The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

"I can tell there's a good story underneath all of it, but it's way too much to wade through in a single movie. You're thrusted into a deeply complicated world 5 minutes in. Everything goes by so fast the suspension of disbelief is broken from the get go. Maybe it made for a better book but this story is just too much for the length of time. I think the writers & directors did well with what they had but it's clear it shouldve been a tv show. Then maybe it wouldn't be so jarring just to watch this without having any prior knowledge going in. It's possible the book lovers will enjoy this since they don't need all the finer details that seem to get overlooked, but for someone who hasn't read the book its just too much. On top of that the big reveal at the end just makes everything awkward. Even though I do believe there will be some equally large plottwist later on to "fix it all" (most likely Johnathan was kidnapped by the guy) you'll only get that once you watch the movie so not completely a spoiler. But because of that you also feel like you're just being duped & tricked at the end. Like sure you keep saying whatever & telling us this is the story, but we all know something is going to change that & make it all go away. Basically, you feel like you're being punked at the end & that doesn't go away. The action is good too. Like I said you can tell there is a good story here, but there's too much mud to wade through you can't see it. I think the story itself suffers from not enough editing & just having too much to cover. It's as if it's three books in one. She just gets thrown into this world & accepts it too easily. I don't want her to deny what's happening but she goes from scared to demon slayer all too quickly. Yes she's not perfect but in that climax she sure is. Do not mistake that critique as a Mary sue accusation. I hate that. I truly mean it's not a good movie, & maybe the book should've gone through 1 more round of editing. That's all."

"I rewatched it. Couldn't hold my attention the second time around. I can remember consuming the books so fast back years ago."

"Worth a watch, but the books are more well put together!"

"It was good. I liked it! Especially since Jamie Campbell Bower’s in it. He is the best Jace ever!! Just at the end they forgot Alec…🤦🏻‍♀️😆"

"WAYYY better than the show… I wish they continued making a whole move series "

"I actually really enjoyed this! It’s extremely well done and the budget is definitely there. I just feel like it gets tons of hate from fans of the book series, so the rest of the movie installments were canceled. There’s definitely tons of lore shoved into two hours and it’s still pretty good and easy to follow. The only issue I have is with the implication that Jace and Clary are siblings at the end… WHEN THEY ARE NOT. I’m sure that was supposed to be cleared up in the second film that was canceled, but it’s probably not a good way to end the first movie… making the viewer believe what they just watched was… incestuous… 😬"

"Tv show better than movie "

"This is hilariously awful. The leads have zero chemistry, the plot line is completely convoluted, and the acting is downright silly. Everyone wears leather, rides motorcycles, and pouts mysteriously. An absolutely fabulous giggle-watch, if that's what you're into. Also, Jamie Campbell Bower does his best Darth Vader."

"Will always love this movie, loved the book too. Jamie is the best Jace. I wish they made more movies, this is severely underrated, I don’t get why so many people don’t like it."

"Wish the sequels would have followed. "