Hercules (I) (1997 Video) User Reviews

Mediocre at best, but not unwatchable

[darkghost3400 · 4/10 · 10 February 2016]

This film is very weak. The plot is confusing and hard to follow, and that is not helped by the repetition of scenes that gets distracting. The script is not grating, but it doesn't stand whatsoever. Also, there are lots of anachronisms, like pants, glasses or perfumes in 10000 B.C.

The songs are pretty mediocre. Not as bad as the two earlier songs of Tarzan of the Apes or all the songs of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, but they were cheesy and they hardly added anything to the film. The first song feels longer than it is and does not know what road it would take.

The animation itself was mediocre and bland, with something of a mix of very saturated and very dull colors. The character design was lifeless and sometimes inappropriate. Hera is not as attractive as the plot wants us to believe and Hercules' suit is very ridiculous. Pretty much anyone looks generic. The backgrounds, however, were good as usual.

The voice acting is uneven with many bad acting, and it can be noted when the actors are trying to change their voices, thus the suspension of disbelief is dead.

Among the characters, all them are dull and simple, maybe with the exception of Hera.

Well, a bad movie, but at least is watchable. It only serves to kill boredom.

"Marrying her is my real true destiny."

[laberg-48573 · 5/10 · 11 February 2017]

This movie is clearly a knock off movie of Disney's Hercules made for Christians. While it does have some more accurate bits in it's portrayal of the myth it still portrays everything about Hercules terribly. There's awful voice acting, low budget animation, and a story full of plot holes. Generally the only things good about this movie is the voice actor for Hercules pulls off a decent voice and the way they use the two headed serpent to portray how Hercules has grown stronger and more intelligent is nice. There are also ridiculous songs that sound generic and probably won't hold anybody's attention. That said this movie is filled with lessons that would be adequate for ages six and below.

You know there's something wrong when the classical music is the only redeeming quality....

[TheLittleSongbird · 2/10 · 4 September 2012]

That is not disrespecting classical music in any way, I simply adore it, more so than any other genre of music. What I did mean by this was that it was outstanding, one of the most effective uses of it was what sounded like the 2nd movement of Beethoven's Eroica symphony before Zeus comes to Hercules for the first time telling him what he must do though the snippet was very brief. Sadly, the classical music is the only redeeming quality of this Hercules, which is one of Golden Films' worst along with Tarzan of the Apes and The Jungle King. It is not as bad as Burbank Animation Studios' version, but while not accurate and having its flaws the Disney film actually managed to be entertaining. While I loved the classical music, I disliked the songs, when watching I found them to be little more than uninspired and derivative in melody, cheesy lyrics and out-of-tune singing, some of the high notes are really laboured-sounding. Not just that, but after watching I couldn't remember any of them. The animation is awful, the colours range between an uncomfortable mix of garish and flat and the character designs are stiff and generic, Hercules looks an awful lot like most of the male main characters in Golden Films' animations. The writing is not quite as contrived as it is with The Jungle King especially but at the same time there is nothing that stands out as anything out of the ordinary. And some of it is unoriginal and like Zeus' you're not alone very repetitive. The story takes ages to get going, and when there are any scenes that you'd consider thrilling they are not. Everything just seemed dull and unexciting, and the more actiony moments having some of the worst animation of Hercules. I wasn't expecting a faithful take on Greek mythology, that's impossible really, but, apart from Hera being the villain and Zeus being the God of Thunder, everything seems to have been ignored. The characters are dull as dishwater, with only Hera having some kind of (if clichéd) personality. The voice acting never really distinguishes itself. All in all, Hercules not only is poorly animated but it is also dull. The classical music redeems it somewhat, but for a good Golden Films animation(there actually are some very good to great ones) try Thumbelina, The Little Mermaid, The Night Before Christmas or Pinocchio instead. 2/10 Bethany Cox

Exactly the movie I wanted.

[chimexayo · 10/10 · 22 June 2022]

This movie is one of the best golden films movie. I really enjoyed watching this nice top Movie Hercules Is amazing good movie.

Elegant and maturity movie this is nice

And a good product.

Good movie.

[kunlejohnson · 10/10 · 21 June 2022]

With perfect enhanced edition version this type of animation is the best I think this Hercules movie golden films version is the best because after watching this movie I'm feeling great.

And this Hercules movie is even giving us a message to our life's I enjoy watching this movie.

Good developed movie the music Are nice and cool.

Best movies.

[johnhardy-18180 · 10/10 · 22 June 2022]

This type of Hercules is animation video version with all my own decision I can tell you guys to rate this movie 10/10 because this movie the Hercules s characters and other characters in this movie they will all functioning in the right place and golden film m really tried for this types of movie.

Movie that elevate the spirit

[taiwobella · 10/10 · 22 June 2022]

Perfect movie to be watching all time this movie give me a positive vibes u really enjoyed watching it every time daily this Hercules is amongst the best movies I can say that I tried to watch this movie all the night long am in love with game earlier and when I watch this movie I started looking for the rest of golden film movie and forget game for some times lol this movie is amazing.

This movie is not bad at all

[bellotbrawon · 10/10 · 22 June 2022]

After watching with my kids my the oldest kids James now said we should all in the house change his name to Hercules that he don't want to be called James again lol 😆😆 we all laugh and am so happy that this movie make my kids laugh.

Really appreciate Golden films Good jobs keep it going.

Interesting.

[jeffdammy · 10/10 · 22 June 2022]

Nice movie Hercules is the best movies I've ever watched I watched this and watch this again I really enjoy all the moment watching this movie it's really nice am happy all the time I watched this

and am happy for you Golden films I think you are the best because everything is just inclusive.

Best among all

[jamesmike-29032 · 10/10 · 22 June 2022]

This movie types of version is just like something Rare gem among all others versions of movies good good good I'm happy to the cast and crew of this movie this movie is giving me important information to nowadays boys for them to be strong and stay Agile all the time like Hercules.

Well this movie is really good

[ptom-97971 · 10/10 · 21 June 2022]

This film is such a great classic. It's such a funny take on mythology. I love the opening it's cracks me up.

And I laughed Everytime I watched this movie it's nice and it's really worth my rating because I want really have a nice and peaceful time watching this movie

This movie is on a fast Lane to success and Golden films are amazing.

Am so amused after watching this sweet Hercules movie.

[scottmiller-13862 · 10/10 · 22 June 2022]

This film is such a great classic. It's such a funny take on mythology. I love the opening it makes me laugh.

This is a great example for boys today because it shows a young man who uses his strength to help other

And this movie Is a good courage for my little boy Michael also.

Excellent movie.

[goldman-41038 · 10/10 · 23 June 2022]

You enjoy this movie me and my family's before we met this movie we used to watch those Disney versions and see it located this movie and play and Sunday after we get back home from church everyone's just likes where did type of movie Because it's just fun and it's inspired some true Stories into boys.