Percy Jackson And The Lightning Thief Movie: Reflections

Very often, a movie based on a novel turns out to be a disappointment. Too many details left out, poor story development, poor acting, etc... This movie, however, is an exception, at least for me. The movie was well directed with many twists and turns that had me rooted to my seat. Although I had read all five books of the series by Rick Riordan, and knew what to expect from the movie, I was very impressed by how the movie's storyline was modified and improved for the silver screen. I was already a Percy Jackson fan before, but now that I have watched the movie, I like the Percy Jackson series even more. Beneath the storyline of adventure and war, the movie also conveys a serious message: the true meaning of blood ties. The main character, Percy Jackson, refused to admit initially that he was the son of Poseidon, god of the sea, as his father had abandoned him and his mother after he was born. However, during his quest to save his kidnapped mother, his father was always giving him advice in his head and he finally appreciated this. His mother also made many sacrifices in her life, marrying someone loathsome just to ensure her son's safety. The movie also reminded me never to judge a book by its cover. Luke pretended to be Percy's friend but turned out to be an evil back-stabber. I would rate this movie five out of five and one of the best I have seen. I hope that there will be a movie sequel to it, just like the book series.