Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: February 12, 2010
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thepartyisonFeb 4, 2023
This is very mid as a person who really loves Percy Jackson with a passion.
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Kdog152Jan 19, 2023
The film for what it is is good, however, it is very inaccurate to the book it was based on.
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iCampoRamilDec 29, 2022
Fuera de los libros, que no he leído, y de que fílmicamente no sea una maravilla, a mi me ha gustado bastante ese tono adolescente mezclado con mitología griega (que me apasiona), es una película de aventuras y fantasía, para no pensarFuera de los libros, que no he leído, y de que fílmicamente no sea una maravilla, a mi me ha gustado bastante ese tono adolescente mezclado con mitología griega (que me apasiona), es una película de aventuras y fantasía, para no pensar demasiado y disfrutar mientras las ves.

· Cosas buenas: la parte mitológica me encanta, todo el universo griego y demás está muy chulo, como esa versión nueva de Perseo. El reparto, por cierto, es increíble, Thurman, Brosnan, Bean... Vaya locura de actorazos.
· Cosas malas: el final no me motiva demasiado, técnicamente no es lo que se diga una maravilla.
· Conclusión: lo dicho, una saga que yo creo que daba para más, pero se quedó estancada, supongo que hay mucho hate porque no se parece a los libros, tendré que echarles un ojo.… Expand
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DolphinReviewsJul 22, 2022
It’s a decent movie. There are some memorable moments. It’s alright but nothing groundbreaking.
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BriningmydogApr 28, 2022
People are saying the story of the books didn't stick with the movies, but the books can almost a decade before the movies. I loved the books, and this was personally the most disappointing experience ever. The movie completely ignored RickPeople are saying the story of the books didn't stick with the movies, but the books can almost a decade before the movies. I loved the books, and this was personally the most disappointing experience ever. The movie completely ignored Rick Riordan's masterpiece. Chris Columbus tried to make this like how he did to Harry Potter, but it doesn't work.
I love Harry Potter, I'm just saying that its not like Harry Potter. Anyways, the movie kinda sucks.… Expand
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TrilobietmanJan 28, 2022
Where do I begin? It's a great movie. But I do have my reservations about it. I have read all the books in the series. I thought the books were fantastic. It was like a second Harry Potter for me. So of course I decided to watch the movie.Where do I begin? It's a great movie. But I do have my reservations about it. I have read all the books in the series. I thought the books were fantastic. It was like a second Harry Potter for me. So of course I decided to watch the movie. And I have to say it was disappointing. Lots of heavy changes are brought to the story such as Percy decides to sneak out while he was normally given a quest. And then there are things that are left out, such as Clarrise who does have a reasonable role in the book and you also don't see the buildings of Camp Half-Blood. But of course there are also pluses! It was surprisingly well acted. And the fights were also very good. It was like watching a Greek-themed Mission Impossible movie. And it was also reminiscent of Marvel.

Conclusion: Do you like the book series and thrillers, but do you also dare to deviate from a Greek film, then this is definitely for you. As I said if you have read the books you will see that it often differs but it is still a great film!… Expand
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akshatmahajanNov 18, 2021
I watched this movie with least expectations and enjoyed it. I haven't read Percy Jackson novels so I can't tell if it was good adaptation or not but if you don't compare it with the novel, you will enjoy it. Movie is full of adventure,I watched this movie with least expectations and enjoyed it. I haven't read Percy Jackson novels so I can't tell if it was good adaptation or not but if you don't compare it with the novel, you will enjoy it. Movie is full of adventure, action and mysteries. The actors played their parts very well. Overall, it was a good watch and would recommend it to everyone.… Expand
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HeroicAge616Nov 1, 2021
The Lightning Thief throws out its subtle and humorous source material for a lackluster action script.
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TharanaOct 15, 2021
the best film I've ever seen so really need the next film tyton's curse please
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Kai82Sep 9, 2021
Actually an enjoyable movie with awesome moments even if it is a really poor adaptation that will anger fans of the novels. Lets start at the beginning. The Percy Jackson novels by author Rick Riordan are a series of really successful fantasyActually an enjoyable movie with awesome moments even if it is a really poor adaptation that will anger fans of the novels. Lets start at the beginning. The Percy Jackson novels by author Rick Riordan are a series of really successful fantasy adventure novels. The first series contains 5 books and this movie is the adaptation of the first book “The Lightning Thief”. To give you a perspective I read all the 5 books and found them really enjoyable, full of interesting ideas and likable characters. It transfers the Greek mythology to our modern world and the USA while being original, creative and enjoyable. When I heard that there will be a movie adaptation I was worried and excited at the same time. I was correct with both. Lets start with the positive things: It has an awesome cast of actors including a lot of big names, follows the main points of the book (Just the main points!), is visually impressive and I see that they put a lot of effort into the movie. On the negative side it slays a lot from the books including lore, characters and awesome scenes (Yes you read that right they took out awesome scenes from the book). Especially the amazing climax of the movie is a bit of a disappointment compared to the book. It is basically a re-imagination of the book by the producers in certain parts. While I respect the results as good movie especially if you have seen the sequel the unavoidable “The books are better” statement is true. I give you at the end a summary of the critical parts that are wrong or missing with a spoiler warning. Lets say if you did not read the books and do not know much about Greek mythology it is a great movie and if you know more about the books it is weaker. The story starts with the teenager Percy Jackson and his best friend Grover who is handicapped on a school trip to a museum where a Greek exhibition is show. There he is attack by a creature that demands he hands over the “Lightning Bolt”. This is a start to the adventure as Percy’s worldviews and wildest imaginations will be challenged. Like I already said the story captures the main parts of the books and works well. It is an entertaining movie and I liked it. However they changed so many things that I can see other going into an angry rant. While it was years ago that I read the books I still found a lot of changes, things that were left out or improvised. Lets say it is the rare case were they made at least an enjoyable movie out of a poor adaptation. The cast is superb with a lot of big names. I think all actors did a good job and this enhances the experience. The special and visual effects work really well. They are immersive and add a lot to the scenes. Also these aged well. Overall I repeat my statement that this is an enjoyable movie and a poor adaptation. Now like promised the missing or wrong stuff that I find frustrating with a “Spoiler warning”: Firstly Hades is not the Devil and the Greek underworld is not hell. Tartaros is the place of damnation in Greek mythology for the most evil beings while Hades is for everyone else with the Elysium for the good people while normal people neither suffer or enjoy this afterlife. The titular lightning bolt is not that weak like shown in the climax. It has the power of a giant nuclear warhead and can level even the biggest city with ease. If used for an attack like shown New York would be gone and I mean the state not only the city. No one would even dare to use it. The final battle of the book was against Ares the Greek god of war. Yes you read that correctly. Ares was tricked and the final boss of book one. They could have had a battle against the Furies and a Chimera but we got the Hydra instead which was not part of the book. The reveal of the titular “Lightning Thief” in the books came after the climax and hit hard as we did not expect this and the reason for this were much better. Percy’s fathers identity was a secret until later on. There was no rule that the gods could not see or live with their half human children and human love interest. They could do as they want and some did not care while others seem to be bound to their nature. A theme is that the gods are restricted to their roles / nature. Also all the main characters are much younger. I almost forgot they do not set up the big bad guy of the series in this movie which is a misstep. The camp is actually lead by Dionysus the Greek god of wine. It is actually a punishment and he is not allowed to drink wine. A running gag is that each time he tries the wine is transformed to something else (Diet Pepsi if I remember that correctly) and the other that he always get Percy’s name wrong like Peter or Perry. There is more but it gets too long so I stop here.… Expand
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iamcathalJan 19, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie...dear god what happened.

