On the Silver Screens -- Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters

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Facing the wrath of Charybdis...

August 7, 2013 – the second installment of the film adaptation for the ever-famous Percy Jackson and the Olympian series is now showing on the theatres near you. For all the myth-o-maniacs out there, never miss this movie! You got to watch it or you’ll regret it for the rest of your life. There’s more to expect from the sequel.

The sequel now talks about Percy’s second adventure: the search for the Golden Fleece and save his satyr best friend, Grover from the hand of the one-eyed menace named Polyphemus. Percy, Annabeth, Grover, together with Clarisse La Rue, Percy’s archrival in Camp Half-Blood goes through a journey to the perilous, horrifying Sea of Monsters in the midst of the ever-famous Bermuda triangle to fetch the Golden Fleece on the island of Polyphemus. The Golden Fleece is the only way to save Thalia Grace’s tree which is dying because of poison. The tree protects the whole camp from the terrifying monsters roaming around the woods. But the problem is they’re not the only side who wants to take the Golden Fleece. Luke Castellan, son of Hermes and Percy’s foe from the first book is now backing in the game. Luke wants the Golden Fleece to revive the evil Titan, Kronos. What will happen to their expedition? Whose side will win? Read the book series and find out.

While in 'Circeland'

Just like the first movie, they changed tons of details from the book. Grover was lost because he was searching for Pan, one of the Olympian gods who went AWOL. Right from the first chapter of the book, he was already gone and was lured by Polyphemus to his lair with the use of the Golden Fleece. Why was he kidnapped by Luke in the movie?! The scene with Polyphemus was also changed. They’re supposed to trick the Cyclops, not just run away from him. And why the heck was Luke trapped in Polyphemus’ cave? The worst thing that happened: Kronos has risen. He wasn’t supposed to rise until the fourth book! And why didn’t I see Circe and her island full of men turned into hamsters? But how they named Polyphemus’ island as Circeland was very clever. It was very clever, indeed. I also liked the last part. Just watch the movie to know what the last part is. Anyway, I’m glad they kept the humour and the child-friendly feel on the movie. I really enjoyed watching it. My co-movie watchers stared at me as if I’m mentally deranged because I laughed hilariously every time a character slipped in a punch line.

Aside from the effects and all, the cast and characters were very well chosen. Though, I expected Clarisse to be a bulky and rowdy gal. I was shocked when the one who portrayed was very pretty and slim. Annabeth’s already blonde in the movie too! I’m happy about that. I liked Dionysius both in the movie and in the novel. I’m also glad that the movie showed my exact expectation for Dionysius.  It’s just funny how he forgets Percy’s name. Come on, who’s Perry Johnson anyway? Oh the last but not the least: Tyson, Percy’s Cyclops half-brother is kind of cute in the movie. Who would’ve thought that a Cyclops can be cute?

Overall, the movie was great. Just don’t compare it to the novel if you don’t want to get disappointed. The movie was very entertaining. Not a part of it is a waste of time. It’s even better to watch the movie on 3D. What are you waiting for myth-o-maniacs? Run to the nearest theatres now and watch Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters now! I swear you’d enjoy it.