Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman), son of Poseidon, is thrown into peril as the “Safe Haven” of half bloods is compromised. Now it’s up to Percy, Clarisse (Leven Rambin), Grover the Satyr (Brandon T. Jackson), and Tyson the Cyclops (Douglas Smith) to head to the Sea of Monsters in search of the Golden Fleece. Along the journey the group realize what evils are really at hand; attempts are being made to raise Cronos, father of the gods of Olympus. Now it’s a race against time to stop cronos and save the half bloods. But what of the prophecies and the half blood daughter of Zeus?percyjacksonPerfectly mediocre greek lore shoehorned into fantasy fic for the whole family. A bit long in the tooth, this semi bloated story doesn’t seem to know when to call it quits or how to be more direct. So, while we’re given plenty of action, the overall blur becomes a bit much. Acting overall seems okay, the one standout of real note is Stanley Tucci, but we’re not talking Oscar nods here. Maybe a matinee if you’re following the storyline so far, otherwise really well balanced for a rental. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is rated PG.