Review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) by Ronald J — 10 May 2014

Awful storyline filled in with lots of special effects. Wow.

This review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) was written by Ronald J on 10 May 2014.

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

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The film for what it is is good, however, it is very inaccurate to the book it was based on…

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By Sarah K (459) on 17 Nov 2018

If you've read the books, don't watch this. The actors are way to old to play 12 yr olds and there are major plot lines are left out…

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By Truth T (13) on 24 Apr 2018

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

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By Toby A (22) on 25 Dec 2018

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

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By Duncan P (110) on 08 Nov 2017

Anyone who likes this movie is my enemy. If you are a hard and true Percy Jackson fan like me, this shoe makes you sick…

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By Karen K (157) on 12 Oct 2018

My daughter and I were excited to see this movie after seeing the book. And I know most movies based on books will miss parts of the book…

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By Jordan S (826) on 08 Nov 2017

Anyone who likes this movie is my enemy. If you are a hard and true Percy Jackson fan like me, this shoe makes you sick…

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By Carlos I (1,309) on 08 Nov 2017

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By Magnus S (724) on 13 Nov 2018

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