Chris Columbus turned the simple, short, and introductory plotline into a movie that is rejected by both the fandom and Rick Riordan himself. Scenes were altered and changes made that made the movie stray so far from the books, even by typical book-to-movie adaptation standards. It seemed to be a **** ****

Pros: There are good visual effects in the movie, that do leave you with a "wow" moment every once in a while.
The casino scene, which despite possibly being overtly sexual, was the best part of the entire movie. It was a shame that Disney+ removed it for their version.

Cons:
The movie strayed away from most of the books, and this was an issue that started in this movie and made the future movies even worse. From the small things like using an iPhone to get close to Medusa because of it's shiny back (which was a good move, but demigods aren't supposed to have phones. Plus, the book did not have a phone), to major things like Annabeth's hair being brown instead of blonde.

Overall, the film has redeeming qualities (unlike its successor), and for people who haven't read the books, it was decent. I recommend reading the books first, and only watching his if you want the picture of PJO in your head shattered into a million tiny fragments, because that what it did for the PJO fandom. 3/10… Expand
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Experiment626Dec 26, 2020
The movie was good enough to get me to read the books. I wish they would have stayed closer to the books. Aging the kids was a mistake. An okay movie, but for this series I recommend sticking to the books.
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fartquadOct 10, 2020
this movie sucks so much and its english sucks and i hate it and it sucks like annable is ugly but she is suppised to be hot and then she likes percy jackson and then percy goes to half blood camp and then he is roman not greek myth and thenthis movie sucks so much and its english sucks and i hate it and it sucks like annable is ugly but she is suppised to be hot and then she likes percy jackson and then percy goes to half blood camp and then he is roman not greek myth and then he gets birthed by poseidon and then posideon kills percys chance of enjoying life by leaving him also i like percy in the first book but in movie he doesn't play with colour block rubiks and cube and poopy and this is on disney and he poops rip percy jackson he died in the movie and then he went to fight lucus from lucus and marcus on youtube and then he win and then gives bolt to the big dude jesus and annable is horny and grover is attracted to percys mom and he is fat and then he has horns and he farts and i fart the end… Expand
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movielover28Jul 12, 2020
This is a pretty dang bad movie. After loving the books this movie was just a huge letdown. I think a four out of ten is extremely generous for this movie.
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JPKDec 7, 2019
Not A Bad Adaptation
Maybe it’s nostalgia from when I saw it in class in 7th grade, But this film was a decent adaptation of the book.
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TyranianOct 11, 2019
Has a few decent moments but is overwhelmingly average in almost every way.
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winick718Jul 21, 2018
Forced to watch first PercyJackson movie last night. Never seen a film in which everyone, director to star to extras, seemed to be on total and complete autopilot. Maybe it was source material, but did Chris Columbus and Potter team reallyForced to watch first PercyJackson movie last night. Never seen a film in which everyone, director to star to extras, seemed to be on total and complete autopilot. Maybe it was source material, but did Chris Columbus and Potter team really think lightning would strike twice?… Expand
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MikuReviewsMay 1, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This will probably be the hardest film review for me... I love the Percy Jackson book series. I think it's probably the best that Rick Riordan (Uncle Rick) has ever made. So... to celebrate the release of The Burning Maze today, I'm reviewing this godawful film. Yaaaaaaaay...

Let's start with the obvious - how loyal is it to the Lightning Thief book?
The answer - I think they just chucked the source material out altogether.
To explain what I mean, allow me to point out the following:
Why is Annabeth's hair brown?
Where is the Ares encounter?
Why are they going round America collecting the beads?
Why wasn't Percy on Annabeth's team in Capture the Flag?
Why is everything so vague?
WHY?!
Dear Gods, movie, where did it all go wrong? Who was in charge? Did you even read the source material?
Also am I the only one who complained about not seeing the scene with Dionysus and Chiron playing cards at the table? I would have loved that.

Speaking of the characters, a good chunk of them are missing. Some of them carried a main role in the story, and yet they're completely missing from the books. I don't get why this was done. It's ridiculous.
And as for the characters that DO appear, they're nothing like in the books. Nothing at all. Did everyone working on this just turn away what Rick had to say?
Granted, some acting performances are quite good. I actually liked Rosario Dawsom as Persephone, and Steve Coogan was a stellar Hades. But from the main cast (Logan Lerman as Percy, Alexandra Daddario as Annabeth, and Jake Abel as Luke), those performances ranged from mediocre to terrible. They just sounded bland, like they were thinking "You're doing this for the money, you're doing this for the money, you're doing this for the money." How does this film expect us to pay attention and investment when even the casting actors sound like they were forced into doing this?

In short, this film is NOT worth your time. Fans of the Percy Jackson series will simply tell you to stick with the books. The books are far superior in every shape, way, and form. And I agree with them. Just read the books, and picture it for yourself in your head. F*ck. This. Movie.… Expand
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Max_SpideyApr 23, 2018
[PT-BR] Eu assisti esse filme antes de ler o livro,tinha achado interessante,mas um tempo depois que eu li o livro,eu vi o quão errado era o filme.
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Cassiopeia13PJOOct 8, 2017
I am one of the biggest Percy Jackson fans to exist, but these movies changed basically everything that made the books amazing. (I do love Logan Lerman though, so don't hate me completely.)
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MonkiReviewsJun 22, 2017
I don't know much about Percy Jackson, so I don't know the original story. The story needed work, and didn't feel finished. The acting wasn't that great, but not bad. It isn't worth a watch.
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haileyoliveiraMay 13, 2017
Terrible movie. Definite waste of adaptation rights and Logan Lerman. The books all top this easily. This movie is only worse than its sequel. Hope Uncle Rick takes back the rights and Percy gets a good adaptation, maybe with the CW.
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Meth-dudeApr 18, 2017
It was predictable, safe, cliché, some of the special effects weren't particularly good and most of the attempts at being funny fell flat and the movie felt a little rushed, but it was still enjoyable. The acting was generally good, the movieIt was predictable, safe, cliché, some of the special effects weren't particularly good and most of the attempts at being funny fell flat and the movie felt a little rushed, but it was still enjoyable. The acting was generally good, the movie was entertaining and interesting and it wasn't too long. It's not the greatest fantasy movie for kids, but it's not that bad either.… Expand
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reviewfrom19842Jan 6, 2017
Chris Columbus has been going downhill and has been making some pretty bad movies lately. Percy Jackson is poorly written with mediocre acting. Sadly I think the book is not much better.
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FreedomFightersNov 23, 2016
I know what you're thinking when you see the poster and the previews for this film: "Harry Potter" ripoff. Doesn't help much that the film is directed by Chris Columbus, who directed the first two "Harry Potter" films (which were both great.I know what you're thinking when you see the poster and the previews for this film: "Harry Potter" ripoff. Doesn't help much that the film is directed by Chris Columbus, who directed the first two "Harry Potter" films (which were both great. For those that want my thoughts, I'm probably only gonna review the "Deathly Hallows" films, since those are the ones I remember the clearest. Sorry). Even despite the obvious connections to the Wizarding World, "The Lightning Thief" is a film that works overall: it's visually amazing, it's fun to watch, it's exciting, and it's considerably well-acted overall. It's not the best thing you'll ever watch, and fans of the book won't be too pleased by how much different it is from the book, but all in all, if you know what you're getting into, "The Lightning Thief" is an overall entertaining film that's worth a good watch.… Expand
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diogomendesMay 31, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How f*cking stupid. If I hadn't been obligated and forced to see this POS in my classroom, I might have turned it off the second Percy started fighting a Gargoyle-like creature and his longtime friend all the sudden gained donkey legs. -__-

