
Overview
Genre :
FantasyRelease Date :
February 12, 2010MPAA Rating :
PGDirector :
Chris ColumbusStarring :
Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Catherine Keener, Sean Bean, Rosario Dawson, Steve Coogan, Kevin McKidd, Melina Kanakaredes, Serinda Swan, Jake Abel, Joe Pantoliano, Erica Cerra
REVIEWS RATE:
Critics
Readers
[Rate It]

“..While it won't kill any brain cells, it is unlikely to enter the pantheon of epic screen adventures..”
by Carrie Rickey [Philadelphia Inquirer]

“..technically polished, spirited, well intentioned but curiously lacking in magic..”
by Colin Covert [Minneapolis Star Tribune]

“..rather lightweight action movie entertaining..”
by Rich Cline [Shadows on the Wall]
Review rate : C-
“..mostly a reasonable distraction for bored kids, but also a reminder that the source material is almost always more flavorful and fulfilling than derivative work..”
“..mostly a reasonable distraction for bored kids, but also a reminder that the source material is almost always more flavorful and fulfilling than derivative work..”
by Tasha Robinson [A.V. Club]

“..Kids may well enjoy the adventures of "The Lightning Thief" on screen..”
by Moira Macdonald [Seattle Times]

“..it's more fun than you might expect..”
by Jeff Vice [Deseret News]

“..isn't electric, but it generates some spark when it varies the Grecian formula..”
by Joe Williams [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]

“..an entertaining, well made family adventure with a strong central premise that has a lot of franchise potential..”
by Matthew Turner [ViewLondon]

“..a perfectly palatable movie in its own right..”
by Bill Goodykoontz [Arizona Republic]

“..a fun, Saturday-matinee adventure..”
by Stephen Whitty [Newark Star-Ledger]
Reviewed by Amy Biancolli [San Francisco Chronicle]
Reviewed by Stephen Holden [NY Times]






