Review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) by Jason D — 27 Feb 2015

It's literally a stock Greek myth, every step of one, copy-pasted into a narrative, and delivered by people around 20 playing 16 and consciously trying to talk like they're 12 and sassy - tone is as bad as you'd expect for a Greek myth transported into present day teenagers and rated PG.

Lerman isn't very good, Jackson is good but exemplifies the trashy angle, Brosnan blatantly copies McKellan. Also, the CGI is not that great, nor are the sets, though I'd like to visit wherever that camp was - very scenic.

Not really any good messages. All that said, it's an enjoyable yarn. You know, fight scenes and junk. And I caught all the references, so maybe that was part of it. Also I did not go in expecting much.

That's probably the important thing. Do not go in with expectations, and you will be okay.