Having read the book first and been thoroughly enthralled, and being a fan of Kevin McKidd (Poseidon) and Sean Bean (Zeus), I was looking forward to this movie. However, I spent most of the film yelling at the screen. The effects are excellent. The performances are equally wonderful. However, the script writers, producers, and/or meddling studio execs absolutely butchered the story and many of its details. I am not hopeful that the further adventures of Percy Jackson will be filmed, and I'm not even sure how they would reconcile the differences in the story arc if they attempted to make a series of it.

I therefore only recommended this for the completist, or possibly the movie fan wanting to see the performances of the particular actors involved, which are actually quite nice.

There were some fascinating ideas about what first contact might be like presented herein. Overall, the messaging is pretty heavy-handed if well executed. The minimalist dialog serves the story and its actors well. I would say this is worth a look for fans of science fiction or Keanu Reeves.

I have NEVER laughed so hard watching anything as I have watching this show. It's alternately goofy, biting, sweet, and very smart. The paintball episode--Modern Warfare--is the funniest thing that has ever been on TV. I am not kidding in the least! Watch it!

I have NEVER laughed so hard watching anything as I have watching this show. It's alternately goofy, biting, sweet, and very smart. The guest stars are amazing, and the pop culture references are thick on the ground. I especially loved the dance and pottery episodes.

I have NEVER laughed so hard watching anything as I have watching this show. It's alternately goofy, biting, sweet, and very smart. The guest stars are amazing.