Review of Hercules (2014) by Suneel J — 18 Feb 2012
Disney seems to love offering their own take on classic tales of action and adventure with a friendly twist. "Hercules" is no exception to that notion. It is a story about Greek mythology in a way that younger viewers can comprehend.
It also has a unique style, characterized by the gospel choir and plenty of pop culture references. The romance aspect is rather lackluster, making it seem rushed and in no way, genuine. Meg has plenty of sass, but lacks the class and style of other Disney girls.
The teacher-student relationship is done fairly competently, highlighted by Danny DeVito's voice acting. Comparably, the film is not nearly as good as the other Disney classics that came out in the same time period.
This is mainly due to the inherent lack of depth among the characters or any more mature themes being present in the plot. You'd be better off watching "Tarzan" or "Mulan", but this film still keeps you entertained with fast-paced songs, cool animation, and bright visuals.
This review of Hercules (2014) was written by Suneel J on 18 Feb 2012.
Hercules has generally received mixed reviews.
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