Makes no sense and I don't care. 1/10… Expand
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YellowKirbyMar 11, 2016
Before I get started with the review, I just want to say I really, really, really like the books. But the movie? Pfft, where do I begin? It has terribly wooden acting, ignores its source material, has terrible usage of terrible CGI, andBefore I get started with the review, I just want to say I really, really, really like the books. But the movie? Pfft, where do I begin? It has terribly wooden acting, ignores its source material, has terrible usage of terrible CGI, and almost ruins Percy Jackson. It is a complete and utter disgrace of a film, and should never have been made.… Expand
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gameguardian21Feb 10, 2016
If you have read the book, you probably dont like this movie. If you haven't, you might enjoy the movie, just like I did. I dont get why it is hated. The characters are great, the story is what the book is about, and the cgi is great. TheIf you have read the book, you probably dont like this movie. If you haven't, you might enjoy the movie, just like I did. I dont get why it is hated. The characters are great, the story is what the book is about, and the cgi is great. The movie does not have to be exactly like the book.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 26, 2016
"This movie doesn't deserve to exist."

Geez, now I should've used that phrase on that latest low score I gave a 0 in.... except make it better. It seems like a Harry Potter knockoff though.
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Jollyjoe1000Dec 11, 2015
what is the problem with this movie I found it enjoyable, so why is it that everyone else dose not like this movie. I was action pact and intense what else should you expect.
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BlinkanddeadOct 30, 2015
Whatever people and all fandom say, it was a good movie just fans exaggerated and complained. Better than Hunger Games and Cathing Fire. Stupid fans, all they doing is denigrate movie and say "Harry Potter wans't like that."
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DanBurritoOct 11, 2015
Well, I enjoyed it but it was totally different from the books on a lot of levels. The main characters are supposed to be 12 (granted, Grover only looks 12 when in fact he's 34 or something but you get what I mean), Grover is supposed to beWell, I enjoyed it but it was totally different from the books on a lot of levels. The main characters are supposed to be 12 (granted, Grover only looks 12 when in fact he's 34 or something but you get what I mean), Grover is supposed to be shy and a bunch of others. But it had charms... Grover, although far from the goofy, shy character we know and love is still the best character and some of the changes worked better for the screen. Still though-the second one was much better.… Expand
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morganstephens5Aug 11, 2015
As a standalone, it works perfectly fine. No harm done that way if you look at it in this direction. The actor for Percy did a good job, the effects were alright and all that. But compare it to the book and that is were it fails. So hard.As a standalone, it works perfectly fine. No harm done that way if you look at it in this direction. The actor for Percy did a good job, the effects were alright and all that. But compare it to the book and that is were it fails. So hard. Outside a moderately accurate first ten to fifteen minutes, most of the film is completely made up and has nothing to do with the books. Not only that but the casting choices weren't that great either. The actress for Annabeth wasn't blond. Which she was blonde in the book. I have very mixed feelings about this movie as a whole. For many reasons beyond what I said here. The acting was good. I will give it that. But the adaptation part is just when I can't do it. But it is possibly the only Lighting Thief adaptation we will get. So let's deal with it.… Expand
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SkyrimGuy935Jan 17, 2015
Filled to the brim with cheesy effects, juvenile attempts at humor, an incoherent plot, and far too many deviations from the source material ruin what could have been a fantastic start to a franchise. The Lightning Thief is forgettable toFilled to the brim with cheesy effects, juvenile attempts at humor, an incoherent plot, and far too many deviations from the source material ruin what could have been a fantastic start to a franchise. The Lightning Thief is forgettable to general audiences, but fans of the books will likely be disgusted.… Expand
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UnderagedReviewDec 22, 2014
I have read all the books in the percy jackson series. This is an awful halfdone piece of **** This movie is not worth it. It doesnt follow the book at the right places. Their business plan must have been: 1. buy license 2. read fanart 3.I have read all the books in the percy jackson series. This is an awful halfdone piece of **** This movie is not worth it. It doesnt follow the book at the right places. Their business plan must have been: 1. buy license 2. read fanart 3. telll everyone they read the book 4. grab cash 5. bad sequal… Expand
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vikesh2206Nov 10, 2014
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief completely strays away from it's source material and replaces it with a very clumsy plot. It is also plagued with poor acting even if the movie is enjoyable and has the right feel of the book series.
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RemJun 2, 2014
This film just oozes suck, there has been no other than film that blatantly makes Twilight look half decent. All the performances were half assed, and the logic in the movie is dumb. And that's unforgivable.
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coldmix3Jun 2, 2014
Right from the start of the movie it strays from the book. It follows the book very loosely. The book is way better. There was so much potential for a great movie and this film fell short. I wouldn't waste your time if you are the type ofRight from the start of the movie it strays from the book. It follows the book very loosely. The book is way better. There was so much potential for a great movie and this film fell short. I wouldn't waste your time if you are the type of person who likes the movies to stay true to the books.… Expand
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KaleBishopApr 25, 2014
My friend told me that I shouldn't compare this to a book because they are both different but if only it were differently titled I would've believed the story was different.
Before I watched the movie all I know is that Percy Jackson is theMy friend told me that I shouldn't compare this to a book because they are both different but if only it were differently titled I would've believed the story was different.
Before I watched the movie all I know is that Percy Jackson is the son of Poseidon. That's pretty much it. I didn't read the book yet... but once I did I found out that this book is completely different from the movie. I felt that whoever directed this movie was clearly stealing, pardon my french, the name of the book and changing the story almost entirely. But even before I read the book this movie wasn't really that thrilling to begin with. It's all flashy animations and the characters aren't even at their full performance. The plot really deserves a big box of corn because how it was executed was terrible.
Overall, movie does not deserve the name of Rick Riordan's book because of it's terrible execution of acting, scripting and independence from the book.… Expand
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BartoApr 20, 2014
This movie is just terrible. Even if you don't consider the book, this is a dumb hero story that insults the viewer's intelligence. Event the famous actors performances are poor - but this is just because the plot and the dialogs areThis movie is just terrible. Even if you don't consider the book, this is a dumb hero story that insults the viewer's intelligence. Event the famous actors performances are poor - but this is just because the plot and the dialogs are incredibly poor.
Now if you take the book into account, things get much worse. Not only they have changed the plot, they took pieces of action parts and glued them together (not before also changing them). The personality of the characters are completely different from the book.
So basically, they took the name of the series, the names of the characters and some of the book background (Greek Gods exist and still have children with humans) and then made something that has absolutely nothing to do with it. The result is embarrassing.… Expand
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PJAXMOVIESUCKMar 19, 2014
Do you know who never went to school? Whoever directed this movie. It sucks. Balls. They have no idea that a movie is supposed to at least follow the plot line more than 5% of the time. Who would have such a large brain tumor, be soDo you know who never went to school? Whoever directed this movie. It sucks. Balls. They have no idea that a movie is supposed to at least follow the plot line more than 5% of the time. Who would have such a large brain tumor, be so ridiculously, utterly retarded, have absolutely no intellect, and zero common sense? I feel sorry for them because they must be treated with condescension and pity by their "friends" which they earned by the money they illegitimately earned from unsuspecting fans of a book who wanted to see the movie. Seriously, NO ONE who has read the book would even remotely consider it above a -10/10. The only reason that I gave it a zero was that there was no lower option.… Expand
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10987654321Mar 19, 2014
It was so bad, I went to the premier, barfed, and cried at the same time. Why Chris Columbus? You have killed us all with your horrible movie. It has so many differences from the book. It needs to follow the book you nerd. It sucked.
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lukechristianscMar 13, 2014
so far i read lighting theif book which is terrible . i percy jackson : saw sea of monsters movie which 100 % lot better then this movie . there's no good thing that happens in this film . it is a okay film but sea of monsters was better
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TheSilentOneMar 12, 2014
what is this **** i am a huge fan of the books, and me and my brother used to fantasize about a movie that would be really awesome and it ruined my life. when i watched this movie, i was the most pumped i have ever been in my entire life. andwhat is this **** i am a huge fan of the books, and me and my brother used to fantasize about a movie that would be really awesome and it ruined my life. when i watched this movie, i was the most pumped i have ever been in my entire life. and then: What have i just witnessed, the death of my life? Probably. It's like you are a Percy Jackson pirate, and you find two chests, one is the movie, one is the book. You open the book chest and they're are diamonds and rubies, heaps of gold. Then you open the movie chest hoping to be even richer? and you find the chest full of **** and with a single piece of rough amber worth twenty dollars. I felt like the director didnt even read the book and here is why:
1. Where is Clarisse?
2. Where is Ares?
3. (not racist) why is Grover black?
4. They were given the pearls
5. They dont even go through the Underworld, they just ride Charon's ferry to Hades' fortress.
6. Annabeth is blond
7. All the characters are about twelve in the book, in the movie they are about sixteen.
8. The Lotus Hotel did not show make them high, it made them not want to leave.
9. Camp Half Blood is not in a forest, it is in a valley. The cabins are in a U shape and there isn't people fighting with swords all the time. It isn't a military camp, its a place fir Half-Bloods to live safely.
10. Percy stays at the river in capture the flag, he goes nowhere. Luke gets the flag and brings it across the lake.

