Hercules

It was only a matter of time until Disney Studios put their own dinstinctive spin on that mythical God-like hero, Hercules. When I first saw it on VHS format, I instantly fell for it. This animated film follows in the same spirit of my own personal favorite, "Aladdin" (no wonder why I like it), which blends dazzling animation, a clever story filled with satirical puns & in-jokes, toe-tapping showtunes, and engaging characters voiced by talented people. But within all the jokes and gags is the essential message that our hero must learn: That true heroism comes not from wonderous feats, but from within your heart. We watch as Hercules (displaying God-like strength, but turned mortal, thanks to the under-handed doings of the slimy Hades) evolves from gawky, clumsy teenager into a true heroic figure under the tutelage of Philotetes ("call me Phil"). A diminutive Satyr (the most unlikely trainer of heroes!) with a short fuse, Phil is voiced appropriately by Danny DeVito. Tate Donovan voices the uncertain but ambitious Herk perfectly. His Godly father Zeus is given hearty, boisterous authority by veteran actor Rip Torn. Bobcat Goldthwait and Matt Frewer have fun voicing Hades' bumbling demonic minions, Pain & Panic. One of the big surprises among the characters is the leading lady, Meg. Disney, for a change, went against the "pretty-but-useless" damsel-in-distress by choosing a brassy, wisecracking heroine who pokes fun at damsels-in-distress. But the character who really steals the show is the hot-headed but jocular Hades, Lord of the Underworld, voiced with deliciously villainous glee by James Woods. As with most Disney fare, "Hercules" is for the whole family. But be warned: Some scenes, such as Herk's battle with a head-sprouting Hydra monster and the equally monstrous Titans, may be too intense for little tykes. However, there's so much to enjoy in this pun-filled take on the legendary hero that you'll most likely stayed glued to the set from start to finish.

Best movie 🍿 for me growing up. Still is , that’s why this my 2nd time ordering it 😂 within 6 years . Lost the 1st one, now this my second 🤦‍♂️ lol . The movie played well 👍

Arrived fast and in perfect condition.

This movie is so cute, I love it. Thank you.

Clearly what I needed!

Family movie night. We all liked this one.

Disney brings new life to the Greek epic of the powerful mythic strongman in the fun-filled animated feature "Hercules". Hercules (Tate Donavan), the son of Greek Gods Zeus and Hera, is stripped of his immortality as an infant and seeks to regain his rightful place among the Gods of Olympus. With his godlike strength and the aid of his winged horse Pegasus and his feisty personal trainer Phil (Danny DeVito), Hercules will face incredible challenges and learn what it takes to be a true hero. Though not as memorable as "The Lion King", "Hercules" is a refreshing and funny animated romp for the whole family. The thirty-fifth Disney animated movie includes an amusing story, likable characters, a catchy musical score, colorful animation and comical references to pop culture. James Woods is hilarious as the hotheaded God Hades and Susan Egan is amusing as the streetwise damsel Megara. "Hercules" also features the voice talents of Bobcat Goldthwait, Matt Frewer, Rip Torn and Paul Shaffer. Despite its new cover art, "Hercules" Gold Collection is completely identical to the previously released Limited Edition. The thirty-fifth Disney animated feature is presented in 1.66:1 non-anamorphic widescreen format. The picture quality is the same but it's still a bright and colorful THX-Certified video transfer. Its 5.1 Dolby Digital sound is clear and quite dynamic. The interactive DVD menus are simple. Its only two supplemental extras are the 9-minute "The Making of Hercules" featurette and the Spanish version of the "Going the Distance" music video performed by Ricky Martin. In terms of supplemental material, "Hercules" is somewhat of a letdown compared to other Disney DVDs and earns a "B-".

An enjoyable movie on the whole, but some parts had to be explained to my children a little rough edged in places, but again another movie that you need to watch with your children

À voir, à revoir et surtout à écouter !!! La BO est génial ! Les muses se déchaînent et on adore ! Les dessins sont très stylisés, il ne faut pas s'attendre à la douceur des ligne de la Belle au bois dormant. Ce n'est pas le même registre non plus : on le regarde pour son action, son héros qui frise parfois le ridicule, les clins d'œil à la société de consommation induite par les succès de saga ... Très drôle ! Je m'amuse et je n'ai.pourtant plus l'âge de ce film depuis bien longtemps. Les muses sont mes préférées !!

Brilliant disney movie and im a big villains fan so this is perfect for me :)

Great movie!

While not the most serious of the 90's Disney classics, Hercules is still a movie worth watching. Like many other movies, the ultimate lesson is how the strength of one's heart is what matters most. This movie stars one of the most popular villains in Disney history, Hades, Lord of the Dead, voiced by James Woods who really steals the spotlight every scene he's in, acting as a sleazy car salesman. Aside from Woods' funny fast talking, Hercules also has pretty good music and the rest of the cast give nice voice performances as well. And while it doesn't follow the Greek myth of Hercules in the most faithful manner, there are some serious moments that contrast greatly with the scenes that are meant to be funny, but that's kind of a Disney tradition that I've learned to just roll with. Overall, I recommend this movie to anybody who loves 90's Disney.

Brilliant movie!