Percy Jackson & the
Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (also known
as Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief) is a 2010 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus. The film is loosely
based on The Lightning Thief, the first novel in the Percy Jackson & the
Olympians series by Rick Riordan. It
stars Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson
alongside an ensemble cast that includes Brandon
T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Jake
Abel, Rosario Dawson, Steve Coogan, Uma Thurman, Catherine Keener, Kevin
McKidd, Sean Bean and Pierce Brosnan.
It was released to theaters on February 12, 2010.
The film cost $95 million to make. In its opening weekend in North
America the film ranked number two at the box office, making $38.8 million. The
film made $226,497,209 worldwide.
Plot
In New York City, Zeus and Poseidon meet at the
top of the Empire State Building, where Zeus reveals that his master lightning bolt has been
stolen and accuses Poseidon's demigod son, Percy Jackson, of the
theft. Poseidon reminds him that Percy is unaware of his true identity, but
Zeus declares that unless his master bolt is returned to Mount Olympus before the summer
solstice,
in two weeks' time, war will be waged.
Percy is a sixteen-year-old teenager who appears to be dyslexic, but has a unique ability to stay underwater for a long time.
While on a school trip to the local museum, Percy is attacked by a Fury disguised as
his substitute teacher, who demands the lightning bolt. Percy's best friend, Grover
Underwood, and his Latin teacher, Mr. Brunner — both of whom appear
disabled — help Percy and scare off the Fury. Upon learning of the Fury's
reason for the attack, Mr. Brunner gives Percy a pen, tells him it is a
powerful weapon, and has Grover take Percy and his mother Sally to Camp
Half-Blood, leaving behind Sally's husband Gabe Ugliano. However, the three are
attacked by a minotaur that appears
to kill Sally, who is unable to enter the camp. Grover tells Percy to use the
pen, and Percy discovers that it is a sword, which he uses to fight the
minotaur, without initial success. Percy kills the minotaur with its own horn,
then faints from shock.
Three days later, Percy wakes up in the camp. He learns that he is
the son of Poseidon, that Grover is a disguised satyr and his
protector, and that Mr. Brunner is the centaur Chiron, also
initially disguised. Chiron suggests that Percy go to Mount Olympus to convince
Zeus of his innocence. Percy begins training to use his demigod powers, which
include water manipulation and using water to heal. He also meets other
demigods, including Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena; and Luke Castellan, son of Hermes. After
winning a Capture the Flag game, Percy is visited by a fiery apparition of his
uncle Hades, who reveals
that Sally is with him in the Underworld and that he
will return her safely if Percy hands over the lightning bolt. Defying Chiron's
orders, Percy decides to go to the Underworld, joined by Grover and Annabeth.
They visit Luke, who gives them a map showing the location of three pearls
belonging to Hades' wife, Persephone, which they
can use to escape the Underworld. They are also given a pair of winged sneakers
Luke stole from his father and a shield Luke describes as his favorite.
The trio heads out, locating the first pearl at an old garden
center but encountering Medusa, who tries
to kill them until decapitated by Percy; her head is taken with them for later
use. They locate the second pearl in the Parthenon in Nashville; Percy uses the winged shoes to take it from a statue of Athena.
However, they are then confronted by the Hydra, which
Grover petrifies using Medusa's head. The third pearl is located at the Lotus
Casino in Las Vegas, where the
three eat lotus flowers and forget their reason for being there. They stay in the casino
for five days until Poseidon speaks in Percy's mind, helping Percy return to
his senses. Percy frees Grover and Annabeth from the effects of the flowers and
they flee, discovering that the casino is run by the Lotus-Eaters, and they
had been keeping people captive for the last few centuries. With all three
pearls in their possession, Percy, Grover, and Annabeth head into the
Underworld, the portal to which is located in Hollywood.
In the Underworld, they meet Hades and Persephone. Though Percy
tells Hades that he does not have the lightning bolt, Hades finds it hidden
inside Luke's shield, revealing that Luke is the lightning thief. Persephone
knocks Hades out with the lightning bolt to get back at him for imprisoning her
for all eternity and hands the bolt to Percy. However, because they only have
three pearls, Grover remains with Persephone to allow Percy's mother to leave.
Percy, Annabeth, and Sally teleport to the Empire State Building but are
attacked by Luke, who wants to destroy Mount Olympus to secure the demigods'
place as the new rulers of the gods. After a fight across Manhattan, Percy
defeats Luke and returns the lightning bolt to Zeus, who forgives Percy and
allows Poseidon to briefly speak with his son. The film ends with Percy and
Annabeth reuniting with Grover, who has grown horns (though only small ones),
meaning he is a senior protector, and returning to the camp to continue their
training.
In the post credits-scene, Gabe is kicked out of the apartment. He
decides to get a beer but finds a note from Percy saying that he should not
open the refrigerator. Gabe breaks the lock anyway and is petrified by Medusa's
head.
I liked this movie because
this movie is very cool and exciting,
tells the story of a god and the son of man. I
particularly liked the part when they fight
medusa and when
they're in las vegas.
to be honest, I got
this movie from
my best friend and
I do not know
what the film is about?
until I was interested to watch it.
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