- CELEBRITY
- 07:45 AM, Apr 27
While it won't kill any brain cells, it is unlikely to enter the pantheon of epic screen adventuresby Carrie Rickey [Philadelphia Inquirer ]
technically polished, spirited, well intentioned but curiously lacking in magicby Colin Covert [Minneapolis Star Tribune ]
rather lightweight action movie entertainingby Rich Cline [Shadows on the Wall ]
mostly a reasonable distraction for bored kids, but also a reminder that the source material is almost always more flavorful and fulfilling than derivative workReview rate : C- by Tasha Robinson [A.V. Club ]
Kids may well enjoy the adventures of "The Lightning Thief" on screenby Moira Macdonald [Seattle Times ]
it's more fun than you might expectby Jeff Vice [Deseret News ]
isn't electric, but it generates some spark when it varies the Grecian formulaby Joe Williams [St. Louis Post-Dispatch ]
an entertaining, well made family adventure with a strong central premise that has a lot of franchise potentialby Matthew Turner [ViewLondon ]
a perfectly palatable movie in its own rightby Bill Goodykoontz [Arizona Republic ]
a fun, Saturday-matinee adventureby Stephen Whitty [Newark Star-Ledger ]