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Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief 2010
It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson’s Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they’re not happy: Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy’s mother. As Percy 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 Percy’s mum, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
Starring Logan Lerman, Uma Thurman, Sean Bean, Rosario Dawson, Pierce Brosnan, Kevin McKidd, Catherine Keener, Steve Coogan
Directed by Chris Columbus ('I Love You, Beth Cooper', 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', 'Mrs. Doubtfire', 'Home Alone')
Written by Craig Titley (based on the novel by Rick Riordan)
Fantasy, Adventure | 2hr 0mins | Rated (M) | contains fantasy violence | Origin: Canada, USA | NZ Distributor: Fox
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The Peoples voice
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very cool yoh!
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percy jackson is so hondsome,i really wanted to wath all over again.
By cuttie
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amazing
4
its so nice to watch agai and again
By jenny melendez
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5
GREAT MOVIE!!!!!
By killerelmo3
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Very Altered From The Book
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I thought the movie was very altered from the book. First of all, everyone seemed to be in high school rather than being 12 year olds. They didn't go around looking for the pearls in the book and a heck of a lot of stuff was altered from the book. In fact, I walked out of the movie theater wondering if the creators even read the book. So this movie was very deserving of the rating I gave it.
By xplaywiibox360station3
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If i could watch it first
5
it is impossible to watch online
By xkjdhljh
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Kiddy flick all the way.
2
Highly amusing. Definitely one for the school holidays with the kids or on a lazy sunday evening after dinner.
By Chanthavee
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it was ok
4
they changed the story too much. It kinda suxed without the ending when Percy fights Ares
By moon_87119
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Totally AWESOME!!!
5
I absolutly love it!Its my favourite movie!
By Josiphine
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relly cool
1
the book was way better
By erin
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relly cool
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the book was way better
By erin
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awesome
5
By paul
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it is the coolest
5
well worth watching if thy put 3d out they would make billions
By joseph
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for the kids
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The story line was too predictable, why a M rating? Its obviously a kids movie.
By Deirdre
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5
By elizabeth. vasquez
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The Best
5
When I went to go and see it I thought it wouldnt be that exciting but when I watched it I completley rejected that assumption its a really good movie and deffinitly worth watching.
By Sacha
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great
5
it is just so cool
By john
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omg
my teacher read our class the4 books they were totally awesome i cant wait to go and see the movie
By jordana
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Great Movie
4
much better than eragon's movie adaptation. its not as faithful to the book as i would have wanted to but it managed to tie it all together well.
By Robert
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it is awsome
5
I want to watch it over and over again, if you ever watch it you won't want to stop
By Aaron
Press Reviews
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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Director Chris Columbus has fun with this goofy premise, but as always I am distracted by the practical aspects of the story. Does it bother the Greek gods that no one any longer knows or cares that they rule the world? What are the genetic implications of human/god interbreeding?
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Empire (UK)
3 3 out of 5 stars
Slavishly follows every rule of the kids’ fantasy franchise genre, but it’s a well-executed and imagined world. Bet the sequel’s darker.
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Guardian (UK)
2 2 out of 5 stars
The popular kids' book series about the son of a Greek god has been turned into a silly, sporadically exciting film.
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Hollywood Reporter
So has "Percy Jackson" successfully cracked the "Potter" code? In terms of overall quality, not even close. Still, the film's carefully calibrated mixture of CGI-enhanced spectacle, diverting (and blood-free) action sequences and adolescent angst could make it a modest hit with the eight to 12-year-old set.
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New York Times
For all the earth shaking that goes on, “Percy Jackson” is agreeably tame and unthreatening.
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Total Film (UK)
3 3 out of 5 stars
While you suspect it’s really just a big Clash Of The Titans spoiler, there’s enough action in Jackson to make it succeed on its own terms. Lerman’s a likeable lead, though it’s the game supporting cast that keeps you watching.
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Variety
Action movies of this scale often start off strong and wind down to forgettable finales, but "Percy Jackson" is the opposite, overcoming a clunky setup to deliver nearly all its thrills in the last half-hour.
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ViewAuckland.co.nz (Matt Turner)
3 3 out of 5 stars
The effects are impressive (although you'll be hard pressed not to chuckle at Brosnan as a centaur) and the set-pieces are exciting, with Columbus maintaining a decent pace throughout, keeping the characters moving swiftly from one adventure to the next.
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