The Reasons Why I Prefer The Movie To The Book (Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief)

If I were asked to indicate my preference, I would say that I prefer the movie to the book. The movie is basically a much shorter, abridged version of the original story. Due to this, some people may think that the movie lacks the excitement produced in the book, but I do not agree. I was unable to figure out the thrill of some battle scenes in the book, but when I watched the movie, it was much easier for me to visualise them and feel the adrenaline. I also felt that some parts in the book were too descriptive and unnecessary, unlike the movie, which is not only clear and concise, but it also allows the audience to visualise the main points of the original story and truly immerse themselves in it. Some characters in the book have new roles in the movie and this adds to the anticipation of those who read the book but have not watched the movie. This is likely to be a commercialisation strategy because the changes help to attract more audience and boost the box-office.

My Favourite Scene And Why

My favourite scene in the movie was when Percy acquired the lightning bolt. It successfully prevented the war between the Greek gods. Percy Jackson's mother was also released and she could reunite with Percy. Percy's capture of the lightning bolt not only ruined Luke's plan to become the king, but also unveiled him as the lightning thief, thus clearing the misunderstanding that Percy was the lightning thief. It also taught us that we should never judge a book by its cover.