I only want to list ten because this movie frustrated me a lot. i will never watch this again and i do not recommend it to you. Now the reason i rate this as one is because it would be a pretty good movie all on its own, that is not to say that i like it at all.… Expand
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MovieGuysMar 9, 2014
The book isn't a bad read, but the movie falls way short of it. It's horribly plotted, horribly acted, and offers little redemption of any kind in the end.
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OfficialMar 8, 2014
I haven't read any of the Percy Jackson books, and I'm gonna say that this first film was a big disappointment. Yeah, I think I'm gonna stick with "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings".
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junkdog8Jan 21, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. being a great lover of the books i can honestly say that watching this movie made me wish that i never started it. from the very first scene to the very last nothing but the extreme simplification of the story was there. there understanding of the story in the book seemed to be the lightning bolt was stolen you have to get it back. that was pretty much the only thing that they took from the book. the one thing that i just can't get over is the complete removal of ares from the story... i mean that is both integral to that story and to the entire rest of the series. it is beyond my understanding why the people who write these books don't understand what is necessary to keep the story intact. not to mention the whole unnecessary side quest to get the pearls. the fact is there was no legitimate reason for the careless disregard for a perfectly excellent story. overall i would advise that you not watch this atrocious piece of trash… Expand
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cbeers2513Dec 27, 2013
I really want to like Percy Jackson. I really do. But not only is nothing that I enjoyed in the books in the movie, the film also is an embarrassment to the literary saga. The complex characters I remember have been replaced by bland, denseI really want to like Percy Jackson. I really do. But not only is nothing that I enjoyed in the books in the movie, the film also is an embarrassment to the literary saga. The complex characters I remember have been replaced by bland, dense fantasy archetypes. The acting, especially Lerman as the lead, is awful. Every character has been dumbed down and even Grover, who served as a major emotional support and friend to Percy, has been transformed into a typical comic relief who sprays one-liners and pop culture references without any thought or effort. Even the action sequences are marred by miserable CGI and the sheer lack of drama accompanying them. For a clear Harry Potter clone, it forgets to copy the drama and suspense that made the later Potter films so engaging. Instead, the viewer feels no concern for the characters as they are thrust into "perilous" situations. In the end, Percy Jackson feels wrong. Every scene, character dialogue, and CGI backdrop is a disgrace to the books that got teenage readers addicted to the fantasy genre and Greek mythology. It's just another child-pleasing action flick instead of an adaptation that fully conveys the ingenuity of its source material.

