Hercules

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Stephen L Brett Ratner’s Hercules ditches the mythological grandeur for a grounded, war-driven take on the legendary hero, delivering a solid action-adventure that’s more fun than expected. Dwayne Johnson is perfectly cast, bringing charisma and physicality to the role, while the film surrounds him with a strong supporting cast, including Ian McShane and Rufus Sewell, who add levity and grit. Rather than leaning into gods and monsters, Hercules frames its story around battlefield strategy and deception, making for a refreshing twist on the usual sword-and-sandals fare. The action sequences are well-staged, and the film maintains an entertaining pace, though its storytelling is straightforward and predictable. While it may not be the grand epic some hoped for, Hercules is a solid, enjoyable action film that benefits from Johnson’s commanding presence and a lighter, self-aware tone. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review tim k This movie failed in every possible way. The acting was terrible. The FX were laughable. The dialog was juvenile. The movie is trash. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Ralph R Rewatching Hercules by Brett Ratner didn’t do it any favors. If anything, it felt worse than I remembered back in 2014. The production quality was a major letdown. The costumes and sets looked fake and uninspired, taking away from any sense of immersion. It’s disappointing because the story had the potential to be something great, but it completely failed to deliver a proper message or even a satisfying narrative. There were, however, some bright spots in the acting. Ian McShane, Rebecca Ferguson, Aksel Hennie, and Rufus Sewell stood out with strong performances that brought some much-needed life to the film. As for Dwayne Johnson, he was exactly what you’d expect—charismatic but predictable. His performance was similar to most of his other roles, and while he fits the action-hero mold well, he didn’t bring anything exceptional to this character. The movie had a good plot idea but failed to make it meaningful or memorable. It’s a shame because it could have been so much more if there had been better direction and production. Instead, it ends up feeling like a wasted opportunity. While there are some enjoyable moments, it’s hard to ignore the flaws that hold it back. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review alan g Even the Crock's muscle can't save it. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Carson P This is the second Hercules movie of 2014 and out of the two films released that year this one is the superior to that atrocious disaster from Renny Harlin with Kellen lutz that came out in January. And ten years later this is still the best out of them while it’s not a perfect movie or one that would win Oscar’s ( despite Dwayne Johnson’s brilliant performance ) or be seen as a deep thinking film this is still an entertaining big dumb fun action film about a muscular warrior god that wants everyone safe. This one understands Hercules well and is more faithful to its source material unlike the legend of Hercules this has far better acting Dwayne Johnson gives a great performance as the god and the direction is also competent Brett ratner is a way better director than schlock maestro Renny Harlin, along with the villains, cinematography, special effects, battle scenes they are all way better and more exiting and being something more original and not trying to rip off gladiator or 300 like that January released film did and it doesn’t abuse with pointless slo motion. This is a good movie in genneral if not a great one outside of being overblown in a couple of battle scenes it’s still a pleasant and delightfully amusing watch that’s why I give it a 7/10 I highly reccomend it to those who want an enjoyable leave half your brain at the door popcorn film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/15/24 Full Review Eric O Very forgettable. I even forgot part of the story while watching it Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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