Sunday, March 21, 2010

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)

A Review:

First of all, after watching the making & trailers, somehow perceived the story line,.. :P I promised myself never to watch this movie. I am fond of Greek Mythology, even own Iliad & Odyssey, the Great Greek epics. I dont wanna witness these film makers messing it up with their dumb witted ideas. But I was dragged into watching it. It was the only movie which was available on last week. In fact I initiated this movie idea and found myself in the net ;), cant help it.

The initial part of the movie was okay okay type with the next generation of Demi-Gods having common parent-child problems among them. Then comes the Americanization of the Greek myth. I was really frustrated when they showed the Hell’s portal beside Holly Wood and the most dim-witted funny part was depicting Empire state Building as entrance to Mt.Olympus ( I would have sued this film makers if I was a Greek Born). Next was the lamb guy, the protector, dancing in a Las Vegas Casino with goat legs, Don’t know how they can think about this kind of disgusting & totally idiotic thoughts.

At Max, 10 minutes was really entertaining when they relate themselves with older generations, while using Medusa’s Head against Hydra (really kool part) and the CG was nice while using water as weapon.

It is definitely no where near to Harry potter series or Narnia or any related fantasy-myth stories. Totally, a no-Brain movie, no fun movie which won’t even entertain a 5 year old kid (may be only Americans can relate it)

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