he Valentine I had envisioned.

    Lastly I feel this is a pretty solid movie for the fans and non readers. I wouldn't say it's perfect, few movies have ever come close to achieving that status. There are a lot of good elements going on here and a lot of decent acting from people I least expected it given the time they had to actually develop the characters. If you have any interest in watching the movie don't let all the negativity sway you. Go in with an open mind and make your own judgement. I won't say I loved this movie, but I did really enjoy it and would definitely see it again.
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    • Aug 21, 2013

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vũ Khí Bóng Đêm: Thành Phố Xương
    • Filming locations
      • Allan Gardens Conservatory, Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Botanical greenhouse scene)
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Constantin Film
      • Unique Features
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,165,421
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,336,957
      • Aug 25, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $95,396,573
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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