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Modern and mythical worlds collide in this thunderous fantasy-adventure starring Pierce Brosnan, Kevin McKidd and Uma Thurman as you've never seen them before! Percy Jackson is no ordinary teenager...he's just learned he's the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt - the most powerful weapon ever created! With storm clouds brewing, Percy embarks on an incredible cross-country journey to prove his innocence, recover the bolt and prevent a war amongst the gods that could destroy our world!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Frances L. Arsenault
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had read the original series, and I love it...I would choose both Percy and Harry Potter, for my top 10 fantasy series.
I had wanted to see the movie when it was in theaters, but it went out, so I'd waited 'til it came out on DVD. I'd watched it and I thought it was really awesome; I did not like some of the negativity on it. The film (as you all know), is about teenage Percy Jackson who seem to be an ordinary teen; until after a monster attack at the museum (a Fury disguised in his English teacher), he found out he is a son of the sea god Poseidon. And have been accused of stealing Zeus' master lightning bolt, he finds himself caught between angry and battling gods, he and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save his mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
So anyway I really love this film; even if there were changes to the characters.
I had wanted to see the movie when it was in theaters, but it went out, so I'd waited 'til it came out on DVD. I'd watched it and I thought it was really awesome; I did not like some of the negativity on it. The film (as you all know), is about teenage Percy Jackson who seem to be an ordinary teen; until after a monster attack at the museum (a Fury disguised in his English teacher), he found out he is a son of the sea god Poseidon. And have been accused of stealing Zeus' master lightning bolt, he finds himself caught between angry and battling gods, he and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save his mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
So anyway I really love this film; even if there were changes to the characters.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Foreverwolf
Format:DVD
This was a fantastic movie for a family night. My daughter loves it (7)- though there were some mildly scary parts, so I wouldn't go much younger than that.
The SFX were pretty good, the plot line was funny and touching. It touched on an interesting part of being both a teenager- and a parent. Rebellion and Protection, and the tensions that exist between the two.
My only complaint would be that after watching the deleted scenes, I wish they would have left them in!
Can't complain overly much about the acting involved. It won't win any academy awards, I don't think, but it is certainly at the level in which it was intended- simple family fun.
As always, I strive not to give anything away, but my review? Order a pizza, grab a bag of chips, and settle the family in for a good night at home!
The SFX were pretty good, the plot line was funny and touching. It touched on an interesting part of being both a teenager- and a parent. Rebellion and Protection, and the tensions that exist between the two.
My only complaint would be that after watching the deleted scenes, I wish they would have left them in!
Can't complain overly much about the acting involved. It won't win any academy awards, I don't think, but it is certainly at the level in which it was intended- simple family fun.
As always, I strive not to give anything away, but my review? Order a pizza, grab a bag of chips, and settle the family in for a good night at home!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By C. Gaebel
Format:DVD
I'm truly surprised at how many have rated this movie as marginal to bad because it's not Harry Potter! Of course it's not! It never purported to be! Trying to compare it to another movie only renders a biased review based not on what it is -- but what it isn't.
So if you're truly wondering what this movie is like and are looking to the reviews, forget anyone that even mentions Harry Potter (except this one of course!)
I found it a fresh, interesting movie using an age-old theme. It has the Chris Columbus touch, which means it's good. The cast is star-studded; the FX are good without being overpowering; the story fresh, original and engaging even if the older characters are familiar to anyone who has studied Greek Lore.
The acting is totally believable. Some good young talent there.
Is it perfect? No.
What movie is? One can find flaws if that is what one focuses on. But if it's main bad point is that it's not a glaring copy of another movie -- well that's a good point!
It is enjoyable and engaging.
So if you're truly wondering what this movie is like and are looking to the reviews, forget anyone that even mentions Harry Potter (except this one of course!)
I found it a fresh, interesting movie using an age-old theme. It has the Chris Columbus touch, which means it's good. The cast is star-studded; the FX are good without being overpowering; the story fresh, original and engaging even if the older characters are familiar to anyone who has studied Greek Lore.
The acting is totally believable. Some good young talent there.
Is it perfect? No.
What movie is? One can find flaws if that is what one focuses on. But if it's main bad point is that it's not a glaring copy of another movie -- well that's a good point!
It is enjoyable and engaging.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Average movie, nothing spectacular
Not having read the books, my opinion of just the movie is that it is a good teen-flick, pure fluff - lots of plot holes that you can overlook if you don't think too hard.
Published 3 months ago by Tina Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved it
product was as advertised, great customer service, arrived before that actual date stated, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
Published 3 months ago by Louise
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
This product has some great parts. The quality of filming, animation, and speed was great. The only thing is I found that the acting was a little cheesy and didn't have a sense of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by newguy
3.0 out of 5 stars
An average romp with the Greek Gods
Percy Jackson and the Olympians(released Feb/10) brings back the Greek God motif to the big screen and in the process reminds this reviewer of how much I miss the magic of Ray... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Robert Badgley
3.0 out of 5 stars
Well....
I found the movie okay in a sense, but having Percy 17, even older then he is in the last book was a horrible decision, I also found the movie a little boring, and some mature... Read more
Published on April 8 2011 by Ruky
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a stellar adaptation of a good book
I'm a pretty enthusiastic fan of the five Percy Jackson books, and had high hopes for this movie, but I honestly wasn't very impressed. Read more
Published on Nov 29 2010 by Tommy Tom Tom
3.0 out of 5 stars
Uma Thurman looks great with dark curly hair
Looks like Zeus (Sean Bean) has had his lightning bolt, which is his sign of authority, pilfered. He suspects Poor pitiful Percy (Logan Lerman. Read more
Published on Sep 22 2010 by bernie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Uma Thurman looks great with dark curly hair
Looks like Zeus (Sean Bean) has had his lightning bolt, which is his sign of authority, pilfered. He suspects Poor pitiful Percy (Logan Lerman. Read more
Published on Aug 5 2010 by bernie
2.0 out of 5 stars
So, So.
This movie could have been great but like Christopher Columbus's other movie, the first Harry Potter movie, It lacks commitment to the original story line. Read more
Published on July 31 2010 by Kevin K. Leung
1.0 out of 5 stars
awful
this is garbage NOTHING FROM THE BOOK, just a crappy cgi show and awful dialouge. this movie deserves NEGATIVE stars. id rather puke blood. i saw this and it made me hurl. Read more
Published on July 22 2010 by Catherine Donovan
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