Review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) by Amy G — 18 Nov 2012

Pierce Brosnan was the one thing this movie had going for it.

This review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) was written by Amy G on 18 Nov 2012.

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

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