When I was younger, I remember watching this film over and over again. It was one of the only films I would sit through the entirety of. Now watching it as I'm older I see the flaws that I was blind as a child.

First off, a am a massive fan of the Rick Riordan books and know that this first adventure is meant to focus on Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, as they are around the region of 12 years old. But they got 20 year olds to play those characters, I must admit that the cast they picked were amazing in their roles but if I had no knowledge of the book it was based off then I would of said they were all about 16 at the youngest. Also, with them meant to be 12, it would of sent out immediate red flags to me that something was going on if I was allowed in to a casino at that age. How did they not know something was going on? I understand that this is an issue that carries on over from the book so I completely understand why they kept it as it was.

Having said those criticisms however I do still think this is a great movie, especially considering the age range it is aimed at. There are some funny and slightly scary moments to the eyes of a child but still very enjoyable!