Rating of
2.5/4
Disney's spin on the Greek legends!
MovieAddict - wrote on 12/28/12
Hercules is born on Mount Olympus, and Hades: Lord of the Underworld (James Woods) has plans to take over, but can't because according to a prophecy, there is one person who stands in his way, Zeus' newborn son, Hercules so Hades' henchmen Pain and Panic kidnap Hercules, and turn him mortal, apart from the last drop which means his God-like strength remains. He grows up on Earth instead of in the resident of the Greek Gods. When he grows up, Hercules wants to be a God, but Zeus tells him that the only way to become a god again is to become a true hero. With the help of Phil (Danny DeVito), a hero-trainer, Hercules sets out to become one. Meanwhile, Hades has his own agenda which involves a very curvaceous and tough Damsel named Megara (friends call her Meg).
Disney took more than a few "creative liberties" along the way but this is still a very fun movie with fun songs and likeable characters. James Woods is brilliant, as is Danny Devito. 90 plus minutes of light hearted fun with a timeless message.
