Composer:
Alan MenkenCast:
Tate Donovan, Danny DeVito, James Woods, Bobcat Goldthwait, Matt Frewer, Rip Torn, Samantha Eggar, Barbara Barrie, Hal Holbrook, Amanda Plummer (more)VOD (4)
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In an attempt to prove himself in the eyes of his father Zeus (Rip Torn), Hercules (Tate Donovan) sets out on a series of adventures with Pegasus the flying horse and Phil (Danny DeVito) his personal trainer. However, hot-headed Hades (James Woods) tries to scupper Hercules' plans in a bid to take over Mount Olympus, a move which forces Hercules to decide between his legendary strength and the love of his life, Meg (Susan Egan). (Disney / Buena Vista)
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A very fast-paced Disney movie that belongs to the group of those that can be inserted into a player anytime and enjoyed repeatedly. Unfortunately, it has one flaw - the muses. As I usually listen to singing in Walt's fairy tales with joy and I love Alan Menken beyond the grave, here the group of "commentators" spoiled an otherwise flawless adventure for me. On the other hand, the central song "Go the Distance" is one of the best Disney songs I have ever heard. And the rest is great too - Hades, his servants, Olympus, and the double finale.
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The 35th Disney Feature Film This Hercules is something that just had to happen. Hercules and Sorbo and Xena with Lucy Lawless were ruling the airwaves, and they also had cartoon versions. But Disney figured out how to differentiate their story about the most famous demigod - they simply sprinkled gospel into the coming-of-age story from zero to hero... and it worked. :)
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A better than good animated feature that really paces from start to finish, but at the same time doesn't drag the viewer down. The title character is likable, but the real fun is provided by the Danny DeVito-voiced satyr, James Woods as Hades, and Susan Egan as Meg(ara) – cartoonish but 200 percent sexy. Last but not least, Alan Menken has taken a gospel leaning this time and the songs of the muses that tell the whole story are a particular treat for the ear.
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There are countless films about Hercules and the Disney version of this famous story about the invincible strongman is undoubtedly one of the funniest. In terms of animation, it is a smart piece with many nice ideas and allusions to contemporary culture. Besides the action-fantasy scenes, Hercules is brimming with many funny moments, mainly provided by the incompetent sidekicks Hades, Pegasus and the satyr Phil. Hercules himself isn't all that remarkable, but it was funny to watch him brimming with enormous strength, but also shyness and trepidation when the murderously seductive Meg came along.
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