Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Reviews

More pretty good, if forgettable FX-driven franchise fodder...proficiently directed...also features the ever-surprising Stanley Tucci, who sports the latest in a long line of formidable movie wigs.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

These are broad pulp action scenarios that feel sweet, well-worn, and kind of timeless.

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10

A brisk and fun stand-alone adventure that again blends in clever nods to familiar Greek mythology as well as plants promising seeds for larger arcs.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is harmless fun, visually exciting and breezy enough to both enthral its tween audience and hold the attention of accompanying adults.

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10

Worthy adaptation of the Rick Riordan novel, and should set up the next installment in the series.

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10

With a complete change in creative personnel and adjusted expectations Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is a noticeable improvement over the first adventure, but it's still awkward and unsure of itself.

Full Review | Original Score: 6.5/10

It's great fun for kids

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5

A smart, derivative load of Bulfinch, its director Thor Freudenthal has a name perfectly suited to link the mythical and the psychoanalytical.

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There can't have been a very big demand for a sequel to 2010's The Lightning Thief, but at least this is another adequate adventure for the teen demigods.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

What it had going for it, though,is that is has the Greek myths, which form the raw material of the story and have enthralled humankind for several thousand years.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

While Percy didn't give me a day-long headache like The Wolverine, accepting the extra [3D] dimension distracts from concentrating on who's who.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Interesting. A film based on Greek mythology is done by a guy named Thor.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5

Not every demographic will embrace it, but it should find a solid audience with younger movie fans. Older moviegoers who are tired of this summer's action films with dark tones can find some light relief with Percy and the gang.

Full Review | Original Score: B-

Precious little about this is particularly memorable, but it's the odd touch of local color that makes these routine acts of derring-do a bit easier to bear.

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Episodically plotted, Sea Of Monsters is slick, well-produced fluff that's shamelessly derivative. Kinda dumb fun, though.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5

There might be very little here we haven't seen executed with more skill, but for the film's target market and the sizeable fanbase of Rick Riordan's source novels, Sea of Monsters will be a stirring and spellbinding ride.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Remains a watchable sequel thanks to likeable characters, pacey direction and the odd comic touch in the script.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

For kids, Percy and pals are good company and the special effects are often fresh and eye-popping. There are further benefits for the few older fans on hand who love mythology.

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Lerman is adroit at looking eager and battle-worthy but not too cocky in a film as much about character development as sword play.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4

...a special effects laden fantasy where one can actually follow the action and focus on the characters. This summer that's quite an achievement all by itself.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4