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Hercules
2014 98 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.8
Action, Adventure
Director: Brett Ratner
📖 Based on the novel
«Hercules: The Thracian Wars»
bySteve Moore
Trailers
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Description
When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.
Budget:
$100M
US Gross:
$72.69M
Worldwide:
$244.82M
Starring
Dwayne Johnson
Actor
John Hurt
Actor
Ian McShane
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Hercules (2014) is viewed as a modest, serviceable action film that distinguishes itself by grounding the legendary hero in human reality rather than divine mythology. While many appreciate this revisionist approach and Dwayne Johnson's physical presence, critics and viewers are divided over whether the film's predictable script and lack of epic scale constitute a refreshing subversion or a disappointing dilution of the source material.
| Acting | Dwayne Johnson’s physical presence and charisma provide a natural, authentic fit for the titular role. | |
| Originality | The film’s unique 'revisionist' premise, which portrays Hercules as a mortal mercenary rather than a demigod, offers a fresh and intriguing departure from traditional mythology. | |
| Direction | The action sequences are competent and well-staged, though some viewers feel they lack the grandeur and spectacle of an epic blockbuster. | |
| Screenplay | The dialogue and screenplay are widely criticized for being clichéd, cartoonish, and lacking the necessary narrative depth to elevate the story. | |
| Adaptation | The film’s fidelity to classical Greek mythology is a point of contention; purists feel the story trivializes the source material, while others accept the adaptation as a creative interpretation. | |
| Production | The production design and overall visual immersion fail to leave a lasting impact, often appearing uninspired or limited in scale. |