Question 1

What did author Rick Riordan think of the Percy Jackson movie adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Rick Riordan hated the script, called the movie his "life's work going through a meat grinder," and has never seen the complete film. He offered to revise the script without pay, but the studio declined.

Question 2

What mythological story does Annabeth tell Percy at the Parthenon Museum?

Accepted Answer

Annabeth tells Percy the Greek myth about how Athens got its name, involving a competition between Athena and Poseidon (Percy's father) to give the city a gift.

Question 3

What vehicle do the teens drive away from the casino in, and what's special about its emblem?

Accepted Answer

They drive away in a Maserati, which has the trident as its emblem.

Question 4

What inconsistency appears with Ray Winstone's character Ares in some shots at Olympus?

Accepted Answer

In some shots, Ares is seen sitting on his throne between Demeter and Athena, while in others he's gone.

Question 5

What is the main conflict that Percy Jackson must prevent in the film?

Accepted Answer

Percy must prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world after Zeus' lightning is stolen.

Question 6

Why did author Rick Riordan hate the Percy Jackson movie adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Rick Riordan hated the script, calling it his "life's work going through a meat grinder," and offered to revise it without pay, which the studio declined. He has never seen the complete film.

Question 7

What mythological story does Annabeth tell Percy at the Parthenon Museum?

Accepted Answer

Annabeth tells Percy the Greek myth about how Athens got its name, involving a contest between Athena and Poseidon (Percy's father) to give the city the most useful gift.

Question 8

What subtle detail appears on the car the teens drive away from the casino?

Accepted Answer

The car is a Maserati, which has a trident as its emblem—a nod to Percy's father Poseidon.

Question 9

What inconsistency appears with Ray Winstone's character Ares in Olympus scenes?

Accepted Answer

In some shots, Ares is seen sitting on his throne between Demeter and Athena, while in others he's gone.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that Percy Jackson must prevent?

Accepted Answer

Percy must master his newfound demi-god skills to prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world, triggered by Zeus' stolen lightning.

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