Hercules 3D
Dwayne Johnson is Hercules in this latest movie incarnation of the Greek legend, directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour), billed as "a revisionist take on the classic myth set in a grounded world where the supernatural does not exist." Having enduring his twelve labours penance, demigod Hercules has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord.
- Director:
- Brett Ratner ('Rush Hour', 'X-Men: The Last Stand', 'Tower Heist')
- Writer:
- Ryan CondalEvan Spiliotopoulos
- Cast:
- Dwayne JohnsonIan McShaneJohn HurtJoseph FiennesRufus SewellIrina ShaykRobert MailletJoe AndersonIngrid Bolsø Berdal
Reviews & comments
Hercu-nan or Con
Hercules (2014) I had low hopes going in, with nothing but enjoyment, yet found myself thoroughly enjoying the action scenes, even feeling jumpy in a couple of places! Amazing in 3D and worth it for the action.The vistas where right up there with 'Lord of the Rings’ and the action had normal footage, so easy to watch. Reminded me a lot of ‘Conan the...
Variety
pressA refreshingly human spin... grandly scaled, solidly entertaining popcorn pic.
Total Film
pressDelivers fast, fun thrills to score a sound victory over Renny Harlin’s laborious The Legend Of Hercules.
Time Out
pressYet another interminable, CGI-drenched mythic mish-mash with far more money than brain cells.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThere's just enough plot to keep the movie lurching forward, and there are plenty of battle scenes to delight connoisseurs of carnage.
Empire Magazine
pressRatner and Johnson are out to entertain you - no more, no less. And that is just what they do.
Variety
pressA refreshingly human spin... grandly scaled, solidly entertaining popcorn pic.
Total Film
pressDelivers fast, fun thrills to score a sound victory over Renny Harlin’s laborious The Legend Of Hercules.
Time Out
pressYet another interminable, CGI-drenched mythic mish-mash with far more money than brain cells.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThere's just enough plot to keep the movie lurching forward, and there are plenty of battle scenes to delight connoisseurs of carnage.
Empire Magazine
pressRatner and Johnson are out to entertain you - no more, no less. And that is just what they do.
Hercu-nan or Con
Hercules (2014) I had low hopes going in, with nothing but enjoyment, yet found myself thoroughly enjoying the action scenes, even feeling jumpy in a couple of places! Amazing in 3D and worth it for the action.The vistas where right up there with 'Lord of the Rings’ and the action had normal footage, so easy to watch. Reminded me a lot of ‘Conan the...
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