![]() ![]() It’s still possible to deliver solid entertainment within these confines, however. Columbus’ work is by-the-numbers filmmaking aimed to draw the largest commercial audience. He helmed the first two Harry Potter pictures and did a serviceable job, but he’s no risk-taker. The director is Chris Columbus, possibly the safest filmmaker in the history of movies. That’s an interesting choice for a project with such a large franchise potential. ![]() The writer chosen to adapt the first novel, The Lightning Thief, is Craig Titley - who penned the screenplays for Scooby Doo and the Cheaper by the Dozen films. They don’t draw Harry Potter-like numbers, but there were enough fans to warrant a big studio picture. The set-up is perfect for a movie, so it’s no surprise that Hollywood called when the books became a hit. Percy Jackson is a teenager who’s stunned to learn that he’s actually the son of Poseidon, which makes him a powerful demi-god. They combine the modern-day world with mythological gods and creatures, which is an outstanding premise. Former schoolteacher Rick Riordan has crafted five novels in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series for young adults. ![]()
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