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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
U/A (INDIA)
2013
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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Positive Reviews
51
Negative reviews
46
Average Rating
2.6
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2.0
This is an all ages fantasy adventure that never stops bombarding its audience with informationabout magic spells, ancient grudges, and the rules of i ..
Av Club
3.1
Lerman is adroit at looking eager and battle worthy but not too cocky in a film as much about character development as sword play.
Rogerebert
2.0
This quest is a rather epic disappointment unworthy of the Percy Jackson name; skip the adaptation and just read the excellent book.
Common Sense Media
1.5
Three years after his last underwhelming adventure, the half blood son of Poseidon returns to bastardize Greek mythology once again in Percy Jackson: ..
Variety
3.0
When its over the top climax finally arrives, the movie does start to bow under the weight of its more hackneyed story elements, but for most of its l ..
We Got This Covered
1.0
Put a filmmaker with some wit in charge Joss Whedon springs to mind and the result could be a charming clash of cultures.
Time Out
2.0
Little knowledge of the first Percy Jackson film or Rick Riordans YA book series is required for this sequel, since it operates according to a templat ..
Time Out
3.5
A smart, derivative load of Bulfinch, its director Thor Freudenthal has a name perfectly suited to link the mythical and the psychoanalytical.
The Guardian
2.0
The Percy Jackson franchise trades in hyperactive kids fantasy, a carbonated alternative to Harry Potters mug of Horlicks.In the first film, The Light ..
The Guardian
0.6
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters has one useful quality: It serves as a damning reminder that, in an age in which were desensitized to limitless visual ..
1.3
But even likable actors cant obscure the fact that, holy gods on Mount Olympus, this thing is a slog, a movie that dutifully hits its plot points invo ..
3.0
The best thing about this predictable film is undoubtedly the special effects.
ETimes (TOI)
4.5
The sequel doesnt try to out do its predecessor as much as it tries to find a better path.
Collider
3.0
Even for those missing their Harry Potter fix, this is some weak, watered down stuff.
Vulture
3.0
TWITTER The Thor Freudenthal helmed sequel lacks the energetic zip of its predecessor.
The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
In a film that tries way too hard to please everyone, thats just silly.
3.0
The quartet is on a quest to the Sea of Monsters (a.k.a. the Bermuda Triangle) to capture the legendary Golden Fleece from yet another Cyclops this on ..
3.5
If subsequent Percy movies can rise to the level of Sea of Monsters, I predict smooth sailing for this enjoyable YA fantasy series.
Cinema Blend
1.0
There isnt even an actual sea of monsters in Sea of Monsters, unless you count some fish guts.
Ny Daily News
2.0
Its probably only worth watching if you happen to have young kids that are too young for something like PACIFIC RIM.
JoBlo
2.0
Freudenthals Sea of Monsters is a step down for the Percy Jackson franchise in nearly every single way imaginable.
Screen Rant
3.0
The best thing about this predictable film is undoubtedly the special effects.
3.0
As a boys adventure tale, its not awful, but not particularly wondrous either.
One Guys Opinion
4.5
Before it descends into Percy Jackson and the Things That Happen in Movies Like This, the adventure at times clicks into the inventive groove of Rick ..
Village Voice
3.0
While a modest success, the picture didnt inspire the type of pop culture ubiquity that normally shadows blockbuster franchises, but the producers are ..
Blu Ray
1.9
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters forces us to wonder the same thing about this series.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
Percy is a lot like a certain bespectacled young wizard sans the lightning shaped scar. Its too bad his adventures dont have the same enchanting quali ..
Usa Today
3.8
And although Guggenheim layers in a few too many last minute saves three characters are revived after their apparent deaths Percy Jackson: Sea of Mons ..
Reel Film Reviews
2.0
As you would expect, there are a lot of interesting special effects shots.There is plenty of action, the acting is good and the story is good enough t ..
Lariat
2.5
In fact, due to the mediocrity of Lightning Thief, I had a hard time remembering much about it myself beyond it placing Greek mythological characters ..
Screen It
3.0
Sure, the effects are all computer generated now, but this franchise delivers the kind of silly, all ages fun thats appeared far too infrequently on t ..
The Wrap
3.0
Remains a watchable sequel thanks to likeable characters, pacey direction and the odd comic touch in the script.
View London
3.1
The films fantasy elements work well, thanks to some imaginative special effects.
News Day
1.3
Most tween Percy fans wont recognize this as a blatant rip off of Raiders, but I couldnt help wishing for a little face melting at this point.
New York Post
2.5
For kids, Percy and pals are good company and the special effects are often fresh and eye popping.
Film Journal International ..
2.0
Obviously the bar isnt set that high, but Percy still manages to fumble underneath it.
Az Central
4.5
Marc Guggenheims script is capable and funny, but the films finest wit is vehicular.
Npr
1.9
Supporting actors Stanley Tucci and Nathan Fillion have a good punch line or two, but otherwise the books humor fails to translate with both kids and ..
