Review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) by Vinny D — 18 Jul 2013

A fun take on Greek mythology. A bit too tame for my liking, though.

This review of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) was written by Vinny D on 18 Jul 2013.

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

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