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eagleeyevikingDec 17, 2013
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief completely strays away from it's source material and replaces it with a very clumsy plot. It is also plagued with poor acting even if the movie is enjoyable and has the right feel of the book series.
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cag11Nov 24, 2013
I know movies adapted from books aren't usually going to meet expectations for some, but this was just ridiculous. It skipped out on so many things that made the book good. The acting wasn't all that great, which I have endured over theI know movies adapted from books aren't usually going to meet expectations for some, but this was just ridiculous. It skipped out on so many things that made the book good. The acting wasn't all that great, which I have endured over the course of years. It had no character development, and overall, a terrible movie.… Expand
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MadCiticNov 13, 2013
this movie does not do the source material any justice i can't believe the director of harry potter did this travesty they gutted the book removing all the good stuff and replaced it with generic boring i would list all the things wrong withthis movie does not do the source material any justice i can't believe the director of harry potter did this travesty they gutted the book removing all the good stuff and replaced it with generic boring i would list all the things wrong with it but that would take to long the only things they really keep over from the book are the names, the bare bones basic plot of the story and that's it, a utter let down to any fan of the books as a stand alone movie it fairs better but not by much… Expand
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IKAEsAug 28, 2013
Good book, good film. It has some fails but the story and the effects are interesting. Really recomended for people that enjoy with mithology. Rick Riordan is a great writer, I recomend 100% to read his books.
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jeff_reviewsAug 14, 2013
Definitely not as true to the high and mighty spirits of its books, unlike those such as the "Harry Potter" film series, but despite this, the film has the loving nature from its characters, specifically Percy and Annabeth. Though the storyDefinitely not as true to the high and mighty spirits of its books, unlike those such as the "Harry Potter" film series, but despite this, the film has the loving nature from its characters, specifically Percy and Annabeth. Though the story has the obvious CG effects that feel fake to audiences, it still leaves a somewhat enjoyable aftereffect and will leave most audiences satisfied. Though definitely not as well crafted as the books or other film adaptations already out there, "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Lightning Thief" works with its undeniably charming cast and the jam packed action scenes that both the books and this film were able to accomplish.… Expand
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johannationAug 7, 2013
I read all the books, and this movie is somewhat of a disgrace to the book. If you are going to make a movie from a story that came from a book, at least make it like the book. The only thing that was right was the Locust Hotel, and thatI read all the books, and this movie is somewhat of a disgrace to the book. If you are going to make a movie from a story that came from a book, at least make it like the book. The only thing that was right was the Locust Hotel, and that scene wasn't that great. Terrible acting. It could be a fan made film, with some extra CGI.… Expand
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LadyFantasy19Aug 7, 2013
Since I'm a big fan of the book series, I was totally excited. But after a few minutes I couldn't believe it. They destroyed the fantastic world of Percy Jackson and Camp Half-Blood. Independent of the book, the storyline was ok... The actorsSince I'm a big fan of the book series, I was totally excited. But after a few minutes I couldn't believe it. They destroyed the fantastic world of Percy Jackson and Camp Half-Blood. Independent of the book, the storyline was ok... The actors are ok... Action ok... But it just broke my heart when I saw the movie. If you love the books DON'T watch the movie! To sum up the movie was worse than ok.… Expand
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SoylentHolgerAug 3, 2013
Nice CGI effects. Begins promising but misses all potential of being a good movie faster than someone can say Poseidon. Absolutely foreseeable plot. Did I already mention the CGI? Yes? That is all to say about it. If nothing else is on tv orNice CGI effects. Begins promising but misses all potential of being a good movie faster than someone can say Poseidon. Absolutely foreseeable plot. Did I already mention the CGI? Yes? That is all to say about it. If nothing else is on tv or no other movie available, okay, see it, but otherwise a waste of time.… Expand
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JmsbppJul 9, 2013
el ladrón del rayo mantiene poco contenido bueno, es algo básico a lo cual destaco pocas cosas importantes............................................
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BrunoADJun 22, 2013
Percy Jackson is a fun family film but with little content.

A fantastic book with a good movie, Percy Jackson is not the new Harry Potter will not be the new fantastic series acclaimed by the public! The movie is good with finePercy Jackson is a fun family film but with little content.

