
Some movies are such spectacular failures that they kill an entire franchise before it even begins. Iβm struggling to give this the "it was 2013" passβeven for its time, this was rough. Between the stilted dialogue and the wooden acting, the whole experience was a chore to get through. Itβs a case study in why a popular book doesn't always translate to a watchable film
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Reviewed on April 15, 2026
In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters β 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.

8/10