Review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) by Paulo G — 01 Jul 2012

Bottom lining it....I've read the books and the movie fell a lil flat for me. I'm hoping the sequel steps up to its potential.

This review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) was written by Paulo G on 01 Jul 2012.

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

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