Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
PGUnited States rating20101h 58mAdventure, Fantasy, Family
A teenager discovers he is the son of a sea god and must embark on a quest to find a stolen lightning bolt. He teams up with friends to navigate a world of Greek mythology and hidden dangers. The story focuses on his journey to accept his identity and protect the world from a looming conflict.
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PG US
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A teenager discovers he is the son of a sea god and must embark on a quest to find a stolen lightning bolt. He teams up with friends to navigate a world of Greek mythology and hidden dangers. The story focuses on his journey to accept his identity and protect the world from a looming conflict.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Strong
- Violence
- Strong
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Moderate
- The film follows a standard adventure structure with action sequences balanced by scenes of dialogue and exploration. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryA teacher transforms into a monster and attacks the students.
- Approx.ScaryA large mythical creature, the Minotaur, attacks during a trip.
- Approx.ScaryPercy faces Medusa, a woman who can turn people to stone.
- Approx.ScaryA multi-headed Hydra guards a statue.
- Approx.ScaryA final battle takes place in the streets of Manhattan.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Percy feel about discovering his secret powers and his true identity?
- 2What did you think about the way Percy and his friends worked together to solve problems?
- 3How did the characters show courage when they were facing scary monsters?
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