Review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) by The Master O — 12 Jul 2013

Horrible. nothing at all like the book. this is a shame to percy jackson.

This review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) was written by The Master O on 12 Jul 2013.

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

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