Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Movie Review

Sometimes when I write movie reviews, I do a bit of research to try and see how others wrote their reviews. True, there are times when I do ‘blind’ reviews and just give my pure, unadulterated opinion, but in this case, I chose to do a bit of ‘googling’.

Turns out, this sequel isn’t as popular as I would’ve hoped or expected. Critics have passed it off, saying that Percy was written without any depth of character. They say that there’s a scene which is totally infuriating and that the whole franchise feel “been there, done that”.

I disagree.

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Now, let me clarify first that I am not a Percy Jackson fan. I just see merit where I am surprised others do not. I guess other people have reached the point where they have forgotten their younger, insecure selves that they failed to understand where Percy Jackson is coming from – his need for parental approval, his desire for personal approbation and acceptance, his incessant question of self worth. I mean, we were all young once. Did you never pass a phase in your life where you questioned your worth? Evidently, some critics have been lucky – or oblivious – to one of the most philosophical questions in life: Do I matter?

Pushing this question aside, Sea of Monsters must be commended for outstanding visual effects. By now, movie goers are familiar with computer generated effects but it is refreshing to see the movie take it into another level. The rendering has been done naturally, it is hard to define where reality ends and the effects begin.

Of course, the actors have also contributed well into the movie’s success. The chemistry between Logan Lerhmann (Percy Jackson) and Alexandra Daddario (Annabeth Chase) is red-HOT. Grover’s one liners are hilarious, Clarisse and Luke are pretty much still despicable and Mr. D is still as grumpy as ever. Pierce Brosnan’s portrayal as Chiron is the only thing amiss but Anthony Head as replacement still works. Both men still ooze charm and sex appeal.

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is still showing in cinemas. Catch them at theatres nationwide.

You can see trailer here.

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