The Lightning Thief

I'm finally getting around to reviewing this great film. Percy Jackson and the Olympians : The Lightning Thief is based on the first of five books by local author Rick Riordan.

The Greek gods are still alive and up to their old tricks. Our hero finds out that he is a demi-god son of Poseidon and gets strength from water as well as control it.

When his mother is kidnapped by Hades, he finds refuge in Camp Half-Blood, a training camp for other demi-gods like himself. There he learns how to fight and makes some friends and frenemies.

When Zeus' lightning bolt is stolen, he accuses Poseidon that his son stole it which of course he didn't. Percy sets out on a quest to find the bolt and two of his camp-mates go along with him. They have some fantastic adventures all referencing Greek mythology.

Directed by Chris Columbus who gave us the first two Harry Potter films, I felt the kids were too old for their roles. However, the adult actors were perfectly cast with all these hot men as Greek gods and I especially loved Uma Thurman as Medusa.

The film stands on its own but leaves it open for sequels which I hope they film.

BTW, Chiflado likes everything about Greek mythology which is what got me interested in the series. I also got Purple 13 to read the series and she enjoyed them as well. Next on tap is the remake of Clash of the Titans coming out next month and you can bet Chif will see it.