A fantastic book with a good movie, Percy Jackson is not the new Harry Potter will not be the new fantastic series acclaimed by the public! The movie is good with fine performances, cool effects, but with a much lower content of the book, to take that many characters? To change to the script? For what? A film that deserves a 70 just for being fun.… Expand
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survivorfan989Jun 5, 2013
I really enjoyed this second time around just as much as when I watched it the first time, and I can't help but still see the Harry Potter similarities and while it will never compare to that series it's still a great film. Lerman leads theI really enjoyed this second time around just as much as when I watched it the first time, and I can't help but still see the Harry Potter similarities and while it will never compare to that series it's still a great film. Lerman leads the way as Percy who is accused of stealing a lightning bolt. Its a little corny but definitely in a way that really works. The young cast definitely overshadows the older ones who make short appearances, but overall a solid film and I look forward to the sequel!… Expand
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savagejoe444May 28, 2013
For me, this movie is a "meh". They sort of changed the story the book had and gave it something else it isn't. My suggestion about this, read the the book instead, but you don't have to "not" see this movie. Its not that bad, but just wishFor me, this movie is a "meh". They sort of changed the story the book had and gave it something else it isn't. My suggestion about this, read the the book instead, but you don't have to "not" see this movie. Its not that bad, but just wish they sticked with original story.… Expand
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PlaystationguyMar 29, 2013
The story of the game follows the same exact plot as the book, so everything is still intact. The story is a well written story with believable voice acting and characters. I really liked the characters. They're full of personality andThe story of the game follows the same exact plot as the book, so everything is still intact. The story is a well written story with believable voice acting and characters. I really liked the characters. They're full of personality and hilarious. The special effects are some of the best I've ever seen in a movie. The movie tells the story from beginning to end well. The movie is a bit of a surprise. This is one of the best movies based on books I've ever seen. I hope to see more from this in the future… Expand
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MarkMusicMar 21, 2013
Im a fan of the book series and now the movie (The only book I'd read is Percy Jackson (Not Harry Potter, Not Narnia, Not Twilight) only Percy Jackson). I for one though the acting, effects, and everything was better then Harry Potter,Im a fan of the book series and now the movie (The only book I'd read is Percy Jackson (Not Harry Potter, Not Narnia, Not Twilight) only Percy Jackson). I for one though the acting, effects, and everything was better then Harry Potter, Twilight, Narnia, Hunger Games. I liked Logan Lerman from his old TV show. However I do believe they took a little too much things out the movie I still liked it way more then all those other movies. I also like Narnia's series better then Harry Potters. Watch it.… Expand
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BlatantInnuendoJan 6, 2013
This seems like a missed opportunity. I absolutely love the books and have read every one of them multiple times. The movie seemed to take the book, ignore some important points, and basically made the movie unappealing at best The mainThis seems like a missed opportunity. I absolutely love the books and have read every one of them multiple times. The movie seemed to take the book, ignore some important points, and basically made the movie unappealing at best The main characters are wooden, and what they did to the story line is unforgivable. This could have been the perfect movie but the directors managed to turn it into something that no one wants to remember.… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 12, 2012
Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter films so gracefully, has slipped bellow the bar here, draining all excitement and motivation from this mythological romp.
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aaronpaul121May 22, 2012
This movie has good and bad moments, mostly bad moments, that's why I gave a 4. I agree with other users with the cheesy acting of the characters. Cheesy acting really makes me turn off and sometimes it makes me don't watch the rest of theThis movie has good and bad moments, mostly bad moments, that's why I gave a 4. I agree with other users with the cheesy acting of the characters. Cheesy acting really makes me turn off and sometimes it makes me don't watch the rest of the movie. It also has that immature element on the plot, which makes the movie childish than "adult-ish". But on the other hand, it does have nice special effects which lift the movie a little bit. But sadly, it is not enough to make the movie worthy to be called " as good as" the original book.… Expand
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unliunliunliApr 20, 2012
I read all five books of Percy Jackson & The Olympians. I must say it was a good collaboration of Greek mythology and modern events. I like the story as well as the characters. However, the movie was quite disappointing. I wasn't expectingI read all five books of Percy Jackson & The Olympians. I must say it was a good collaboration of Greek mythology and modern events. I like the story as well as the characters. However, the movie was quite disappointing. I wasn't expecting anything in the movie but I was disappointed how the story changed. After reading the book, I was excited to see how the cabins would look like, the fight b/w Clarisse and Percy in bathroom, how Iris-messaging worked and a lot more things I would like to see. But the movie didn't even show it.
On the lighter note, the actors were great. I liked Grover (Brandon T. Jackson) and Persephone (Rosario Dawson). I loved the view of Underworld and the Olympus. I could imagine how it will look like during the Titan war.
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Jboy2468Apr 9, 2012
A mediocre book series has been turned into a movie that is "fair enough". The actors don't resemble the characters at all, Percy is 5 years older than he is supposed to be, and the plot just doesn't fit with the series. Surprisingly, theA mediocre book series has been turned into a movie that is "fair enough". The actors don't resemble the characters at all, Percy is 5 years older than he is supposed to be, and the plot just doesn't fit with the series. Surprisingly, the movie is actually pretty good as a stand-alone. If you pretend the book series doesn't exist, this movie is one you'll enjoy.… Expand
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ZilcellApr 1, 2012
This isn't exactly a great start for the movie series, but it is generally good. The story is okay, but it seems like there are a lot of plot holes within it. The special effects are okay.
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HalfwelshmanMar 25, 2012
Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief is, for the most part, good family entertainment. It's pretty visually spectacular, and features some clever and funny deconstructions of Greek mythology. The film features a cast of young-and-upcomingPercy Jackson & The Lightning Thief is, for the most part, good family entertainment. It's pretty visually spectacular, and features some clever and funny deconstructions of Greek mythology. The film features a cast of young-and-upcoming actors Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario and Jake Abel as the half-human children of Olympian Gods, the ever-entertaining Brandon T. Jackson as a satyr guardian and a multi-national mix of film and TV veterans playing Gods, monsters and mortals, including Sean Bean, Kevin McKidd, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Catherine Keener and Joe Pantoliano. With such a wide-ranging cast, the quality of the performances is also rather inconsistent. The youngsters Lerman, Daddario, and particularly Abel and Jackson do their jobs admirably, and keep the story grounded and human in a highschool-drama sort of way (despite the fact it deals with myths, monsters and deities). Thurman makes a effectively creepy and fun Medusa and McKidd, Keener and Pantoliano are serviceable but under-used as Percy's God-dad Poseidon, his caring mother and slimy step-dad respectively. Concerning the rest of the acting "talent" the filmmakers have brought in, things are a little less solid - Bean coasts as Zeus, Coogan appears to be reprising one of his less successful, and less funny comic TV creations as Hades and Pierce Brosnan's performance as centaur trainer Chiron is over-acted and bordering on parody. The film's story is diverting, and has some creative and eye-popping set-pieces, but it won't stay in your memory for long. It's never boring, but never quite glues you to the screen either. In comparison with director Chris Columbus' other work, it's probably better than the first two Harry Potter films, but never reaches the heights of his two Home Alone films, at least in terms of pure entertainment. It has moments of beauty, moments of humour, moments of genuine drama, but not quite enough of any of them. In short, it's slightly better than average. Though it won't blow you away, Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief makes for an ideal Saturday afternoon film, with a few good thrills and a cosy family-friendly moral to the whole thing. As with Harry Potter, the series needs a more talented director like Alfonso Cuaron to take the reigns in order to break free from mediocrity.… Expand
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FlutterPie93Mar 24, 2012
