Hercules
Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: June 27, 1997
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timoneMay 1, 2019
Well, after The Hunchback of Notre Dame (which I absolutely love) got well with the critics and audience so Disney decides to do a movie which is in Roman Empire about a hero called Hercules. I absolutely love this film! It's just everything.Well, after The Hunchback of Notre Dame (which I absolutely love) got well with the critics and audience so Disney decides to do a movie which is in Roman Empire about a hero called Hercules. I absolutely love this film! It's just everything. You know the rest, the songs, the characters, the music and the animation which you can't really go wrong. From the creators of Aladdin and The Little Mermaid. It's the one, the only, by the famous name of all, Hercules! i actually like the song which is sung by Michael Bolton, Go The Distance. I love the characters. Oh god, I can say it all the time while I'm doing reviews by Disney. I can't explain this much enough. The characters from every Disney movie is just Nostalgic and fun to like. I especially like Philoctetes played by Danny DeVito and James Woods playing Hades, Lord of the Underworld. There's also other characters like the female damsel in distress Megara. Zeus, Hercules's father, Pegasus, Hercules's pet, Pain and Panic, Hades Henchmen and then wonder boy ( which Meg called him) Hercules. I love the songs in it, I can't remember what they're called apart from Go The Distance, Zero to Hero sung by black people and One Last Hope which I love. The animation, what can I say? It's by the same guys who did Aladdin and The Little Mermaid which they wanted to make it so smooth and colourful like the other Disney films. I can't say more about the story because you know the story already from years so I'm gonna have to leave it there. Yes! Disney has done it again making the movies go to renaissance to brilliance. Filled with awesome scenes for audience to enjoy like myself.… Expand
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Tohubohu7Jul 26, 2018
Not the best Disney classic, but damn is this movie good, only thing I’d complain about is its way too short and the characters aren’t given enough time to develop, the most developed character here is megra and I could swear not counting theNot the best Disney classic, but damn is this movie good, only thing I’d complain about is its way too short and the characters aren’t given enough time to develop, the most developed character here is megra and I could swear not counting the growing up sequence we had more screen time than Hercules, you know, the guy this movie is named after! Overall amazing movie but definitely on the lower end of Disney classics… Expand
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gzayas91Aug 1, 2018
This is one of Disney's weaker ones, it feels like they throws anything and none of them sticks, they could have done as a adventure of Hercules instead of a satire. This is a confuse mess.
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PanchogulJun 20, 2021
Lástima que el colectivo tenga tan olvidada esta película, no habrá sido muy exitosa en su momento, pero es tan buena como otros clásicos imbatibles, Hércules es uno de los héroes mas carismáticos y cómicos de Disney junto a su historia,Lástima que el colectivo tenga tan olvidada esta película, no habrá sido muy exitosa en su momento, pero es tan buena como otros clásicos imbatibles, Hércules es uno de los héroes mas carismáticos y cómicos de Disney junto a su historia, personajes y banda sonora.… Expand
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drlowdonAug 26, 2023
Having been Kidnapped by Hades as a child, Hercules has to prove himself worthy of living amongst the Gods as he grows into adulthood.

One of the last movies of Disney’s 90’s revival, Hercules doesn’t have the memorable tunes of some of theHaving been Kidnapped by Hades as a child, Hercules has to prove himself worthy of living amongst the Gods as he grows into adulthood.

One of the last movies of Disney’s 90’s revival, Hercules doesn’t have the memorable tunes of some of the company’s other movies, but it’s still fast-paced, funny and entertaining.… Expand
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TyranianJan 5, 2020
Pretty good Hercules film with excellent humour and strong animation and songs.
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imthenoobDec 19, 2020
Hercules will always be one of my top 5 Disney animated movies. The music, The beautiful animation and the stellar cast all very much live up over 20 years later. It's a classic.
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marcmyworksFeb 14, 2021
Though wonderfully animated, the story is quite weak for a Disney film, the songs not very memorable and again we have another story of a damsel in distress.
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JPKJul 1, 2019
Another Great Disney Movie Of The 90’s
Hercules is hilarious, terrifically casted (Especially James Woods as Hades), beautifully animated, and clever.
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ToonVictimFeb 23, 2018
Disney's Hercules is a fun and entertaining family movie, with great characters, beautiful animation and very good songs. However, the connoisseurs of Greek mythology will not be happy with the changes to the original story.
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SakataOct 6, 2018
Although flirting more with a parody than with an alternate adaptation of Hercules' story, the Disney version for this story guarantees a good level of entertainment. It is worth mentioning the good soundtrack made by Alan Menken and for theAlthough flirting more with a parody than with an alternate adaptation of Hercules' story, the Disney version for this story guarantees a good level of entertainment. It is worth mentioning the good soundtrack made by Alan Menken and for the great performance of James Woods as Hades.… Expand
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sebastianaliJul 29, 2019
Después de haber visto esta película pienso que Disney debería hacer mas películas basadas en mitologías, me encanto la manera en la que la transfromaron y contaron (y eso que la historia original ni me interesaba). Quizá se podrían haberDespués de haber visto esta película pienso que Disney debería hacer mas películas basadas en mitologías, me encanto la manera en la que la transfromaron y contaron (y eso que la historia original ni me interesaba). Quizá se podrían haber explotado mas ciertos personajes, pero la recomiendo muchísimo.… Expand
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greedybadideaMay 25, 2020
In Ancient Greece, after imprisoning the Titans beneath the ocean, the rulers of the Greek gods, King Zeus and his wife Queen Hera, have a son named Hercules on Mount Olympus. While the other gods are joyful, Zeus' jealous younger brotherIn Ancient Greece, after imprisoning the Titans beneath the ocean, the rulers of the Greek gods, King Zeus and his wife Queen Hera, have a son named Hercules on Mount Olympus. While the other gods are joyful, Zeus' jealous younger brother Hades plots to overthrow Zeus and rule Olympus. Turning to the Fates for help, Hades learns that in eighteen years, a planetary alignment will allow him to locate and free the Titans to conquer Olympus, but only if Hercules does not interfere. Hades sends his minions Pain and Panic to dispose of Hercules. The two succeed at kidnapping the infant and feeding him a formula that turns him mortal, but fail to remove his superhuman strength before Hercules is found and adopted by the farmers Amphitryon and Alcmene.

