Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

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BobDFeb 25, 2010

They got so many facts wrong from the book which made me mad. If it was a movie on it own its still only a decent movie. Crappy effects and bad acting. Why did Rick (the author) let them do it that to his awesome books.

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gdFeb 24, 2010

Although the script was at times weak, Logan made a great job acting as Percy Jackson. People say that this is "too close to Harry Potter", but it's really not. Harry Potter is about socery and Percy Jackson is about Greek mythology and Although the script was at times weak, Logan made a great job acting as Percy Jackson. People say that this is "too close to Harry Potter", but it's really not. Harry Potter is about socery and Percy Jackson is about Greek mythology and how it impacts us even today. Great movie, and loveable characters.… Expand

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DanAFeb 21, 2010

Embarrassing for my son, a fan of the books, who took me to this movie. I use the term loosely. Bad acting, clumsy plot and character development non existent. Where have all the actors gone these days??

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KirstinS.Feb 21, 2010

Great movie.

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TreyH.Feb 20, 2010

This movie was great but could have more of the book in it.

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JoshSFeb 17, 2010

Although unfaithful to the source, Percy Jackson manages to ignite the screen with a fun and surprisingly clever piece of filmmaking. i really hope they are able to do the sequels, because I was shocked at how well it actually turned out.

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JasonH.Feb 16, 2010

The movie is really just a shameless rip off of harry potter. There are "magical" people that go to a "magical" secret school while keeping their identities hidden from us normal folk. The story revolves around three friends which simply The movie is really just a shameless rip off of harry potter. There are "magical" people that go to a "magical" secret school while keeping their identities hidden from us normal folk. The story revolves around three friends which simply replaces ron's role of comic relief with a half-goat creature, and replaces hermione with a one dimensional love interest (she's apparently supposed to be smart, but there doesn't seem to be any evidenece to support this.) The main problem is simply the feeling of being rushed. It's obvious that Columbus tried to cram way too much into a single film, and while watching it, I could almost imagine him checking off the required obstacles our heroes must overcome. This last critique was the real killer for me. I could put up with everything else and have fun, but when it seems like the director is rushing production, it makes me feel rushed as well.… Expand

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ChadSFeb 15, 2010

Dyslexia puts a crimp in Percy Jackson's life at high school, but on a field trip to the museum, a minotaur attacks him, so the quest for Zeus' stolen lightning bolt begins before anybody gets the chance to make fun of his learning Dyslexia puts a crimp in Percy Jackson's life at high school, but on a field trip to the museum, a minotaur attacks him, so the quest for Zeus' stolen lightning bolt begins before anybody gets the chance to make fun of his learning disability. Percy(Logan Lerman) is a troubled kid, an alienated kid, who sits at the bottom of a pool for long stretches to escape his shortcomings. His best friend does him no favors socially; he's a cripple on crutches, and girls are nowhere to be seen near these two outcasts. Raised by a single parent, Percy is poor to boot, living in the apartment of her mother's abusive boyfriend. What's missing from the set-up, however, is some major conflict with the cooler kids to indicate his unpopularity among the student body. The seeming truncation of these expository scenes fail to establish Percy as an underdog that the moviegoer can truly root for, and care about. When Percy meets Annabeth(Alexandra Daddario) at the camp, the moment would have been more triumphant had some girl rebuffed his overtures in the real world. The moviegoer never bonds with Percy because the film seems in an awful rush for the dyslexic boy to learn about his unique pedigree. Due to the shoddy character development, the coming-of-age aspect of Percy's adventures gets overshadowed by the CGI effects and non-stop action. A little more time spent in the high school milieu would have made all the difference in the world, because "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief", at times, is moderately exciting. (Uma Thurman as Medusa is great.)… Expand

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SofiaEFeb 15, 2010

Although the movie is different than the book, going into the movie with an open mind makes it a delight. I love the series by Rick Riordan and really enjoyed the movie. I'm very disappointed that it got a bad rating by the critics, but Although the movie is different than the book, going into the movie with an open mind makes it a delight. I love the series by Rick Riordan and really enjoyed the movie. I'm very disappointed that it got a bad rating by the critics, but I'm glad that the user rating is better. It might be a harder watch for more sensitive younger children because of the fighting and some concepts they may not understand, but that would only be for probably 6 and under. Otherwise, the movie is family friendly and I suggest that everyone go see it!!… Expand

