Review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) by Angelia M — 18 Aug 2012

Awesome movie. I hope they make more soon. Although it pales in comparison to the book. Very good reading for young and old.

This review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) was written by Angelia M on 18 Aug 2012.

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