4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict strongly condemns a genocidal, purity-driven ideology, positioning its protagonists as champions of tolerance and coexistence against an authoritarian threat. While set within a traditional society, the core message against prejudice aligns with left-leaning values.
The movie features visible diversity, particularly with a prominent Asian and gay character whose portrayal is faithful to the source material. While it includes a significant LGBTQ+ storyline, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center around an overt DEI message.
Secondary
The film portrays Alec Lightwood's internal struggle with his sexuality empathetically, depicting him as a complex character. The introduction of Magnus Bane, an openly gay and powerful warlock, offers a positive representation and a path towards self-acceptance and an affirming relationship for Alec, contributing to a net positive impact.
The film features Isabelle Lightwood, a skilled Shadowhunter, who demonstrates proficiency in physical combat. She is shown to be victorious in close-quarters engagements against multiple male opponents, specifically during the raid on the Hotel Dumort.
The film 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' does not include any discernible transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this rubric.
The film adapts the novel 'City of Bones,' and all major characters, including Clary Fray, Jace Wayland, and Simon Lewis, retain their established genders from the source material. No character originally depicted as one gender is portrayed as another.
The film adapts characters from the novel series. All major characters, including Clary Fray, Jace Wayland, and Magnus Bane, were cast with actors whose race aligns with their established canonical or implied racial backgrounds in the source material. No character originally established as one race was portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.4
Critic Ratings
1.3
3.3
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