Star Tribune
1.5
Here I count one oceangoing monster thats not all that scary and surprisingly easily defeated, and one other mythical creature of the waves thats actu ..
3.1
With its broad humour and less than serious tone, its clearly aimed at tween and teen set and its likely to be a crowd pleaser among that demographic.
Toronto Star
3.0
Percy Jackson; Sea of Monsters is a serviceable romp for pre teens, but ultimately suffers from the franchises lack of cultural penetration.
Flim List
2.0
Which makes the fact that Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters is so dull even more criminal.
Eye For Film
2.5
The main event is the fantasy adventure and it is a helluva ride that will no doubt stimulate the imagination of the teenage fans.Thor Freudenthals di ..
2.5
This is the kind of visual adventure popularized, years ago, by animator Ray Harryhausen.
Susang Ranger
1.5
More than the plot of Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters, the CGI is more entertaining.
Book My Show
2.0
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Boston Herald
3.0
The adventure itself feels recycled as much from comic books as classic Greek mythology, but a few faithful bits will make your inner scholar smile.
The Film Stage
2.0
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters review: clash of the titan babies by MaryAnn Johanson Spectacularly mediocre fantasy junk food, perfectly inoffensive f ..
Flickfilosopher
2.5
The Percy Jackson series is never going to be the next Harry Potter, but with movies like Sea of Monsters, it can probably continue in acceptable medi ..
Las Vegas Weekly
2.0
Divine inspirations in short supply in the sophomore outing for the teenage demigod, here afflicted with a crisis of confidence Thor Freudenthals so s ..
Total Film
2.0
The splendidly named Thor Freudenthal has taken over for this 3D sequel, and its a moderate improvement scrappy and kind hearted, with odd flashes of ..
Standard
3.3
Which is all fine and dandy the first time out, but once you start making sequels you have to confront the reality that youve covered that ground alre ..
2.5
That sequel has arrived, and in following up its already sort of blah predecessor, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters not surprisingly feels more dutiful ..
Groucho Reviews
2.5
And director Chris Columbus whod already done the same favor for the Potter franchise got things off to a good start, hitting just the right balance b ..
Nj
0.0
by Walter Chaw Say this about Thor Freudenthal and Marc Guggenheims Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (hereafter PJ2): youre more than justified in quest ..
Film Freak Central
2.0
Unfortunately, the issues that plagued the first installment persist.
Oregon Live
2.0
If nothing else his film stands out for its quaint scale in a summer of gigantic blockbusters, but that lack of size isnt enough to warrant a watch.
Film School Rejects
3.8
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters may not be original, but in this case its better to be good than novel.
Movies Tv Guide
2.0
Brandon T. Jackson, who plays satyr Grover, is always a pleasure when hes on screen and has some enjoyable comedy segments.
Cine Vue
2.0
There is a charming, self aware gem of a movie buried somewhere in here, but the spectacle is so generic and much of the delivery so stilted that it b ..
Digital Spy
2.0
The teenaged demigod returns in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, after dispatching with a lightning thief and exhausting much of the franchises charm t ..
Tamp A Bay
3.0
It was fun and easily enjoyable.Sea of Monsters has a similar storyline, with teenage demi gods (half human, half god) trying to prevent a catastrophi ..
Nz Herald
3.0
Sea of Monsters knows exactly what kind of movie it is and when it was over I left fully willing to sit through another Percy Jackson movie.
Stl Today
3.0
Theres some bloodless peril, not even a whiff of romance and plenty of spirited action.
Screen Crush
3.0
Sea of Monsters is diverting enough the director, Thor Freudenthal, is savvy with effects and keeps his young cast on point but it doesnt begin to app ..
Ny Times
2.5
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is less evocative of a big summer movie than a Choose Your Own Adventure book.
Dustin Put Man
3.0
Its still fairly enjoyable, but lets hope the script for a probable third adventure pays more attention to things like plot and characters.
Contact Music
2.0
Nothing truly resonates.It all plays like parts of a blueprint that supposed to guarantee success but ends up offering up little but story contrivance ..
Film Racket
3.0
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 th ..
Killer Movie Reviews
1.9
It seems far too early in Lermans career for a paycheck film to enter the picture.
2.0
But it does leave the door open for a thrilling second sequel: Percy Jackson: Getting The Kids Out Of The House On A Rainy Afternoon.
The Dissolve
4.0
These are broad pulp action scenarios that feel sweet, well worn, and kind of timeless.
Crave Online
3.0
Some of the newcomers are pretty good, but the drama is overlong and stilted.
Scots Man
2.0
Theres a temptation to dismiss that as a byproduct of Sea of Monsters being just a fantasy film but thats no excuse.Harry Potter, for example, managed ..
No La
3.0
Though the introduction of zombie sailors feels like a bandwagon jump too far, some fun remains in its mad mythological mash up.
Metro
4.0
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters doesnt present a world with depth or originality but as far as cinematic adaptations of young adult novels go, it thank ..
