Directed by: Chris Columbus
Based on the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
Starring:
Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson
Pierce Brosnan as Mr. Brunner
Kevin McKidd as Poseidon
Sean Bean as Zeus
Brandon T. Jackson as Grove
Uma Thurman as Medusa
Plot: Percy Jackson is the son of Poseidon, which makes him a half-blood or demi-god, he just doesn't know it. He is thought to have stolen Zues' lightning bolt, so is in grave danger. His teacher, Mr. Brunner and best friend, Grover, are actually a centaur and a satyr and take him to a training camp for children of gods to become fighters and heroes. On the way to the camp Percy's mother, Sally, gets turned to dust and sent to Hades by a minotaur. Percy must get his mother back, find the lightning bolt and return it to Zeus by the summer solstice to avoid a war between the gods.
Genre: Fantasy, Film
Interest level: ages 10 & up
Subjects/themes: destiny, greek mythology, adventure, family
Personal thoughts: I really liked the book, so I was a little disappointed by some of the things they left out. The story was a bit different, especially with the way the gods are portrayed as caring parents that are forbidden to see their children, when in the book it was because they were considered "deadbeat parents" who are too consumed with themselves. Miss. Dodd's character was minimal and the scene in the museum was downplayed. The movie is ok, but the book is way better.
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