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boydFeb 14, 2010

My sons and I read all 5 books, they are very good! That said, this movie was not good. First off major character changes was a big red flag! Grover is not black! The problem I had with that is whenever Hollywood throws in an ethnic My sons and I read all 5 books, they are very good! That said, this movie was not good. First off major character changes was a big red flag! Grover is not black! The problem I had with that is whenever Hollywood throws in an ethnic character such as Grover, they suddenly become "urbanized" in thier speech, and over sexed in their behavior which plays into furthering the stereotype of the horny (literally in the case of Grover) black man. Really it's not necesaary! By the way i am a Father of three wonderful sons and I am black. This isn't a race issue as much as cultural. I didn't realize their were any black Greek gods either! Hollywood its ok to not be so PC all of the time! Relax, we won't sue you!… Expand

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ErikM.Feb 14, 2010

I loved the books but the movie was alright just to much of the book was left out.

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LeandreB.Feb 14, 2010

There is absolutely nothing smart about this movie. Cheesy humour and one-liners, half assed special effects and on average bad acting.

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IsaacV.Feb 14, 2010

This should have followed the book a little bit more but ultimately was a great movie i hope they make movies out of the other four books.

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JacobLFeb 14, 2010

When I first heard about this movie I was excited. Then I saw the changes and I got upset because the actors were 20 instead of 12 and so on. Then I saw the movie and let me tell you it's a good of example of how to make a book into a When I first heard about this movie I was excited. Then I saw the changes and I got upset because the actors were 20 instead of 12 and so on. Then I saw the movie and let me tell you it's a good of example of how to make a book into a movie. As far as pacing goes, Chris did a good job. He cut out what was necessary in order to keep the plot moving. In addition, they added in some cool little scenes that weren't in the book such as the battle between Luke and Percy. The movie isn't perfect though. There is a lack of canon. For instance, Grover doensn't set out to search for Pan, Luke isn't working for Kronos,and the movie doesn't expalin things such as why the gods accussed Percy. All and all The Lightning Theif is pretty good. I just wish that Chris Columbus waited on making the movie until the other books had come out and he knew where the series was headed. In short, if you like the book and have some tolerance you'll love the movie; but, if you're expecting an accurate retelling of the book; sorry but if you want that watch the first two Harry Potter films or something.… Expand

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AdrianF.Feb 14, 2010

I really like it. Good effects, performance and music [Tik Tok & Pokerface ] But, the story is, I think, incomplete and short. Good movie.

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BrandonM.Feb 14, 2010

Pretty good movie, although there are some differences from the books, I found it enjoyable.

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FranciscoS.Feb 14, 2010

Very entertaining. Can´t wait to see the sequel.

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SHFeb 14, 2010

The movie was great!!! Jake Abel (the lightning thief) was awesome!! Fantastic actor- Jake Abel should be in more movies!! Cool effects! A must see!

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StevenW.Feb 13, 2010

Such promise. I suppose that's the biggest disappointment. Oh btw...thank you for putting in your script that someone in the White House is half man-half god. I wonder who you could possibly mean?? How embarrassing that you'd even Such promise. I suppose that's the biggest disappointment. Oh btw...thank you for putting in your script that someone in the White House is half man-half god. I wonder who you could possibly mean?? How embarrassing that you'd even write a line like that. Anyway, it's obviously geared towards kids. Yet they have quite a few sexual scenarios with the ever so horny goat dude and they really play on a drug scene that really makes being high look fantastic. Overall this movie was way boring and void of anything worthwhile. Well obviously some people like this movie as it's got quite a high user review. This user wouldn't go back to see it even if you payed me.… Expand

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ActualFanFeb 13, 2010

Lets be honest here. They can't condense a large book into 2-3 hours. They can make it good, but they didn't. This movie diverted from the plot, cut major characters, and was reliant on kids to be amused by firey explosions. All I Lets be honest here. They can't condense a large book into 2-3 hours. They can make it good, but they didn't. This movie diverted from the plot, cut major characters, and was reliant on kids to be amused by firey explosions. All I want to say about this movie is: DON'T WATCH.… Expand

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PercyM.Feb 13, 2010

A fun, fantastic film. It is quite possible to reach success as Harry Potter for having a special pattern, different from Potter. Although most of the criticisms are very hateful, you can not stop comparing Harry Potter style. The good thing A fun, fantastic film. It is quite possible to reach success as Harry Potter for having a special pattern, different from Potter. Although most of the criticisms are very hateful, you can not stop comparing Harry Potter style. The good thing about film is that it moves in its own history.… Expand

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DolfL.Feb 13, 2010

This guy stole my lightning it was like not cool man. Great film!

