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Hercules (1997)

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Reviews Counted:48

Fresh:40

Rotten:8

Average Rating:7/10

Consensus: Fast-paced and packed with dozens of pop culture references, Hercules might not measure up with the true classics of the Disney pantheon, but it's still plenty of fun.

Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: This teenage Hercules is the goofy and lovable adopted scion of mortal parents, toiling on earth to prove himself to Zeus, his Olympian dad. His demi-god gifts score him money, fame, and product... This teenage Hercules is the goofy and lovable adopted scion of mortal parents, toiling on earth to prove himself to Zeus, his Olympian dad. His demi-god gifts score him money, fame, and product endorsements, but he can't attain full deity (or "True Hero") status--and defeat a jealous Hades--without the help of his satyr friend Phil and the true love of beautiful Megara. Features the voices of Tate Donovan, Danny De Vito, James Woods, and more. Academy Award Nomination: Best Original Song ("Go the Distance"). [More]

Starring: Tate Donovan, James Woods, Susan Egan, Danny DeVito

Starring: Tate Donovan, James Woods, Susan Egan, Danny DeVito, Bobcat Goldthwait, Matt Frewer, Rip Torn, Samantha Eggar, Barbara Barrie, Hal Holbrook, Paul Shaffer, Amanda Plummer, Carole Shelley, Paddi Edwards, Charlton Heston, Patrick Pinney, Lillias White, Vanesse Thomas, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Corey Burton, Jim Cummings, Keith David

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
Screenwriter: Ron Clements
Story: Barry Johnson
Screenwriter: Don McEnery, Irene Mecchi, John Musker, Bob Shaw
Composer: Alan Menken
Producer: Ron Clements, Alice Dewey, John Musker

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The type of light, fun family entertainment the Disney name has become synonymous with over the years.

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Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
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Woods is funny as the lord of the Underworld, playing him like an agent with blue flames for hair.

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Oz
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An animated summer feature that is gratifying for adults, too.

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Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
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Jumps into the ancient legends feet-first, cheerfully tossing out what won't fit and combining what's left into a new look and a lighthearted style.

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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
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Merely a pleasant way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

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Scott Renshaw
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Since we live in an age of superheroes and action figures, what better place to look for material than the gods of Greek mythology?

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Steve Rhodes
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Furiously fast and fiendishly funny.

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Susan Wloszczyna
Susan Wloszczyna
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The world will fall in love with Hercules.

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