The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)

Near her 16th birthday, Clary Fray (Lily Collins), the protagonist of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, begins seeing signs and beings that mere mortals can’t see. Through many frantic yet expository conflicts and quests, she eventually learns she’s the powerful daughter of two half-angel demon hunters (Lena Headey and Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and the only one left who knows the whereabouts of a very important goblet. Still, this film isn’t really about girl power. Clary remains ineffectual at stopping any death and destruction, and keeping her loved ones safe. Ultimately, she can’t even hang on to the magic cup. Read the full review here.