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PostedFebruary 21, 2010
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from Little Rock, AR
I though this movie was great and it managed to keep my attention the whole time. Can't wait to see if they make the second one.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
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No Harry Potter
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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from Florida
The film was directed by the same director as the first two Harry Potter films....that's where the greatness stops. The film is great for children, we could have waited for this to make it to TV. I felt the story tried to tell too much, in too little time, forcing everything to rush. Some things were cute and some were hokey. Take your kid if they want to go.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
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This is what a movie should be like!
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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from Tampa,FL
I went to the movies expicting that this would be some cheesy spinoff. It wasen't! It was the best movie I've seen all year! I highley recomend it!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Great Kids Movie
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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I took my 11yr old Twin boys to see this movie being that I recently purchased the books for them. I must say it was Great Movie. I was pleasantly surprised and the kids were really enjoying it too. I hope that more Percy Jackson movies will be made in the future. The boys and I are now official fans!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Percy Jackson
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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from VA
Took my 17 yr old and 9 yr old to this movie. Its overall a good movie, though the plot could have been a little deeper.
Some viewers missed the ending~too long of a delay from cut off of movie to the ending snippet.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Budget Prevailed
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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My kids and I read the book and were excited to see the movie. The movie omitted most of the better scenes from the book like the water park and St. Louis. Those were probably the more expensive ones to create but would've made the movie fun. The actors weren't true to the characters either: Percy was 6 yrs too old and Anabeth was supposed to be blonde and cerebral. Clarisse and Ares never appeared and had livened up the book. The studio saved dough but lost out on making a memorable movie.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Typical of Chris Columbus
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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from NYC
I too my 7 and 10 yr olds to see this as they'd read the books and really enjoyed them. They both thought the movie really strayed from the book and wasn't all that great. Before we went and I saw who was directing it, I wasn't impressed. He did several of the Harry Potter movies; showing the constant cheesy close up smiles and no depth in the characters. I wasn't disappointed in my thoughts. It was exactly the same as the Harry Potter movies he did. I'm hoping with the next few books (if they make movies of them) they change directors.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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from New Orleans, LA
I brought my 10 year old nephew to this movie. He and I completely enjoyed it. The previews shown on television did not do the movie justice. I found the movie to be very refreshing as far as morality goes, which is something movies and real life do not celebrate today.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Was not expecting anything much
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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from Dallas, TX
In our paper, this movie got a 'C' rating, so I was not expecting a good movie. I thought it should have gotten an 'A'! The acting wasn't so hot and they did change the story quite a lot, but overall it was very entertaining!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Percy Jackson Rules
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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Well done, kept me interested for the whole two hours.The monsters were scary and believable. Books were great and movies so far are great also.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Terrible
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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from Cincinnati
I took my 15, 8 and 5 year old to this movie. What a terrible movie. The only one liked it was my 8 year old. The movie does not follow the book. The special effects are terrible. The acting is a joke.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Boring 4 adults
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
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from Ga.
I took my 13 year old daughter to see this movie and she loved it. But, I was bored silly.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
If you read the books you will be disappointed
PostedFebruary 19, 2010
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from Denver, Co
if you have read all of the Percy Jackson books you will be sorely disappointed. like most movies cast off a book it had left out vital information and gapes. Based off of what i saw they couldn't possibly do a second third forth or fifth book because the main underlying in the first book was left out which was Kronos the father of the gods who was the real colprite behind stealing the lightning bolt. Without this tie i do not see how they could possibly finish the series in motion pictures. The Guts, to say, have been left behind, thus the master piece of this imaginative story was lost in translation.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Want More With Percy
PostedFebruary 19, 2010
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I took my daughter (10) and son(14) to Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Both have read the series and did notice that many details were missing; however, they did enjoy the movie and would like to see more.
The movie, itself, was entertaining and suspenseful. If positioned better - with more marketing exposure - I think they could chase the Harry Potter series' success. Hopefully, we'll see the next books turned into movies.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Percy Jackson
PostedFebruary 19, 2010
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Took my 10 yr. old son and his friend whom have both read the book series. They both really liked it but said it wasn't as good as the books. My 6 yr. old daughter liked it too and pointed out the greek gods that she has learned about as well. Good Movie!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
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A "Pulls You In" Movie
PostedFebruary 19, 2010
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from Westchester
A good movie, fairly true to the book (books are great by the way). While the story revolves around Percy, there are good female role models in the story too -- making it entertaining for both boys and girls. My son (11) says, "Throughout the movie, after every exciting part, there would be a moment of still action, then a sudden monster or something swoops down and attacks them, making the movie a real enjoyable action movie."
