Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters-Kids Movie Review

Camp for a demigod is not all fun and games. Percy Jackson, the half-human son of Poseidon, and his best friends; Annabeth (Athena’s daughter) and Glover (a satyr) are back at Camp Half-Blood. Initially things were going well, until a mechanical bull stormed into the camp and broke the barrier that protected the demigods from strangers entering into the camp. To save their home, Percy and his friends embarked on dangerous mission to the Sea of Monsters (Bermuda Triangle). They wanted to find the mythical Golden Fleece which has the power to save their training ground and their home…Camp Half-Blood. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, based on Rick Riordan’s fantasy books series, is the sequel to Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief. It’s an action packed film for the whole family.

Rating: 4 and 1/2 out of 5
Release Date: December 17, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 10+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will it Appeal to Kids? Yes

Talking Points:

Positive messages of bravery, humility, forgiveness and the importance of family are woven throughout the film. Great parent/child conversations.

The Percy Jackson book series is very popular with elementary school children. Parents need to be aware of the violent content  that may scare young kids.

Sexual Content: None

Violent Content: Moderate

• Luke, Percy’s friend who turned into an enemy, attacked Camp Half-Blood with a mechanical bull. The bull tore up the camp, but Percy stopped the bull by jabbing a sword down his throat.
• There were several battles with fist fights and weapons.
• A Cyclops attacked Percy and friends, though they escaped without injury.
• Percy and another character were eaten by a monster. To escape, they used a special gun to blow a hole in the monsters stomach.
• Kronos, Poseiden’s evil father, attacked anyone he could get his claws on, he even ate an innocent victim.
• We saw a  flashback that involved Percy and his friends as children. They were chased by a monster in the forest; this may scare youngsters.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• “D-mn,” and  “b–ch,” are said.
• Name calling such as; “stupid,” and ‘moron.”

Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

• We saw characters drinking wine.

Will it Appeal to Kids?  Yes

Overall Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is a wonderful action packed film, one that elementary kids and pre-teens will enjoy. Parents need to be aware of the moderate violence throughout the film.

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