My favorite Hercules movie
344443
Steve Reeves was the best Hercules in any movie.  I remember seeing this movie at the drive in when I was a young child.  It will always be my favorite Hercules movie.
2123227
This is a fictional love story based on the legend of Helen of Troy.

I saw in the movies when I was a boy and, inspite of its many distortions, I still love it. Is there any more exciting story than the Iliad? WB pushed it and promoted it on TV and I was eager to see it. Luckily, I knew nothing much about any of the translations on the Library Shelves and I don't read Greek, so, I was at the mercy of the screenwriters.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this film was the casting of Rosanna Podesta and Jack (Jacques) Sernas as Helen and Paris. Rosanna was a gorgeous Helen. The Italian actress wore a blonde wig and her voice was dubbed by someone who could speak English. Frenchman Jacques Sernas spoke no English and so his voice was also dubbed and his hair dyed. They were a beautiful couple to behold. Sir Cedric Hardwicke, his reign as Pharoah in THE TEN COMMANDMENTS now over, became King Priam of Troy. Janette Scott played Cassandra, one of the more interesting characters. If you remember, she was given the gift of prophecy, but the Gods always give a curse along with a gift. Her curse was that no one would ever believe her predictions. Stanley Baker made a compelling Achilles. You will see a very young servant girl named Andraste. It's a small part but a noticeable one. I remember when I first saw it thinking to myself "That girl is just as beautiful as Helen!" Her name was Brigitte Bardot, and a short time she would become a bigger star than anyone else in this movie.

All the requisite plot elements are here. Helen and Paris are nice people; just a couple of star-crossed lovers who would be happy to run off and live as commoners but they cannot do so. The ships, armies and battle scenes are here, amplified by the great Max Steiner's magnificents score; and, oh yes, there's that horse.

What's missing here are the interactions with the Gods and Godesses. Stll, it's great fun and I have yet to see anyone do a better job than Robert Wise. Take it with a grain of salt and then read a translation. This is the type of movie that got me interested in the Iliad and the Odyssey and so, it deserves credit for that, if for nothing else.
3744827
I saw this movie in the Theatre three times and when it came out to buy, I had to have it. This is my favorite of the Marvel movies
2616322
I WAS YOUNG WHEN HERCULES MOVIES WERE ON EVERY SINGLE SATURDAY NIGHT. I USED TO SNEEK AND STAY UP TO WATCH THESE MOVIES, WEEK AFTER WEEK AFTER WEEK. IT WAS A WONDERFUL ENDING FOR MY WEEK. THERE WERE MORE THAN JUST "STEVE REEVES" AS HERCULES IN SOME OF THOSE FILMS. AND THERE WERE OTHER MYTHICAL HEROES, SUCH AS SAMSOM AND ULYSSES, THAT WERE BEING OFFERED UP AS "EYE CANDY" TOO.
WHAT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND ARE SOME OF THOSE OTHER FILMS. WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TITLES, I'M NOT SURE HOW TO FIND THEM. CAN ANYONE HELP ME AND/OR OTHERS WITH THIS? ANYWAY, IT IS TRUE THAT THE DIALOGUE WAS TERRIBLE AND THE SETS WERE MEDIOCRE AT BEST. BUT ALL IN ALL THE MOVIES WERE GREAT FOR THAT TIME. NO CURSING. NO OVERT SEXUAL SITUATIONS. THE BAD GUYS AND SOMETIMES GALS GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST HERCULES ALWAYS GOT THE WOMAN HE LOVED, AFTER HE RESCUED HER, THAT IS. FINDING A GOOD COPY IS NOT EASY. I BELIEVE I HAVE 2 SEPARATE COPIES AND ONE IS MORE GRAINY THAN THE OTHER. BUT THE MOVIE IS STILL FUN TO WATCH.  SO GET OUT YOUR HERCULES COSTUME AND YOUR STRAP UP SANDALS. YOU'RE IN FOR "A REAL MYTHICAL EYE CANDY TREAT."
3719501
this movie has it all comedy, tragedy, romance and redemption. i have loved this movie ever since i was little and i still love it till this day. the platinum edition is worth getting because the restoration of the film is excellent, and its loaded with a ton of extras, i have been seeing people say that the alligators look different in the i just cant wait to be king segment, but i think they're colored differently but other than that i would recommend this movie to anybody.
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"Hercules" ("La Fatiche di Ercole"), the French/Italian 'epic' that launched champion American bodybuilder Steve Reeves into meteoric, if brief, film stardom, is unabashedly low-budget, with laughable special effects, but it still holds up as entertainment surprisingly well, after 50 years, and, was the foundation of the 'sword and sandal' genre of films, that continues to this day.

While this edition of the film has problems (when will a digitally remastered version of "Hercules" be offered, in the widescreen format it was filmed in?), the print is the best I've seen. The story, loosely based upon "Jason and the Golden Fleece", offers a dubbed Reeves as demigod Hercules, who renounces his status as a deity (while keeping most of his superhuman strength) for the chance to help mankind, and win the love of young princess Iole (lovely Sylva Koscina). When he befriends Jason (Fabrizio Mioni), foretold to overthrow Iole's father (Ivo Garrani), the sly old ruler says he'll abdicate, IF the famous fleece can be recovered. With a crew of legendary heroes (including Gabriele Antonini as the young Ulysses), Jason and Hercules embark on their epic quest, aboard the 'Argos'.