Movie Mezzanine
1.5
The tween and teen target audience will no doubt lap Sea Of Monsters up, but adults will be disappointed by its feeble protagonist and uninvolving plo ..
Film 4
3.8
...a special effects laden fantasy where one can actually follow the action and focus on the characters. This summer thats quite an achievement all by ..
Scifi Movie Page
2.5
With sequels of this type, we tend to see the stakes raised and the action increased to even more exciting levels than before, but for Percy Jackson: ..
3.0
A slight but fun romp through Greek mythology with a modern twist...Grown ups will hate it, but tween age kids will have a blast.
The National
2.5
Sea of Monsters may not be thrilling for adults but I found it entertaining, especially for children 5 14.
Review Express
3.0
Think Cars, but with planes. Passable, pleasant, mildly fun and apparently written by computer.
Tiny Url
3.0
Even better than the first. The young actors are more comfortable, their characters better established, and the special effects more, well, special.
Movie Mom
3.8
Performances aside, the film is about the adventure and its an entertaining 106 minutes that could have been spiced up by some more compelling materia ..
Cinema Sight
3.5
Interesting. A film based on Greek mythology is done by a guy named Thor.
Tri City Herald
1.5
Children will probably enjoy Percy..Itll be a reasonably fun outing.
Theepoch Times
3.8
Big parts of the book are missing, replaced by awkward edits.Finally, discriminating adults may find the dialogue a bit groan worthy.
Sf Chronicle
2.5
But Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, the sequel to The Lightning Thief, is never less than a workmanlike and likable substitute for kids who like their ..
Wp Me
2.0
Director Thor Freudenthal and writer Marc Guggenheims PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (PJ:SOM) is a lazy mess of coincidence and contrivance that float ..
Graffiti With Punctuation
3.0
The story unfolds with a numbing literalness and none of the wonder that thrilled Harry Potters fans.
Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
Percy Jackson might never unseat Harry Potter in audiences hearts but theres enough derring do, 3D thrills, myths and magic to inspire young moviegoer ..
Sky
1.9
In Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, choosing the dumbest character is a colossal task.
Miami
3.0
Theres very little fun to be had watching a kids flick so aware of its own mortality.
Willamette Week
1.5
Everyone is looking for the next Harry Potter, but the differences between that classic franchise and this is simply the quality of story, characters ..
Schmoes Know
1.5
Precious little about this is particularly memorable, but its the odd touch of local color that makes these routine acts of derring do a bit easier to ..
Film.com
3.0
An agricultural taxi ride seemingly combining Lemony Snicket, The Addams Family and Harry Potters The Knight Bus delivers PG rated action cinema at it ..
Birmingham Mail
3.5
Episodically plotted, Sea Of Monsters is slick, well produced fluff thats shamelessly derivative. Kinda dumb fun, though.
Sfx
2.0
Not every demographic will embrace it, but it should find a solid audience with younger movie fans. Older moviegoers who are tired of this summers act ..
Fres Nobee
3.0
The film makes for decent entertainment as an above average action film.
Leepers Us
2.0
A steam punk mechanical bull is fetching, but the hippocampus, a souped up, over sized sea horse, looks as if it jumped off a cheap, beat up carousel. ..
Oc Register
2.0
None of its particularly unpleasant, it just smacks of zero effort: a cast and crew perpetuating the franchise solely because some number cruncher dec ..
Mania.com
2.0
The script and story is interesting only to entertain us for the first 30 minutes, after which everything gets predictable and characters go through t ..
Dna India
3.8
Other performances may be more gripping in the moment, but the core of relatable vulnerability and flawed humanity Seyfried brings lends the film a la ..
The Movie Report
3.1
Freudenthal also brings a much lighter tone to Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.
Dc5
1.5
For the most part, the films fusion of ancient myth and modern teen fantasy seems clumsy and forced, and the storys all too generic quest narrative is ..
Movie Talk
2.5
You might think it would be endlessly awesome being the offspring of an Olympian god, but it seems like kind of a drag, really, for young Percy Jackso ..
Sun Times
3.0
A chaotic plot is bolstered by frenetic action and visual effects, and that makes all the difference in this strange part Olympian worldjust as a surp ..
Family Home Theater
5.0
Not in the same class as J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series, Sea of Monsters nevertheless is a passable late summer action fantasy adventure for younge ..
Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
1.5
A lack of personality is the films only major problem, but it is major.
ScreenAnarchy
2.5
On a small scale, Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters had the potential to be an appetizing action packed epic filled with escapist wonderment in its mythi ..
SF Crowsnest
3.1
Somehow all these wrongs add up to an inexplicable right. Its why children love improvised bedtime stories a meandering, faulty narrative can be a ton ..
National Post
2.5
Monsters.Instead, theres a lot of backstory and exposition as Percy and his team make their way to the sea, lots of stuff about destiny and sins of th ..
Madison Movie
2.5
Percy wants to prove that hes not a one quest wonder, but this movie franchise wannabe doesnt escape that dig.
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