U.A.E. February 15, 2010 - Famous American producer, director and screenwriter Chris Columbus is ready with his new film to hit theaters on 25th of February in UAE. The movie is called Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief, this adventurous movie promises to live up to the expectations. The film will appeal to people belonging to all age group and has a lot of thrills in it. Chris Columbus is known for his excellent direction in the movies like: Home Alone Part 1 and 2, Mrs. Doubtfire, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and Philosopher‘s Stone, Nine Months and many others.
The film is based on the series of fantasy book Percy Jackson & the Olympians authored by Rick Riordan. As of 9th February 2010, the series has been on The New York Times Best Seller List for children‘s book for 134 weeks. The Lightening Thief is the first book of this series. The protagonist of the movie Percy discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, the Sea God and encounters various adventures. He is also accused of stealing the lightening bolt which is used for mass destruction. The excitement builds when he is frequently attacked by monsters. Percy travels to a special dominion called Camp Half Blood, here he learns to control his lately discovered powers and prevents a calamitous war among the Gods. He meets two fellow demigods over there, Annabeth and Grover.
The film will soon hit theatres near you. Packed with powerful action the movie will lure a great crowd. Children will enjoy it the most. If you are looking for unconventional adventure then this movie is worth it.
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