A New Family Adventure
After much anticipation Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief is coming to DVD. This movie had a slightly Harry Potter feel to it, possibly because the director from the first Harry Potter movie directed this one, but it was still entertaining and something the whole family can enjoy. This series is based off a book series by Rick Riordan which probably means there will be more of these to come. This movie had a decent plot, good characters, and a historical adventure with a modern twist. Make sure you get your copy today.
The plot is about a boy named Percy that finds out that he is actually a demigod and that his best friend is a satyr and his protector. And joined with the help of Athena’s daughter, his crush, the three of them set out to find pearls that can transport them out of Hades since Percy’s mother is being held captive there. So you get to enjoy this adventure and find out whether or not he saves his mother. And by the end you get to find out who his father really is.
The characters in the movie are enjoyable. Percy comes off as the average guy, the satyr is the kind of loyal friend everyone wants, and Athena’s daughter is cute girl with a sassy attitude to match. The three of them click well together and are ones that children can like and relate to. There’s also lots of mythological creatures, so children get a Greek mythology less along with it.
The adventure is not all action but it is like a big history lesson. You learn a lot about certain mythological creatures such as Medusa and Hades. Part of the way they figure out where the pearls from Persephone’s necklace are is by figuring out the myth. But instead of going back into history, they find the pearls in modern day locations in the United States.
If you are looking for a new series that is good for the children and the family don’t miss this one. This would be a 4 out of 5 for me. Good movie with a fun adventure, mixed with mythology.
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