Review of The Legend of Hercules (2014) by Foxgrove — 01 Apr 2014
A singular curiosity about this possibly being the worst reviewed movie so far this year prompted me to find out for myself if this really is as bad as everyone is saying. The answer is actually no, it isn't.
Having said that it is by no means a great film, but I personally found it more entertaining than say, the po faced 'The Book Thief' or the soon to be marvelled at, but less than marvelous 'Captain America'.
It's true the dialogue is uninspired and we have seen all this done before so much better in films like 'Gladiator' and '300' which it is obviously trying to emulate. However, the story is ok if predictable and it doesn't really bore one.
Technically the film is more lacking than some. The special effects have a cut price feel to them and the photography comes over as an unfortunate mish mash of styles. The lighting of some scenes resembles cosmetic or shampoo adverts in how they have been shot.
Other scenes seem to imply that the weather was not working for the production as they have a washed out desaturated look. I don't think anyone can argue with the fact that Kellan Lutz was built for the part even if an Oscar will not be his any time soon.
On the plus side both the music and sound are very good.
This review of The Legend of Hercules (2014) was written by Foxgrove on 01 Apr 2014.
The Legend of Hercules has generally received negative reviews.
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