This movie is NOTHING like the book. The story has been completely changed - Grover has been changed from a funny, awkward, and lovable character to an annoying, unfunny, Jar Jar Binks-like "comic relief" character; Annabeth has been changedThis movie is NOTHING like the book. The story has been completely changed - Grover has been changed from a funny, awkward, and lovable character to an annoying, unfunny, Jar Jar Binks-like "comic relief" character; Annabeth has been changed from a kind yet strong girl to an obnoxious, generic character; Hades has become the main villain rather than Ares; and there is no comradery or connection between the characters... at all. The movie tries too hard to be funny, but the jokes are forced, unnecessary predictable, and all around unfunny. The book, on the other hand, is hilarious. On the technical side, the special effects are... not bad, but not very good either. But enough pointing out the movies nagging flaws. On the positive side, it has some pretty entertaining moments (Minotaur and Medusa, anyone?) and the acting was decent. All in all, though, I give this movie a 5/10. As far as movies go, it's watchable and I'm sure people who haven't read the book will enjoy it. However, if you HAVE read the book, this movie rent-worthy at best.… Expand
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mybestfirned789Mar 24, 2012
I just LOVE this movie and I really learned alot in this movie and I just really hope that they make another one (I really really want them to make another one!)
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AquophisFeb 27, 2012
They didn't make the Percy movie the way they should have, but it still tells a good, entertaining enough story all its own. Definitely not Chris Columbus's best. If you want to see his triumphs, look for the first two Harry Potter films.
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Chief98Feb 18, 2012
I was observing a 7th grade English class this quarter and they were reading The Lightening Thief and I decided to read it with them. I loved the book and read the entire series quickly. However, I am glad that they are not planning onI was observing a 7th grade English class this quarter and they were reading The Lightening Thief and I decided to read it with them. I loved the book and read the entire series quickly. However, I am glad that they are not planning on watching the move as a class because it is an abomination. Changing the storyline that far and entirely removing important characters makes this a serious disappointment.… Expand
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heyitsmegrif4Jan 2, 2012
It has great, charming and witty performances from its leads, backed up by its solid supporting cast and has cool special effects, but it doesn't follow the book which makes it look cliche and silly. I give this movie 29%.
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YoshipieDec 4, 2011
Beautiful animation and scenery with decent acting. It should be a great family movie. However, I found that it was quite different from the book and it slightly resembles Harry Potter. But it is still quite a good movie to watch and burnBeautiful animation and scenery with decent acting. It should be a great family movie. However, I found that it was quite different from the book and it slightly resembles Harry Potter. But it is still quite a good movie to watch and burn some time with.… Expand
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eagleNov 18, 2011
I am a big fan of the Percy Jackson series. But what I found is that the movie isn't as interesting and as good as the books. Movies should give more fast pacing story plot and visual than books do. But I found the books are actually betterI am a big fan of the Percy Jackson series. But what I found is that the movie isn't as interesting and as good as the books. Movies should give more fast pacing story plot and visual than books do. But I found the books are actually better than the movie.… Expand
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vini1904Nov 1, 2011
With a terrible pace, unconvincing actors, Percy Jackson brings us one of the worst adaptations of a book purchases big screen, read the book who really can tell how bad the movie is.
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jillmacintyreOct 27, 2011
Logan Lerman along with the ensemble cast had an amazing movie. Dissapointed that the movie didn't follow the book well, but the movie was GREAT regardless. Logan is simply an amazing actor, and portrayed Percy perfectly. One of my favoriteLogan Lerman along with the ensemble cast had an amazing movie. Dissapointed that the movie didn't follow the book well, but the movie was GREAT regardless. Logan is simply an amazing actor, and portrayed Percy perfectly. One of my favorite movies of all time without a doubt.… Expand
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SachiOct 18, 2011
The movie is okay, the movie does not follow the book at all either. If you think the movie was good, go read the book and then tell me otherwise. The movie should have stuck to the plot of the book, yes the movie plot was decent but theThe movie is okay, the movie does not follow the book at all either. If you think the movie was good, go read the book and then tell me otherwise. The movie should have stuck to the plot of the book, yes the movie plot was decent but the book's plot is much much better, Percy Jackson is explored much more in the books while the movies only give him a shallow approach. The movie fails to address some VERY IMPORTANT aspects of not only the first Percy Jackson book but of the entire series. I give the acting and special effects credit, they were pretty good but the plot is just not up to par. Maybe if the movie followed the book the score would be higher but it doesn't. The writer of the books Rick Riordan must be shaking his head in dissagreement thinking "God, they really butchered my story". Overall, The movie is a dissapointment for fans of the books and if you haven't read the books the plot might seem good to you but those of us that read the books know that this movie does not follow the books and is NOTHING compared to the books. My suggestion: Those who haven't read the book looking for an entertainment fix should watch but those that have read the story don't watch it because you will be pretty upset over it. There are certain books adapted into movies that are mindblowing (like The Godfather) but then there are movies like this that only share the name and nothing else.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Sep 22, 2011
Cheesy and childish at its best, but hey. It still helps you memorize all those Greek gods and myth.
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Potter17Sep 17, 2011
Let me start by saying that: Chris Columbus ruined what could be a great movie. Although the first two Harry Potter (both directed by him) were excessively long, they were pretty good films, so I was very excited about this version of PercyLet me start by saying that: Chris Columbus ruined what could be a great movie. Although the first two Harry Potter (both directed by him) were excessively long, they were pretty good films, so I was very excited about this version of Percy Jackson. Well, the running time was shorter that I expected but on Columbus's hands the storyline was childish and the main characters were shallow. But the worst thing about this film is the adaptation. Percy becomes stupid. Annabeth who is a brave and intelligent friend of Percy, becomes arrogant and snobbish. And Grover is used as comic relief. I think for other people who haven't read the book, the film will be ok. But for me, only the visual effects and main actors saved this film from a total disaster.… Expand
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MoviebuffreviewJun 22, 2011
The Lightning Thief isn't bad. It has decent effects, okay performances, and can be fun for people who haven't read the book. But people who have read it might get a few thrills, but ultimately will be frustrated by the unfaithful adaptationThe Lightning Thief isn't bad. It has decent effects, okay performances, and can be fun for people who haven't read the book. But people who have read it might get a few thrills, but ultimately will be frustrated by the unfaithful adaptation that Chris Columbus did, and the ending which doesn't open a franchise as well as you would have hoped.… Expand
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BikerjamesJun 20, 2011
Warning: very clunky dialogue and poor acting. You have been warned. Most special effects looked good, especially the boat crossing in hell, but some wasn't very smooth looking. One particular eye rolling moment was when it was explainedWarning: very clunky dialogue and poor acting. You have been warned. Most special effects looked good, especially the boat crossing in hell, but some wasn't very smooth looking. One particular eye rolling moment was when it was explained that the enemies of Poseidon's son cannot detect him on earth was because his stepfather has such bad body odor that it masks his scent. Yes. They actually say that in the film. Like the kid never leaves home, or goes to school, without his evil stepfather in tow. The film might appeal more to a younger age, and some special effects were good, thus the "4" rating.… Expand
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coolgames101Jun 12, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** THIS MOVIE! **** THIS MOVIE! **** THIS MOVIE! **** THIS MOVIE! this movie is **** i mean **** i remember that back in 2010 when this movie came out i had read all the books all over again and invited a whole bunch of friends over to see it close to opening night. i was going to see sean bean, Pierce Brosnan and Uma Thurman portray my favorite characters in the book. and at the time i loved all three of those actors and actresses. then the movie started. it was all down hill from there.
first off, Percy in the books was tan, but he isn't in the movie. Strike one. Percy in the book is twelve. in the movie he is a senior in high school. strike two. Grover didn't need **** to suport him, he just had a limp because he had his hooves concealed in mother ****ing god damned foam feet. there are a million other strikes against this movie, but... if i were to go into alot of detail and see my favorite book being destroyed so badly. i would explode. but then again i probably should for the sake of the reader. in the movie, Hades was the bad guy. BULL **** in the book they made Kronos the bad guy, and that made it possible for the evil Demigods to come together and attack camp half blood. another thing is that it was Ares that put the lightning bolt in Percy's back pack. not Luke giving Percy a shield with the lightning bolt inside! Especially since Percy didn't get a ****ing shield until the second book! And Luke didn't plan out every last detail, it was Kronos that influenced him! And WHEN THE HELL DID THEY HAVE TO SEARCH FOR THE ****IN PEARLS OF APHRODITE?!?!?!?!??!?!?!??!?! i was a huge fan of the books. i really anticipated the movie, but with all the flaws, (And yes, i haven't even said all the things wrong, *cough*Hades wasn't emo*cough* and before my head explodes, lets leave it all at that.… Expand
