The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
- thereviewers
- Feb 7, 2015
- 2 min read
The Mortal Instruments sees Clary Fray (Lily Collins) drawn into a dark and dangerous world, in which half-angels - known as Shadowhunters - battle to save humanity from demons. As Clarly learns the startling truth about her family, she must come to terms with the part she must play in determining the fate of the world.
Overall Review Score
7.5 out of 10
Review
Mortal Instruments is a 127-minute fantasy film that brings Cassandra Clare's book of the same name to life. As Clary (Lily Collins) adjusts to being a part of a world filled with dark and dangerous demons and half-angel protectorates, the audience is drawn into a unique and interesting film. Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower feed off each other to deliver excellent performances that help push forward the thrilling storyline, while their romance sub-plot helps distract the audience from certain special effects that add nothing to the films storyline. Overall, Mortal Instruments is a decent film. However, at times, it suffers by attempting to juggle too many elements at once - which the Reviewers recommend the studio could solve by using a rune before releasing any sequel to this film.
Reviewer 1's score & comments:
Score: 7 out of 10
Comments:
Adapted from Cassandra Clare's book of the same name, this film portrays a thrilling storyline but ultimately failed to blend this correctly with the romance and action orientated plot. Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower both perform reasonably well and really project their characters range of emotions. However, the 127-minute film does feel both slow and clunky at times and leaves the audience wanting more.
Reviewer 2's score & comments:
Score: 8 out of 10
Comments:
A surprising, interesting, well directed, and unusual film. Mortal Instruments blends fantasy with sci-fi, romance, and action to create a reasonably good film. The natural chemistry between Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower helps to sell the films romance sub-plot, while the main story progresses at a steady pace to its climax. Overall, it is film that could easily spawn a sequel and has enough depth and detail to entertain audiences of all ages.
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