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CharlieH.Feb 13, 2010

The ''Lightning Thief'' is a surprisingly good movie. The special effects were phenomenal and I still don't know how the crew pulled them off. yet the book by Rick Riordon had more of an adventurous feeling to it. I The ''Lightning Thief'' is a surprisingly good movie. The special effects were phenomenal and I still don't know how the crew pulled them off. yet the book by Rick Riordon had more of an adventurous feeling to it. I expect the movies for the rest of the series will be even better.… Expand

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KirstinS.Feb 13, 2010

Great movie.

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JohnS.Feb 13, 2010

Solid movie with good special effects, decent storyline and capable acting. One of the better Chris Columbus movies in quite a while.

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TaylorM.Feb 12, 2010

Simply put, it was boring and had an unintelligent and very predictable plot.

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SJKFeb 12, 2010

I think a lot of these critics have very little understanding of this movie, it has nothing to do with Harry Potter just because the director did Harry Potter as well doesn't mean you can use that to compare it (seriously!). I thought I think a lot of these critics have very little understanding of this movie, it has nothing to do with Harry Potter just because the director did Harry Potter as well doesn't mean you can use that to compare it (seriously!). I thought this was a good movie, not much like the book (I've given up expecting that) but they did a good job, it kept my attention and was humorous and exciting. … Expand

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JeffCFeb 12, 2010

Some nice eye candy mixed into a poorly-rendered version of the book's story. Many major plot points from the book are ignored or flat-out wrong, making a sequel more difficult to imagine. The show-stealers are Uma Thurman (Medusa) and Some nice eye candy mixed into a poorly-rendered version of the book's story. Many major plot points from the book are ignored or flat-out wrong, making a sequel more difficult to imagine. The show-stealers are Uma Thurman (Medusa) and Brandon T. Jackson (Grover), while the leads (Logan Lerman as Percy and Alexandra Daddario as Annabeth) are wooden and the big names in the cast (Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, etc. etc.) are underutilized. Dialogue, gags, and music are frequently predictable TV-movie fare. As a film adaptation of a book, this was an excellent opportunity wasted.… Expand

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HaleyLFeb 12, 2010

Up above is a list of critic reviews. This morning, when I read them, I thought they were a bunch of morons that had never read Rick Riordan

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CRFeb 12, 2010

PERCY JACKSON REVIEW: I saw it a 6:45pm et and although it went a little fast at the beginning, overall it was great. SPOILER ALERT: You will see an awesome fight with the minotaurs, Mr. Brunner will say he has a real horses ass, a good PERCY JACKSON REVIEW: I saw it a 6:45pm et and although it went a little fast at the beginning, overall it was great. SPOILER ALERT: You will see an awesome fight with the minotaurs, Mr. Brunner will say he has a real horses ass, a good fight with Medusa the Hydrant and a really good and hilarious scene at the Lotus Casino, plus a high-paced action fight with Luke. So overall, it was great and I gave the movie a 10/10 for hilarious scenes along with high-paced action and characters that were more relatable than Harry Potter's or The Twilight Saga's. So this is a MUST-SEE movie. I recommend seeing it in it's 1st weekend and then maybe go back, IDK, maybe 2, 3, maybe 108 times? Possibly, but again it is a MUST-SEE movie.… Expand

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JamesKFeb 12, 2010

worst movie ever! Changed everything from the book except for the basic premise and characters and added a crapload of unfunny sexual innuendos! Don't even bother with this movie.

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KyleAFeb 12, 2010

Decent CG for the first movie in what will hopefully continues as a series, quite enjoyable for young teens and fans of the books.

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GregM.Feb 12, 2010

The Movie Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on the book by Rick Riordan, is a thrilling adventure of a young boy Percy, though not to much like the book, it deserves a light applause.

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