Packed with battles with creaky mechanical 'monsters' and less-than-ferocious beasts (including a rather docile lion), Reeves' handsome face and incredible physique are displayed to great advantage; his acting skills, while not great, are certainly no worse than his successor in the genre, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Forget, too, the 'urban legend' that his voice was dubbed because it was tinny and high-pitched; it was actually quite close to the dubbed one (remember, Cecil B. DeMille nearly cast him as Samson, so it couldn't be THAT bad!)

If you're looking for superior fantasy, Don Chaffey and Ray Harryhausen's superb 1963 "Jason and the Argonauts" (featuring Nigel Green as an aging, less heroic Hercules) is certainly the film to choose; but I recommend "Hercules" if you want to just have fun, and enjoy the 'ride'. As a boy, I loved this film, and I still get a kick out of it, today.

And isn't that a great reason to own a copy?
4040081
This is has become my favorite movie of all time. There's something about the connection between the main character 'Hiccup' and the dragon 'Toothless' that surpasses all other "buddy films" in recent memory. The depth of the story almost makes it a drama, but my emotions while watching this film ran the gamut. The animation, of course, is beautiful. If you did get to see it in the theater in 3-D, then you got a treat. One of the few movies using 3-D appropriately. But, nothing is lost watching a "non 3-D" version. Part of the magic that makes this a 5-star film is the soundtrack/score. Seriously well done.
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Hey, it's a muscle fest. The Rock is always fun to watch. I did like the interpretation of how Hercules got his rep. It's all about the PR.

Besides, who doesn't like John Hurt, Ian McShane, and Rufus Sewell all in the same movie?
4967582
This is one of my very favorite movies. It arrived very promptly and in perfect condition. The scenery, music, plot, and surprise ending are the kinds of things I love in a movie. Demi Moore and Hans Matheson have great chemistry (I have been in love with Hans ever since) and there is enough romance and suspense to fill every moment with intrigue without being graphic. I would love to know who the Celtic band is who played at Mary's party, and I really need English subtitles, but this movie finds it's way into my DVD player more often than any other I own. I really enjoy getting my movies this way, and finding the ones I love that I can't find in most stores. Thank you!
3315396
this is my absolute favorite movie and has been ever since i was a little girl. my mother actually introduced me to this movie and since then i have become addicted to all things mythological (i probably would have gotten into it anyways, but this sped up the process). this film is subtle, yet superbly effective in giving you that evanescent, magical feeling. so many movies try to capture that evasive 'something else' but end up being fake and cheesy but this one makes the cut. it's suitable for all ages and is a definite must experience.
1059821
I was so young when i first watched this movie, and i had been trying to find it on DVD in stores for years, with no luck i was able to find it here on Amazon, thankfully! This is one of my all time favorite movies, and i can watch it over, and over, and over again without it getting old. It has a fantastic story, based on a real life cowboy in the rodeo world. This movie has just about every emotion in it, and you'll feel right along with it. The comedy is hilarious, they did a great job of casting this one! I highly recommend, if you haven't seen it, and you're into this kind of stuff- buy it!
3615450
I love this movie more every time I watch it!  It is simply excellent in every way.
4894945
As a big Disney nerd for my whole life, this has been one of my absolute favorite Disney movies (tied with Lion King) and was very much anticipating the bluray release of it. I love how they included features on the great Robin Williams, and the image quality is just spectacular.
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This has been my favorite movie since I first saw it many years ago.  The fact that the cast are not actors makes it even more amazing.  I love each of these women. Each one has their own personality which comes out beautifully in the film.  Interestingly, I can identify someone I know with most of these ladies.  It is pure delight.

I have some questions about this DVD.  Are there more than one version of this movie?  If so, I would like to have known that when I purchased it.  I felt like there were parts missing and some scenes seemed like there was more to them than in this one.  The story is the same, but it seemed like something was missing.  I would be interested in getting the full version if there is one.  The one I had before was shown on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) about 15? years ago.  I loaned it to someone and never got it back.

I would recommend this movie to anyone who wants a feel good movie that delights you all the way through it.
948546
A humanizing version on the myth of Hercules.  Dwayne Johnson was great the story was OK I'd watch it again.
3816769
I was not really sure what to expect, however the plot line (removed spolier here lol) gave it a great and entertaining spin.  Dwayne Johnson is great in the movies he is in and does not disappoint in Hercules.  I personally enjoy everything from action, comedy to drama and this movie hit all of it and I would suggest watching it to anyone that would enjoy some fun adventure absent of hard gore :)

Note - I watched this on Amazon Prime as it is available on Prime
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The Last Unicorn is possibly a film that I will remember for many years to come. My mom had recorded it onto a VHS tape for me and my two siblings; we almost wore it out. I suppose the reason I love it so much is not just because of the gorgeous imagery or the beautiful songs by America. It has to be because of the story: a beautiful unicorn goes in search of her "lost" companions because she thinks she is the last. Along the way she meets a bumbling wizard, a high spirited washerwoman, a heroic Prince, and the malevolent king who may be the key as to where the unicorns are. I'm not going to say too much else so that way you're not spoiled.
The voice work for this movie has always stood out to me possibly because of who it is that voices these characters. Alan Arkin does a wonderful job as Schmendrick the wizard, while Tammy Grimes is wonderful as Molly Grue. However one performance from this film that has stood out to me is that of King Haggard voiced by the late Sir Christopher Lee. In fact Lee would later say in interviews that King Haggard was one of his favorite roles. He even went on the voice Haggard in the German dub of the movie. Then you have Jeff Bridges as the voice of the prince and even sings a song at one point. Then there is Mia Farrow as the voice of the title character; your heart can't help but melt at her performance.
If you have had the chance to read Peter S. Beagle's book, then you should add this movie to your collection.