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eragondragonApr 29, 2011
Thiswas a good movie. :) I love the part at the end where Gabe gets turned 2 stone. :) this is a good movie. My 2 next 2 Eragon.:) M e and my sister Julia love this movie.
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Tom_KurtzFeb 22, 2011
Well, it totally ruined the book, and not that the book is a masterpiece or something, but it was a very fun and cool book to read, and the movie pretty sucks. It seems like Chris Columbus tries to revive his Harry Potter success, like he'sWell, it totally ruined the book, and not that the book is a masterpiece or something, but it was a very fun and cool book to read, and the movie pretty sucks. It seems like Chris Columbus tries to revive his Harry Potter success, like he's regretting he haven't directed the rest (and better) Harry Potter films after the first and the second, whom he directed, and stayed enjoying its later success. First of all, Percy Jackson is not Harry Potter and never would be, furthermore, the Chris Columbus-directed Harry Potter films are the worst of the series. If the first Harry Potter film had any connection with the original book and succeeded bringing any of the book's magic on screen, than Percy Jackson failed. Chris Columbus changed the book plot a lot and made it seem like a cheap action-adventures-coming-of-age film, for the likes of teen heroes such as Edward Cullen. The cast is almost pathetic, instead of a 12-year old Percy Jackson, Columbus casted an 18-year old actor, a actor who couldn't fit the original character, he's just acting flat. Uma Thurman appears here in her worst role since Poison Ivy in Batman & Robin (which is one of the worst films ever), I think she should retire from this kind of roles, the wannabe-sexy villain ones, it's just don't work. Basically, the highlight of this movie is just a few nice jokes, most of them by Glover the satyr (who is an African-American in the film, in order to satisfy the politically-correct terms). I hope that there wouldn't be a sequel, and if Fox would ever decide to make another film I hope for best it would be a reboot and not a sequel, because Percy Jackson books indeed have a great potential to be a fantastic children-fantasy franchise, and not what Chris Columbus made it look like; it shouldn't be copied after Harry Potter's action-fantasy, and it shouldn't contain a coming-of-age drama, because the Percy Jackson books offers something different than this, which Chris Columbus may not realized.… Expand
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shel97girlFeb 7, 2011
The movie was a complete disaster!!! All Percy Jackson book fans loook away dont bother seeing it because its a waste of time, money, and a complete waste of rick Riordan's awsome writting skills. (which is the best thing since Harry Potter,The movie was a complete disaster!!! All Percy Jackson book fans loook away dont bother seeing it because its a waste of time, money, and a complete waste of rick Riordan's awsome writting skills. (which is the best thing since Harry Potter, Avatar, and CBS news!!!!!!) The movie went to fast, it didn't complete ideas it left out 3-4 main charecters, It completely switched around peoples personalities, changed almost the whole story plot, and to top it all off Chris Columbus should of chose the author to direct, pick the cast, and write the screen play by himself, and it still would of been better!!!!!! a thumbs down movie for Colubus… Expand
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txrangersfan72Jan 18, 2011
Cute, but slow and boring. While I love the theme, I never read the series. The movie targets the same age group as the books and hits the mark. Unfortunately, I'm not part of the demographic.
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JonnyFendiJan 11, 2011
The Director is Chris Columbus, who I called The Family Man, most of his works always contains family value. His previous works include: HOME ALONE (1990), MRS. DOUBTFIRE (1993), BICENTENNIAL MAN (1999), Two early HARRY POTTER seriesThe Director is Chris Columbus, who I called The Family Man, most of his works always contains family value. His previous works include: HOME ALONE (1990), MRS. DOUBTFIRE (1993), BICENTENNIAL MAN (1999), Two early HARRY POTTER series (2001-2002), and RENT (2005), which I loved about. In thiz latest movie, he adapted the first series of Rick Riordan novel. The story told about a common teenager just found out that he is the offspring of Poseidon, one of the Greek Gods (they called it: Demigod). Now is time for Percy to stop the war between the Gods, who demanding the Zeu lost Lightning Bolt. Percy stars by Logan Lerman. Lerman performs adequately on his character. Almost all the mythical characters appear in thiz movie. The other Casts are: Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Keener, and Uma Thurman. The script itself applied a little bit shallow and corny. Obviously, there are some weaknesses that I found disturbing. First, all The Customes on thiz movie is so ordinary and lack of innovation. I believe we already seen it, even on HERCULES TV episodes. Some of the settings also terribly executed, the training camp set (the place that Percy and other Demigods train) is clearly not in high concept. It seems to be, Columbus did not support by fine Production Designer Team for thiz time. In overall, thiz movie is so far from building a great franchise like Harry Potter. The fact, There are some copy-paste elements on thiz story, like: trio friends bond, the chosen one, magical gadgets, wicked step family, etc. America wants to have their own Harry Potter? They must try harder. Visit My Blog on JONNY'S MOVEE : http://jonnyfendi.blogspot.com… Expand
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VedoDec 13, 2010
One of the better Greek-myth movie currently. Cris Columbus is planning to do sequals so that could explain why the book and movie aren't similar. Really good soundtrack.
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MovieLonely94Oct 13, 2010
I've been dying to see this movie when I read all five of the Percy Jackson books. too bad it was disliked by fans because it was a Harry Potter ripoff. thats alright, Chris Columbus. you gave this movie worth a try. bottomline: the actorsI've been dying to see this movie when I read all five of the Percy Jackson books. too bad it was disliked by fans because it was a Harry Potter ripoff. thats alright, Chris Columbus. you gave this movie worth a try. bottomline: the actors are supporting, the visuals were nice, and the storyline is entertaining.… Expand
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huffnat890Oct 1, 2010
This movie has absolutely no redeeming qualities qhatsoever to keep it from being the generic piece of **** it is. **** my life. This movie doesn't deserve to exist.
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KarenMar 19, 2010
It's almost one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I was extremely tempted to walk out of the theater after only 15 minutes, might be even less. Not only did it not follow the book at all, it was topped off with bad script and bad It's almost one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I was extremely tempted to walk out of the theater after only 15 minutes, might be even less. Not only did it not follow the book at all, it was topped off with bad script and bad acting. There was not emotion in any of the places where there should have been--when Percy's mom died, it seems like he was unaffected and could care less. I can't believe that Chris Columus can even imagine making a sequel with such bad actors and bad script--the movie didn't even introduce the oracle, the prophecy, nothing. Basically, it did not lay down any of the necessary foundation needed for a sequel. Actually, I didn't even know there may be a sequel planned just by watching the movie, I saw his comment online. Books turned movies usually are not very good, but I have not seen one this bad. If I have to sit through another one...I can't even compare any torture worse than that. It completely ruined what could have been a potentially good movie.… Expand
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DougMMar 16, 2010
I think what's so annoying to me is all the elements were available to make this an enjoyable experience at the minimum; and the director deliberately spurned it all to spend more time adding CGI... I have a headache now after that.
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MicahS.Mar 14, 2010
If you like the books you might get mad because they barely stuck to the story but other than that great movie.
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TongN.Mar 14, 2010
Just...... good, not bad.
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R.LopezMar 11, 2010
For teenagers they all think that life is going to be simple and easy, some of them find out the hard way that is not so while others lazily go by doing what they do everyday. For High Schooler Percy Jackson this is so, Percy thinks his only For teenagers they all think that life is going to be simple and easy, some of them find out the hard way that is not so while others lazily go by doing what they do everyday. For High Schooler Percy Jackson this is so, Percy thinks his only purpose in life is to just survive High School, barely, while dealing with his slob of a step-father. Battling his troubles with dyslexia, ADHD and all the while trying to make his mother proud of him. For a teenager this is no easy feat especially when you… Expand
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ShannonPMar 6, 2010
A wonderful movie filled with fun and HISTORY!
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BellaCMar 1, 2010
I loved this movie!!!!!!!!! But I do admit the acting could use improvment, I thought it was a great story over all. They also did add humor in it wich made it an even better movie. Even if they changed it from the book still very well done. =)
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TashaHMar 1, 2010
I think that this was the best mythological thriller that i have seen in a while, this is definitely the BEST movie i have ever seen. i give this movie a 10, and i would give harry potter a 3, i especially likes Hades in his I think that this was the best mythological thriller that i have seen in a while, this is definitely the BEST movie i have ever seen. i give this movie a 10, and i would give harry potter a 3, i especially likes Hades in his ''evil'' form and the goat man.… Expand
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