Years later, the teenage Hercules becomes an outcast due to his strength, and wonders where he came from. After his foster parents reveal the Olympian necklace they found him with, Hercules decides to visit the temple of Zeus for answers. The temple's statue of Zeus comes to life and reveals all to Hercules, telling him that he can regain his godhood by becoming a true hero. Zeus sends Hercules and his forgotten infant friend Pegasus to find the satyr Philoctetes—"Phil" for short—who is known for training heroes. They meet Phil, who has retired due to numerous disappointments, but Hercules inspires him to follow his dream to train a true hero that will be recognized by the gods. Phil trains Hercules into a potential hero, and then they head towards Thebes. On the way, they meet Megara—"Meg" for short—a sarcastic damsel whom Hercules saves from the centaur Nessus. After Hercules and the others leave, Meg is revealed to be Hades' minion, who sold her soul to him to save an unfaithful lover.

Arriving in Thebes, Hercules is turned down by the downtrodden citizens until Meg appears, saying that two boys have become trapped in a gorge. Hercules saves them, unaware that they are Pain and Panic in disguise, and unwittingly releases the Hydra. Hercules defeats it and becomes a celebrated hero, but despite Hercules' growing fame and defeating every subsequent monster Hades unleashes, Zeus tells him he is not yet a "true" hero. Saddened and frustrated, Hercules spends a day out with Meg, who falls in love with him. Hades learns of this and on the eve of his takeover, he holds Meg hostage and offers her in exchange for Hercules surrendering his powers for a day. On the condition that Meg will be unharmed, he accepts, and is heartbroken when Hades reveals that Meg was working for him.

Hades unleashes the Titans, who climb Olympus and capture the gods, while a Cyclops goes to Thebes to kill Hercules. Hercules defeats the Cyclops; Meg then saves him from a falling pillar and is mortally injured. This breaks Hades' promise that Meg would not be harmed, and allows Hercules to regain his strength. Hercules and Pegasus fly to Olympus where they free the gods and vanquish the Titans, but Meg dies before he returns to her.

With Meg's soul now Hades' property, Hercules breaks into the Underworld and offers to free Meg from the Styx in exchange for his own life. His willingness to sacrifice himself restores his godhood and immortality before the life-draining river can kill him; he rescues Meg and punches Hades into the Styx, where irate souls pull him under. After reviving Meg, she and Hercules are summoned to Olympus, where Zeus and Hera welcome their son home. However, Hercules chooses to give up his godhood and remain on Earth with Meg in lieu of living on Olympus. Hercules and his friends return to Thebes, where they watch Zeus etch Hercules' image into the stars to commemorate his heroism.… Expand
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MichaelzacJun 24, 2020
The soundtrack of this movie is just sublime; one of the all time great Disney soundtracks. Add to that a compelling story of a fallen God who must prove himself a true hero to return to Mt Olympus, this movie is the perfect blend of action,The soundtrack of this movie is just sublime; one of the all time great Disney soundtracks. Add to that a compelling story of a fallen God who must prove himself a true hero to return to Mt Olympus, this movie is the perfect blend of action, love, deceit and beating the odds!… Expand
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Toasty87Jul 10, 2020
Brilliant Greek adventure what more could you want in life fun crazy characters with a funny storyline.
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omnifaceMar 7, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an amazing movie for a more classic time

pros
thieves is set like new york
but the movie is heavily kid friendly
amazing enemies
hercules becomes a true hero
hercules was already a famous hero
that included the actual zeus in the movie
disney's 3rd best film under lion king and frozen
but it can be argued for first place despite other ratings
extremely creative
the fights are cool
intensely imaginative
teaches you positively about the greek gods, love, and history
they even made an amazing series off it
the songs are just amazing too

cons
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