The Lightening Thief: The Latest Literature Flick

What if your math teacher turns into a monster and attack you? And your Latin teacher gives you a sword to fight with her. Percy faces these situations and more menaces like these. Will you not like to see how he deals with these sudden adversities of life? So visit your nearest theatre on 25th of February. The makers of Harry Potter are back with another fantasy flick that will make you bite your fingers for sure.

Soon after the protagonist of the film Percy discovers being the son of Sea God his life is changed completely. This teenage boy suffering from dyslexia suddenly learns about his super natural powers and prevents devastating war among the Gods. Over the past decade a lot of literatures have become the main plot of the movie and with the success of Harry Potter this trend is catching a great hold. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the fantasy book series with five parts. The Lightening Thief is the first book of the series. Author Rick Riordan has written the book brilliantly which makes it best seller in New York. Everyone loved reading this book and waits to see the movie.

The film is directed by famous director Chris Columbus who has made many famous children’s movies including Harry Potter and Home Alone. The main cast of the film is:

1. Logan Lerman (Percy)

2. Brandon T. Jackson (Grover)

3. Alexandra Daddario (Annabeth)

4. Jake Abel (Luke)

5. Sean Bean (Zeus)

6. Pierce Brosnan (Mr. Brunner/Chiron)

7. Steve Coogan (Hades)

8. Rosario Dawson (Persephone)

9. Catherine Keener (Sally Jackson)

10. Joe Pantoliano (Gabe Ugliano)

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Mythology Depicted At Its Best

Have mythology and fantasy always been your interest? Then Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief is a must watch for you. This movie will surely appeal to a huge mass with it’s out of the box story. Direction by Chris Columbus and fantastic performance by Logan Lerman will bewilder audience for sure.

The story is about a teenager Percy who uncovers the greatest truth of his life that he is the son of a Greek God. Mythology walks into his life and fills it with jeopardy and adventure on every turn. Moreover the king of Gods Zeus accuses Percy to be a thief who stole a lightening bolt; weapon useful for mass destruction. Brilliant story and spectacular visual effects will keep viewers’ eyes wide open. The movie would really interest many people to know what happens in the life of the protagonist as he is a demigod i.e. half human and half God. The book written by Rick Riordan, on which the movie is based, is the best seller in New York. Hence the flick is expected to gain similar success. Made by the makers of Harry Potter this movie has similar charismatic effect to attract audience.

You can catch the live action and be a part of mythology in theatres near you, 25th February onwards. Don’t make a mistake by assuming it to be liked by kids only as the movie targets people belonging to all age groups. Kids will certainly love it more because Chris has learned to touch the hearts of little ones through most of his works.

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