Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief Movie Trailer
MPAA Rating: PG, for action violence & peril, some scary images & suggestive materialGenre: Adventure/Fantasy
Runtime: Approx. 120 minutes
Starring: Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Director: Chris Columbus
Release Date: February 12, 2010
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Official Synopsis
It's the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson's Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they're not happy: Zeus' lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy's mother. As Percy adapts to his newly discovered status as a demi-god (his father is Poseidon), he finds himself caught between the battling titans of Mt. Olympus. He and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy's mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Fun Facts
Greek mythology has been the inspiration for many stories and adventurous tales. Depending on their ages and schooling, kids these days may not know much about the Greek gods, and if they are interested in this movie, it presents the perfect opportunity for an introduction. The Mr.Donn website offers excellent information for kids about Greek mythology, including Greek myths to read and descriptions of the 12 Olympians (the gods). The site also encourages kids to write their own original myth! Kids can get creative and write a myth that might be set in ancient times, or modernize the concept like the Percy Jackson story does. After watching the movie, talk with kids about some of the mythical concepts incorporated in the story. (Age recommendations for viewing the movie Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief coming soon.)
