Think your typical teenage fantasy: supernatural beings, a (supposedly) hot protagonist, with a dash or two of teenage angst thrown in for good measure.
But before the cynical eye- rolling begins, let me assure you this isn't your typical teenage saga.
Though The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones will draw comparisons with the infamous Twilight series it, thankfully, does manage to retain a plot of sorts.
To those unfamiliar with this best-selling six-book series by Cassandra Clare, the initial absence of vampires will certainly be refreshing, with the film focusing primarily on Shadow Hunters.
These half-angel, half-human hybrids are the warriors of the underworld and, yes, werewolves, vampires, demons, angels, witches, warlocks and fairies all contribute to the eclectic proceedings.