If you know me then you would know that I am IN LOVE with the Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices books. You would also know that I am incredibly disapointed in the casting decisions made by the casting crew associated with the upcoming film: The City Of Bones. So incredibly disapointed infact, that *wait for it* I DO NOT WANT to go see it in theater!
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the people they have casted for the movie aside from the fact that a few very important characters are all wrong for the part... Mostly in the "looks" department. For example we will start with Clairy, unless they plan to digitally change a whole lot about her before releasing the movie I just don't see how she fits Clairys description of being "Five feet tall with curly red hair, green eyes, pale skin, and freckles." or delecate and as the book described "awkward". Lilly Collins is a very powerful looking female with brown hair, brown eyes, and no freckles. See image below:
Now why couldn't they dye her hair red and give her some green contacts at least? I believe someone a little more like this woman below would suit "Clairy" much better:
Of course they might have to get a curling iron and curl her hair a bit, I don't know if that would be asking too much of them ;)
Then we have Jace... Is it just me or does this guy theyve casted look a bit.... Well not like Jace....?
I mean sure he could ALMOST pass as Jace with the description "Jace has fine wavy dark golden-blond hair and dark gold eyes. He has a slim, muscular build, and is about 5'11". His face is described as being pretty and angular, and Clary often refers to him as beautiful and leonine, with a narrow mouth. His eyes were much lighter in City of Bones, Ashes, and Glass; Clary describes his eyes and hair are darker in City of Fallen Angels." I dont know but I don't think I would describe Jamie Campbell Bower as "beautiful and leonine" I would probably describe him with words more like "grungy and wild... maybe even dirty". Again, nothing against the man, I just cant see him as Jace nomatter how hard I try.... I see someone more like Alex Pettyfer:
Granted again they would need contacts or something, and maybe thats just too much to ask beings that they couldn't change Jamies blue eyes either?
Now we have come to Magnus Bane... Ohh yes, the great and powerful Magnus.....
...Ohh wait... Maybe he's not so powerful afterall? Here is his description: "Magnus Bane is described as being of Asian descent because his mother was Indonesian and his father is a demon. He is also said to be long and lean, but not skinny, with lightly muscled arms and an inch taller than Alec. He has brown skin and black hair that is usually spiked, colorful, and glittery. He wears all kinds of make-up, such as glitter around his eyes and lipstick. (He is also described as having more makeup than Isabelle Lightwood in City of Glass.) He likes to flaunt his sexuality by wearing rainbow leather pants and other flashy accessories (such as a blue sparkly headband). Isabelle once said he was a "sexy, sexy, warlock" whereas Simon Lewis countered that Magnus "looks like a gay Sonic the Hedgehog" and dressed, "like the child catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." He is also described as having gold-green cat eyes (his warlock mark), and no belly button." Wait! Did you SEE THAT?! "He is also said to be long and lean, but not skinny..." I don't know what you call "skinny" these days but this man looks starved. Maybe they will surprise me afterall with this guy... One can only hope right? Add brightly colored makeup and glitter and maybe he can pull it off? Where is his makeup in this image anyway? Shouldn't it be there since it is such a huge part of him and his "gay" appearance?? Regaurdless, so far he fits his character more than the Lilly Collins & Jamie Campbell Bower duo. Kudos there.
I am ok with Kevin Zegers as Alec Lightwood, the only thing I MIGHT change would be just shortening the hair a tiny bit/style it better but still I am ok with that.
Robert Sheehan as Simon is a no go for me though. Sorry, just not happening.
First, I didn't imagine him with weird curly hair... He looks like he belongs in the National Treasure movies.... I imagined him a little more - kid next door, relaxed... Well just normal..... Now, moving on... Jocelyn Fray:
Again, where is the long red hair???? Where is the elegance? Am I missing something? Lena Headey is definitely not who I saw as Jocelyn. Lets move to Valentine - The best yet... *cough cough*
Now seriously did they even READ the book?! Are they even TRYING?! Here in case you havent read the book or just cant seem to remember let me give you Valentines description "Valentine is said to be tall and very handsome. He is broad shouldered and has light blond, almost silver hair. He also has black eyes." BLACK EYES - NOT BLUE. LIGHT BLOND ALMOST SILVER HAIR - NOT BLACK! Please!!!! Someone, tell me how they got the idea for Jonathan Rhys Meyers playing Valentine?! AGAIN no offence to the guy, but seriously... Maybe next time Cassandra Claire will worry a little less about a payout and think twice about who she's selling the movie rights to... Do a little research and add stipulations. On a lighter note I'm not entirely ticked with Connor Mclain playing Sebastian:
Atleast his hair is right.... Though again what happened to having BLACK eyes? I think this is the only casting decision I am totally ok with and an even bigger bonus is the fact that Connor Mclain is a fan of the books!
All in all though I am totally dissapointed and stand firm on not wanting to waste money to see it in theater. I will wait until it comes out and find it on "On Demand". If they tanked this badly in the casting department I'm ok with waiting to be disapointed by the story line they probably wont try too hard to follow too. My advice: if you havent already, go pick up the books instead, you won't be dissapointed.
I am sorry if you don't agree with this post, these are simply my thoughts. All images used are not my own, I got them all from yahoo.com.
Kayla