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Well Done Basic Entertainment
PostedFebruary 19, 2010
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from San Diego, CA
Not bad.
And, actually, this was a pretty good flick. I've not read the book it was based on but the movie still made for a fun ride. Yes, it suffers in comparison to the Potter films as this one was clearly ushed and had a lot in it that was obviously skipped over or compressed for the sake of getting it on screen.
Still though, the film was well done, had a solid cast, and was fun to watch. Not grand or fantastic but not bad either.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Action Packed
PostedFebruary 19, 2010
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from San Jose
I took my class to see this movie. They are 10-14 years old. We have been studying the Olympians. The class thoroughly enjoyed it. I was happy to see that they infused it with the same stories that we have been reading. There is a lot of action to keep the kids entertained. All in all a good movie for this age group.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
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Let Down
PostedFebruary 19, 2010
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Quite a let down if you've read the book. Multiple major departures from the story line. If you haven't read the book, then a solid "so-so".
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Entertaining but Disappointing
PostedFebruary 19, 2010
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from Dallas, TX
I have not read the books myself but my 14 and 12 year old daughters have. I took my whole family to see the movie, including my mother and father and overall we really enjoyed it. It was quite entertaining throughout. But listening to my daughters afterward about how very different it was from the books is disappointing. I understand creative license but why didn't they follow the book more closely? How hard would it have been to cast a blonde Anna Beth, and more? It's as if they cared nothing about the already existing fans of the series.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Excellent Movie
PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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from New Orleans
Im glad I dont listen to critics cause this movie is was nowhere near as bad as they say. I say anything that will make my adhd 9 year old sit still for 2 hours is alhright by me. Its a good action movie for kids that doesnt take itself to seriously and remains entertaining throughout. I enjoyed it, 4 stars.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Great movie
PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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from Virginia
I took my 14 yrs old son. I really enjoyed the movie and so did he. I did hear him say it was nothing like the book.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Disappointing!
PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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from Columbia, MD
Not terribly entertaining or coherent, MAJOR stuff was left out or changed from the books, which WERE reasonably entertaining; I kept wondering how they'll do the sequels if they leave it all out. A movie about mythological characters would be wise not to avoid its OWN mythology! The main actors were charming, but I was bored through most of this movie.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Good but not like the book
PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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from Reading, MA
As a movie by itself, I thought it was very good. However, it is very different from the book so some people will be disappointed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
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PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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from Kansas City
I took my son to this movie and he liked it, but from an adult perspective it was very bland. The acting was very poor considering the relatively known casts. The movie was choppy and felt rushed, considering the competition for movie making nowadays, this one was a disappointment.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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from Independence,MO
My daughter seen a preview of this movie 2 months before it came out and could talk of nothing else until it came out. when we seen the movie I thought it was good. I thought it was totatlly different from the book but it was still good. Mydaughter was even quiet when we watched the movie and she's never quiet!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Very good
PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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I took my two boys (4 & 8) Not knowing if my 4yr old would stay sitting down but even he loved the movie. He did get scared a few time just cause of the creatures on there but other then that we loved it. I would see it again and so would my kids.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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I took my 2 boys(7 & 9 yrs old) to see this movie not knowing if my younger one would be scared. Both my boys and myself really enjoyed this adventure. We have not read any of the series yet, but are planning on reading them now. There are a few scary characters. If the kids can handle the trailer then the can handle the movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Very Good Movie
PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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from Showcase Cinemas - Woburn,MA
I brought 11 children ages 8-10 to this movie along with three moms. We all thought the movie was great (7 children and 1 mom read the book). I think most people are missing the point by comparing it to Harry Potter. The intent of the author of this book was to make Greek Mythology interesting for all along with illustrating the great lessons that Greek Mythology teaches. Yes, we were disappointed that the movie was not exactly like the book but books are rarely depicted well in movie format so, for us, it was expected. If you love Greek Mythology or want to get your kids interested in its great history, then read the books and see the movie - ITS FUN!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Lightning Thief
PostedFebruary 18, 2010
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The kids loved it. They had read the book and really, really liked the action of the movie. Also, enjoyed seeing how some of the monsters were done since they had different pictures of them. I also really liked the movie and I did not read the book. As an adult, I thought it was a little predicitable but I also enjoyed the action of the film.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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