We remember Alexandra from the series "White Collar," "True Detective," and the movie "Baywatch." However, the role that truly brought her fame was in a film that many viewers considered a real flop.
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For Daddario , the role of Annabeth was a real breakthrough. Before this, she mostly played minor roles in TV series. The actress recalled that when she got the role in "Percy Jackson," she had no idea about the scale of the project:
I was such a supporting actor in New York, you know? I worked at a bar, knew nothing about Hollywood and all that. So when I got the role, I didn't know what I was getting into. I knew it was a very popular film. And it was the most amazing experience for a 22-23-year-old. I loved 'Percy Jackson.' I mean, I really loved it.
About the Film
The movie is based on the first book by author Rick Riordan about a boy named Percy Jackson (played by Logan Lerman in the film). Percy is an ordinary teenager who suddenly discovers that he is the son of the Greek god Poseidon. He is accused of stealing Zeus's lightning bolt, the most powerful weapon in the world.To prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods, Percy embarks on a journey across America with his friends: the satyr Grover (Brandon T. Jackson) and Athena's daughter Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario).
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One would think that a film based on a bestseller, featuring young stars, and directed by Chris Columbus (“Home Alone,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone”) would be a hit. However, as often happens, opinions among the actress and audiences diverged significantly.
Why It's Criticized
Despite Alexandra's fond memories and the participation of stars like Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, and Sean Bean, many viewers were extremely disappointed. The main complaints are about the loose interpretation of the book's plot.Viewers familiar with Rick Riordan's original story were outraged by the significant deviations from the source material. One of them writes:
Many note that the filmmakers changed not only the details but also the overall atmosphere of the story: "I had high hopes for the first Percy Jackson movie... but wow, I was in for a surprise... changing the overall tone of the film and the depth of their problems as a whole was a huge mistake," shared a disappointed viewer from Imdb under the nickname Angelafterglow.Reviewer logeesp from ImdbThe Percy Jackson books were some of my favorites in childhood, and when the movie came out, I couldn't wait to see it. However, the film is as far from the source as possible, and I wonder why this movie was even made.
Chris Columbus was criticized for choosing locations that didn't match the book and for missing important plot details. Some viewers, even those who hadn't read the books, noted the film's flaws:
According to critics, the film is full of clichés, predictable, dull, and silly. Many agree that the script is its weakest point, lacking coherence, good dialogue, depth, and meaning.Reviewer teddies_are_cute from ImdbThe special effects in the film were mediocre... The acting of almost everyone, except maybe Uma Thurman, who was the only actress to show any strength, was either exceptionally weak.
Opinion
Chris Columbus, who directed the first Harry Potter films, seems to have slightly misjudged his abilities. Bringing the full color of Greek myths to the screen, especially for teenagers, turned out to be quite challenging.As a result, the film, which could have been a hit, left many puzzled. The story is certainly interesting, but its screen adaptation disappoints. Even a great book can be spoiled if not handled carefully when adapted to film.
Reviews show that the sequel turned out much better. A user with the nickname aaronjbong writes that it is closer to the book series and overall "more fun and dynamic."
In your opinion, what is the most unsuccessful adaptation of a popular book?
