[An] insipid, lifeless, animated feature.
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
Reviews for Hercules
Chock-full of celeb cameos, puns and contemporary camp, the movie is annoyingly hip.
Light on its feet and continually amusing, this free-spirited show-biz version of Greek mythology ranks with the best of modern Disney animation.
Hercules has the dubious distinction of being the least-enchanting cartoon Disney has fashioned in over a decade.
On any level, earthly or otherwise, the ingenious new animated Hercules is pretty divine.
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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