Review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) by John S — 07 Jul 2016

I think it's one of those movies that were underestimated by critics but praised more by fans.

This review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) was written by John S on 07 Jul 2016.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kerry M (319) on 21 Mar 2017

The one thing to call this film is a missed opportunity. This movie could have been wonderful. The source material is such an engaging read…

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By Magnus S (724) on 13 Nov 2018

There's a lot to like about Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, but unfortunately it all revolves around the main character,…

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By Sigrid C (8) on 27 Jul 2017

If it was not based on the books it would be alright…

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By Danny D (678) on 25 Dec 2018

This film is passable. Not good, not bad, but okay…

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By Helen O'hara (407) for Empire (3,446) on 17 Jan 2018

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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By Debbie M (120) on 28 Apr 2017

The climax for this movie is great,but the movie just falls flat from there. Also some actors are good…

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By Jesse M (712) on 24 Apr 2018

Percy: You're a donkey?! Grover: Aye, I'm a goat…

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By Tyranian (764) on 11 Oct 2019

Has a few decent moments but is overwhelmingly average in almost every way…

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By Max B (287) on 24 Apr 2018

Percy: You're a donkey?! Grover: Aye, I'm a goat…

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By Zackery S (2) on 23 Oct 2017

So glad I watched this before reading the book. If I hadn't I never would have been able to sit through it…

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