So what did I think when I first saw the title of this movie? I thought it was ridiculous. Who needs a title that long? Name it "Percy Jackson" for goodness sake. I also told myself, after seeing the trailer, that I would never see that movie. It's just not my type. Well, something told me to go see this movie. Maybe because it was a Friday night and I didn't have the appropriate companions to see "Valentine's Day". Probably. But there was easily one thing for sure. After watching this movie, I was satisfied. The story, the action, the acting, and the surprising humor all worked for me. Coming in, I thought this would just be another made-for-kids movie that wasn't meant to fulfill the adults' entertainment needs. I was wrong.
Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) is the son of the Greek God Poseidon, who is the God of the seas. Percy doesn't know this at first, but soon realizes it after something unusual occurs at a museum. With this said, he is accused by Zeus, another Greek God, that he stole his lightning bolt. He then threatens Percy's father that if he doesn't bring the bolt back, he will kill him. Percy, who obviously didn't steal it, has no choice but to confront Zeus and explain to him his situation. With the help of his friend, a human-goat named Grover (Brandon T. Jackson) and a strong female warrior who also happens to be the child of a God (Alexandra Daddario), Percy goes on an adventurous quest. The girl's name is Annabeth and together with Percy, they seem to like each other. This is simply the jist of the story. Going into further detail will make this review look like Greek mythology.
This movie surprised me. It was genuinely exciting in some parts and captivating in others. This is a very good thing because it overshadows the fact that the special effects are poor especially in this day an age with "Avatar" out. With that said, the story kept my interest and it was almost always entertaining throughout. What can I say? It was fun!
Rating: 3 out of 4
