Hercules is an unexpected surprise. Besides sporting old-fashioned animation,which is flowing and not rubbery like much of the computer-generated full-feature films; it is a witty, fun, exhuberant, and visually solid experience. Hercules is given the same, famiiliar story treatment of old Mythology, but this time he is the enemy of a blue-flamed Hades (played expertly by James Woods) as he sorts through love (as presented by Nut Meg) and all the labyrinthine tasks he must provide to … more
Disney released its 35th full-length film in early 1997 and much like all Disney films be prepared for musical numbers to tell the story.....but they are done by Alan Menken....so it isn't all that bad. The plot is set early in the film: Hades wishes to over-throw Mt. Olympus and imprison the legendary gods that live atop the mystical mountain. So Hades summons the sisters of fate to predict the outcome - their forecast is anything but reassuring. A child will be born on Olympus that will defeat … more
And That's The Gospel Truth. I'm a big fan of all the Disney movies. The Disney Corporation has for just under a century, entertained generations with their loveable, funny and downright memorable characters and films. Historically, most people will prefer the old Disney film to the modern movies, but there's no doubting they still have their place. Hercules was released during the rebirth of Disney ignited by the entirely computer animated Toy Story … more