The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
There is a world hidden within our own.
Directed by Harald Zwart
Produced by Screen Gems, Unique Features
A supernatural action-adventure that blends urban fantasy with coming-of-age discovery, centered on a teenager learning her hidden heritage and joining a band of demon-fighting warriors.
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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Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Does The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
