PERCY JACKSON & THE LIGHTNING THIEF is a 2010 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus, which is based on the first novel in the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan; which stars Logan Lerman as Percy, Alexandria Daddario as Annabeth and Brandon Jackson as Grover.
Movie Sypnosis
It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson’s Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they’re not happy: Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy's mother. As Percy adapts to his newly discovered status as a demi-god (his father is Poseidon), he finds himself caught between the battling titans of Mt. Olympus. He and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy’s mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
Critic Reviews
"Though it may seem like just another Harry Potter knockoff, Percy Jackson benefits from a strong supporting cast, a speedy plot, and plenty of fun with Greek mythology." - RottenTomatoes
"Director Chris Columbus has brought together the modern and mythical spheres with sharp pacing and a nifty sense of fun that atone for the film's dippier moments. It's his most enjoyable effort since Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." - Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
"A great family film, with just the right measures of action, mythological allusions, humor, and adventure." - James Plath, Movie Metropolis
"... a sprightly Harry Potter clone and an eye-candy-coated intro to Greek mythology." - Jim Lane, Sacramento News & Review
About the Director
Chris Joseph Columbus is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Columbus is known for such movies as The Goonies, Gremlins, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Home Alone, the last receiving a British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Film.
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