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Hercules [DVD] [1997]

Staring: Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, Danny DeVito, James Woods
Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
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List Price: ~~£17.99~~
Our Price: £9.72

Product Details
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5017188885140
Format: Animated, PAL
Label: Walt Disney Home Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: 2002-08-12
Running Time: 89
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1997-06-27

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Editorial Review
Amazon.co.uk Review
Not the egregious foul it seemed to be in cinemas, Hercules stands up as an entertaining spritzer of an animated feature. The continual peppering of in-jokes and cultural references becomes less irksome on video. That there's no majesty or awe invested in the beloved Greek legends also seems less of an error. Also on the plus side is the bounciest Alan Menken music since Little Shop of Horrors. With Zeus's blood in his veins, young Hercules's amazing strength makes him an outcast (sorry, that still doesn't scan), so he trains with a satyr named Phil to become a hero. Along the way Herc meets Meg, a common mortal who falls hard for him. They're both against the jocular Hades, who has to destroy Hercules to take over Olympus. The hydra is the computer-animated set piece for this little number, a no-chance attempt to beat that wildebeest herd from The Lion King. --Keith Simanton

Customer Reviews

A pretty good film, 2009-09-27
This version of the classic mythological story was very entertaining although not as authentic as it might have been. It had some very exciting scenes and funny scenes. T,here are many interesting characters, Philoctetes(a.k.a Phil) -Hercules` personal trainer with the bottom half of a goat ,Hades- Zeus' vengeful brother and uncle to Hercules who is plotting to take over Mount Olympus, Pain and Panic- Hades` hilarious demon like henchman who were added in for comic relief and Pegasus- Hercules`s trusty horse who has the ability to fly thanks to his bird wings are just a few of them. The stories main protagonist is of course the title character, Hercules demi god and son of Zeus and Hera (the king and queen of the gods). Hades(The god of the underworld) is plotting his death because he has been told by the FAtes that Hercules is the only person who can stop him from taking over Mount Olympus. Hades can't kill Hercules because Hercules is a god and therefore immortal.....or can he?. Hades orders his minions, Pain and Panic, to feed baby Hercules a potion that will turn him mortal. Hades then wants them to kill Hercules, obviously they do something wrong and because he didn't drink every drop he is still partially a god but because he's not a full god he spends most of his years on earth away from his biological parents. The only way he can be re united with his parents on Mount Olympus is by proving himself a true hero on earth. Featuring the voices of James Woods, Rip Thorn, Bob Cat Goldthwaite and Danny Devito and also featuring catchy songs throughout, this film will appeal to a most children and maybe most adults as well.

Hercules, 2009-09-01
Hercules [DVD] [1997] Not too bad, but I didn't think it was as good as the Disney Classics. But still an enjoyable kids film!

A First Class Movie But..., 2009-01-02
I bought this DVD for my 3 year old Grandson based on customer reviews except the oldest review which I unfortunately missed out. If I had read it, I would have chosen another DVD.

I do agree that this movie is for slightly older children (6 or 7 +). My Grandson was very attentive to most of it but kept losing interest as he found it difficult to concentrate on the story, unable to relate to the humour and ancient Greek setting (temples, muses etc). Also, although humourous and funny to us, some of the 'nasty' characters and monsters that play a major role in the film with impressive effects, made him quite scared.

However, I feel this movie is fantastic all round and superbly produced. It is a must see but I would recommend Toy Story and Monsters Inc for the little ones!

Grand-daughters DVDs, 2009-03-08
I bought this DVD for my grand-daughter and as far as I know she is happy with it as she has not said anything adverse about it to me. All the DVDs I purchase are for her.

Smashing fun, 2009-07-16
Disney's foray into the gods and legends of Ancient Greece sees the vindictive Hades (a superbly arch James Woods) hatch a nefarious plot to remove Zeus newborn son Hercules from Olympia and render him human, consequently releasing the monstrous Titans and usurping Zeus' position as ruler of the gods.

Told via a `Greek chorus' of comely maidens, the 35th Disney animated feature follows Hercules (from the Greek Heracles) rise from super-strong village reject to his rightful place as Zeus' son and heir. With voices by the likes of Woods, Danny DeVito as the satyr `Phil' whose task is to train Hercules to be a champion, Rip Torn as Zeus and Susan Egan as the wily love interest Megara, and Charlton Heston as the opening narrator, the film is stacked with quality and Disney's usual fine animation.

The makers of the film have edited the original story of Hercules - too dark for Disney's liking, but have used many of the original names and occurrences. Critics of the film have described it as being too `hip' and reliant on cultural references and celebrity cameos, however the 1997 film marked the beginning of a Disney renaissance that lasted over a decade and is a winning combination of old-style Disney musical dialogue and contemporary knowingness. Although not as successful as the likes of Aladdin, The Lion King or Pocahontas, the movie has garnered a large positive following since its DVD release, and although the story is a little more lightweight than some of its peers, this is still an immensely enjoyable family feature.