Review of Hercules (2014) by Kaitlyn B — 12 Feb 2015

"From zero to hero..." In their 35th animated feature Disney kidifies the classic Greek legend of Hercules. The story follows a young Hercules as he discovers that he's the son of Zeus, but in order to take his rightful place on Mount Olympus he will have to prove himself a true hero.

The film relies heavily on anachronistic humor and pop-culture parodies, which really dates it and creates an uneven tone. The musical numbers also lack consistency, and aren't that memorable. However, there are some great performance from James Woods, Danny DeVito, and Rip Torn, who all bring a lot of energy to the film.

Disney's first foray into old world mythology, Hercules is definitely one of their more interesting adaptations (though not their most successful).