elgichuhi It isn't good.It isn't bad.It is just kind of there in the middle.The Rock as Hercules is genius casting because apart from looking the part he is one of the most charismatic actors working today and that's just about it. The movie never really sticks the landing with it's story and never gets you emotionally attached to its characters.If you looking for a Hercules adaptation you could do worse *coughs* (legend of hercules more like legend of abominational filmmaking Im I right?)

Screen_Blitz Hercules, the iconic hero of the ancient old Greek mythologies has made for some interesting stories in both literature and cinematic media; but has faced some notable abuse in the latter category, with the critically panned 'The Legend of Hercules' earlier in the year as a example. This tense, violent epic starring the alluring action star and former wrestler Dwayne Johnson in the role of the titular hero blossoms the Greek hero in a more polished execution by the hands of director Brett Ratner. Though the film has a fair share of excitement and intensity in the bargain, the film drives in an execution that leads little to be desired and interests that eventually wears away after the first hour. Whether it's the lack of nuance in the story, or the forgettable characters; this fantasy action adventure feels more of a missed opportunity than an exciting force to reckoned with. This isn't however, to say that Dwayne Johnson doesn't deliver a solid sense of fun to the screen when the epic action sequences unfold. In this epic adventure, Hercules (played by Dwayne Johnson, son of Zeus, is haunted by his blood-stained past which involves the brutal murder of his wife and daughter. Living a life of constant suffering and bloodshed, Hercules has turned his back on the gods, and seems to have no sight of redemption. That is until Lord Cotys (played by John Hurt), the kind ruler of Thrace enlists Hercules to his band of warriors including Amphiarus (played by Ian McShane, female archer Atalanta (played by Ingrid Bolso Berdal, Autolycus (played by Rufus Sewell, and wild barbarian Tydeus (played by Aksel Hennie) on a treacherous journey to defeat the ruthless warlord Rhesus (played by Tobias Santelmann) while discovering his true image.For a valiant and powerfully endearing Greek warrior like Hercules, there are only a handful of actors in the Hollywood roster to suite the role of the titular hero, and Dwayne Johnson more than fits the bill. With his highly appealing muscular physique and equally likable personality, Johnson shines brightly in the role as the powerful demigod sporting the thick loincloth and sandals while getting the chance to show off his bare biceps. The energetic performance however, does not quite anchor the film nor does it stand out above the rest of the cast. At least, he provides just enough energy to fuel his character in the midst of this otherwise unremarkable hack-and-slash extravaganza. With the story revolving around our hero struggling with s shady past and his people questioning him of being the son of Zeus everyone recognizes him for, there should have been a more thoughtful, if not groundbreaking plot to experience in the bargain, or maybe a more compelling study on the Hercules's genesis. Sadly, the film never reaches any of these dynamic roots. While the story offers at least some interest value, it's quickly loses its appeal near the film's one hour mark, and it never cashes in any surprises beyond some brisk action sequences presenting our characters in violent sword-slashing combat. The key concept questioning the identity of Hercules as the powerful son of Zeus is quickly abandoned never left resolved. The character department on the other hand lies the great weakness that makes the film is less than engaging above a surface level. None of the supporting characters including the villain are interesting, and the cheesy dialogue doesn't do them much justice nor do the cartoonish performances by the support cast including Ian McShane -- who is given almost nothing to do, that leave them to resemble quirky caricatures than believable characters. This is not to say the film doesn't have some positive light however. The action is somewhat fun, but nothing particularly impressive above some beautiful special effects shots. The battle sequences are brutal per say, enough to push the PG-13 rating to the very edge as we witness some brief shots of CGI blood spew. Unfortunately, these sequences are the only thing keeping the film sustainable for its rather short 98-minute run-time which if longer, could have left plenty of room for a story and character with further depth.Hercules is a middling epic action adventure that had plenty of potential, but sadly never rises above the average level nor does it offer any good surprises to make it an enthralling experience for all seeking for an extravagant action thrill ride. Though there is a little entertainment value to be handed during the battle sequences, the film is ultimately a forgettable entry.

adonis98-743-186503 Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord. Hercules stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Hurt, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Rebecca Ferguson and Aksel Hennie. This is by no means the best Greek movie ever made i think 300 or Troy were way better but it's way better than The Legend of Hercules which was an over the top bad comedy and that cheesy 90's show with Kevin Sorbo who is a pretty awful actor but this film has so many awesome moments for example Hercules breaks free after screaming i am Hercules and crashes a dude with a rock or even lifting a horse my only problem was the PG- 13 but still great action, good acting and the cgi was nice as well and the relationship between Hercules and Iolaus was actually handled very well unlike the show.

Paul Magne Haakonsen Right, well given the background of the movie, being Hercules and all, and it starring Dwayne Johnson, then I must admit that I didn't have the highest of hopes or expectations to this 2014 version of the legendary Hercules.I did find myself very surprised throughout the course of this movie, because it turned out to be a very entertaining and enjoyable movie. And hats off to the writers for coming up with a more plausible and realistic approach to the tale of mighty Hercules. And also a hats off to Dwayne Johnson, because he really impressed with this movie, as he carried the role quite well.I am not going to go into details about the storyline, because I assume you already are more than familiar with tale and myth of Hercules. But this movie differs, because director Brett Ratner took a very hands-on and pragmatic approach to the story, keeping it quite real, though with a hint of fantasy.There was a good continuous flow to the storyline and the various events that took place along the way. There was a very visible red line throughout the entire movie, without any confusing detours or distracting sub-plots.The effects in the movie were quite good, but the fight scenes were particularly impressive. And there were lots and lots of fight scenes. And the CGI creatures in the movie looked realistic and quite nice, as did the rest of the CGI that was added to many scenes.One thing that did sit like a thorn in my side was when Hercules used the f-word. Yeah, he did that, which was very periodic inappropriate. He said "f-ing centaurs", and at that point I was fearing that the movie would take a turn for the worse. But luckily it was just a single slip.The cast in "Hercules" were doing good jobs, and they had some very good talents on the cast list. And these actors and actresses were portraying some richly detailed characters that were quite impressively brought to life on the screen. Dwayne Johnson carried the movie quite nicely, although it was somewhat of an acquired taste to see him with that set of hair and that beard. But also Ian McShane, John Hurt, Rufus Sewell and Aksel Hennie really brought something very distinct to the movie with their on-screen charisma and ways of portraying their respective characters."Hercules" is a very enjoyable and entertaining movie, especially if you enjoy the fantasy genre. Just keep in mind that this is not a full-blown fantasy movie. I was genuinely surprised and entertained by "Hercules" and I am rating it a very solid seven out of ten stars.