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Hercules (1997)

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Reviews Counted:12

Fresh:9

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.7/10

Consensus: Fast-paced and packed with dozens of pop culture references, Hercules might not measure up with the true classics of the Disney pantheon, but it's still plenty of fun.

Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: This teenage Hercules is the goofy and lovable adopted scion of mortal parents, toiling on earth to prove himself to Zeus, his Olympian dad. His demi-god gifts score him money, fame, and product... This teenage Hercules is the goofy and lovable adopted scion of mortal parents, toiling on earth to prove himself to Zeus, his Olympian dad. His demi-god gifts score him money, fame, and product endorsements, but he can't attain full deity (or "True Hero") status--and defeat a jealous Hades--without the help of his satyr friend Phil and the true love of beautiful Megara. Features the voices of Tate Donovan, Danny De Vito, James Woods, and more. Academy Award Nomination: Best Original Song ("Go the Distance"). [More]

Starring: Tate Donovan, James Woods, Susan Egan, Danny DeVito

Starring: Tate Donovan, James Woods, Susan Egan, Danny DeVito, Bobcat Goldthwait, Matt Frewer, Rip Torn, Samantha Eggar, Barbara Barrie, Hal Holbrook, Paul Shaffer, Amanda Plummer, Carole Shelley, Paddi Edwards, Charlton Heston, Patrick Pinney, Lillias White, Vanesse Thomas, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Corey Burton, Jim Cummings, Keith David

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
Screenwriter: Ron Clements
Story: Barry Johnson
Screenwriter: Don McEnery, Irene Mecchi, John Musker, Bob Shaw
Composer: Alan Menken
Producer: Ron Clements, Alice Dewey, John Musker

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Aug 1, 2000

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  • Hercules
  • An outrageous odyssey of fun, fantasy, and adventure unfolds in the hilarious hit film HERCULES, Disney's 35th animated triumph "brimming with comic surprise!" (Entertainment Weekly) Taken from the gods as a newborn, adopted on earth, Hercules becomes an awkward teenage pillar of strength. Trying to fit in, he discovers his dad is Zeus and home is Mount Olympus -- if he can move from "zero" to true hero! Hercules teams with babyhood pal Pegasus, the flying stallion, and Phil -- a feisty personal trainer -- for the mission. But it's no easy task as he must match wits with Grecian beauty Meg and a comical hothead named Hades. With the help of Pain and Panic, Hades plans to rule the Universe with only Hercules standing in his way! With a bold animation style, colossal voice cast, and spectacular music, HERCULES is unmatched in strength -- delivering something for everyone with "pinwheeling, knockabout fun!"
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    [An] insipid, lifeless, animated feature.

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    Desson Thomson
    Desson Thomson
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    Click to read the article

    Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
    10/18/08
    Susan Stark
    Susan Stark
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    Chock-full of celeb cameos, puns and contemporary camp, the movie is annoyingly hip.

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    Rita Kempley
    Rita Kempley
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    This is a bright movie, in both senses of the word.

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    09/01/08
    Richard Corliss
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    It's a winning tall tale, cleverly told and wonderfully voiced...

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    09/01/08
    Leonard Klady
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    What fun!

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    06/18/02
    Peter Stack
    Peter Stack
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    Light on its feet and continually amusing, this free-spirited show-biz version of Greek mythology ranks with the best of modern Disney animation.

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    02/14/01
    Kenneth Turan
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    Pretty appalling.

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    01/01/00
    Charles Taylor
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    Hercules has the dubious distinction of being the least-enchanting cartoon Disney has fashioned in over a decade.

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    James Berardinelli
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    On any level, earthly or otherwise, the ingenious new animated Hercules is pretty divine.

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    Janet Maslin
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    Jumps into the ancient legends feet-first, cheerfully tossing out what won't fit and combining what's left into a new look and a lighthearted style.

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    Roger Ebert
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    Furiously fast and fiendishly funny.

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