First of all, I didn't watch this movie in 3D, because it was not filmed in 3D, so I expected the 3D version to look dark and hard-to-see. Anyway, you all know the Rock is not well-known for his acting prowess, but luckily his Hercules did not take himself too seriously. Hercules is thus a funny and normal guy character. The supporting cast is full of people who look alike--the prophet like a stoned Iron Man; the Princess look like Keri Russell. The Rock also look believable, his body is exactly how you imagined Hercules to look, unlike Kellan Lutz who is entirely too pale and "pudgy". The plot is fairly straightforward. We're told from the start that this Hercules is mortal, so you will feel anxious about Hercules' life. This movie then follows the standard formula for Summer blockbusters: A special team (A Team, GI Joe etc) finds they were betrayed by the government (king) and then break into jail (prison) to clear their names. Expect lots of modern jargon and humour. Special mention to Atalanta who is like Legolas but prettier. Although sometimes Hercules do stupid things, in the end he redeems himself by performing some pretty smart moves, such as some modern weaponry and marketing interludes (not to mention some FBI-like training montages). In conclusion, the unpredictable, action-packed movie is family-friendly and there are no romantic scenes to slow down the pace.
Review of Hercules
