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Hercules
2014
Fantasy, Action
1h 38m
Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord. (imdb)
Directed by:
Brett RatnerHercules
2014
Fantasy, Action
1h 38m
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Rated 06 Aug 2014
60
50th
Fast-paced and tongue-in-cheek. I had fun with it.
Rated 06 Aug 2014
Rated 28 Jul 2014
70
53rd
Rock good Ratner bad
Rated 28 Jul 2014
Rated 08 Aug 2014
20
5th
Okay. Okay... okay...... okay. SO! HERE'S THE THING ABOUT GRAPHIC NOVEL MOVIES LIKE THIS ONE! I don't care that there were some kinda-sorta-interesting secondary characters. I don't care that the 3D wasn't useless. I don't care that The Rock was actually decent. I'll just come out and say it, this movie is fucking stupid. I know it shouldn't bother me so much. But this movie hurt my feelings it was so bad. Movie adaptations of graphic novel adaptations of historical myths need to be stopped.
Rated 08 Aug 2014
Rated 28 Oct 2020
80
79th
It isn't remarkably well shot, acted, or written, but it's a solid film nevertheless. Unlike many modern swords-and-sandals epics, Hercules doesn't rely on CG foes, sex, or unnecessarily complicated plots to fill its muscled torso. Rather, it just passes enjoyably and without (too much to) question. Dwayne Johnson looked amazing.
Rated 28 Oct 2020
Rated 04 Jul 2016
52
38th
Better than most sword and sandal shit that has come out along the last few years. But still: Ratner's lack of imagination depends too much on The Rock's charisma - who almost saves it all.
Rated 04 Jul 2016
Rated 21 Mar 2016
60
49th
Despite being circa 50 per cent training montage, this was better than expected. The light tone and novel focus on the power of propaganda made it easily digestible.
Rated 21 Mar 2016
Rated 21 Feb 2015
80
79th
Cracking action fantasy with strong performances and a lot of humour. Obviously you shouldn't take it seriously, but it's plenty of fun.
Rated 21 Feb 2015
Rated 08 Feb 2015
22
6th
Yeah, no. It's an okay popcorn movie. But it could have been something more, if it had dared to be either a huge fullblown fantasy movie or actually develop the concept of hero vs. myth. As it is, it ends up being entertaining enough but forgotten even before the credits roll.
Rated 08 Feb 2015
Rated 29 Jan 2015
71
29th
There's something that just feels bland about it despite some decent supporting performances and a reasonably interesting, if undercooked, premise. It just tries so hard to have fun, and succeeds in occasional moments, but the writing is just passable, both the dialogue and narrative.
Rated 29 Jan 2015
Rated 05 Nov 2014
45
19th
More fun than the 300 sequel. For what that's worth.
Rated 05 Nov 2014
Rated 29 Oct 2014
63
39th
I'll preface this by saying I quite enjoy Dwayne Johnson as an actor. I thought the concept of Hercules post the legend and the debunking of mythology were neat ideas. However, all that we are left with is a run of the mill sword-and-sandals reinterpretation of the 13th warrior. While this film isn't necessarily bad, it is treading water, failing to provide anything new or engaging.
Rated 29 Oct 2014
Rated 27 Oct 2014
60
38th
Very loosely based on the legend/myth of Hercules, this felt more like a Conan spin-off. That's fine by me! I really enjoyed the action and adventure.
Rated 27 Oct 2014
Rated 02 Aug 2014
40
35th
No matter how you parse these spiritual musings, there's no getting around Hercules' sexual allusions and flirtations with nudity. Or its wall-to-wall tapestry of blood and violence. Or its profanities. Plus, let's be honest: The movie just isn't very good. Hercules, the Western world's first über-buff superhero, has been the subject of many a movie, and likely will be for many more. The guy's legacy is as wide as his shoulders. But this particular tale will be--and should be--quickly forgotten.
Rated 02 Aug 2014
Rated 30 Jul 2014
65
36th
Half badass kill fest / half parody of mythical war films. Fun.
Rated 30 Jul 2014
Rated 30 Jul 2014
100
51st
really good action adventure 10 out of 10
Rated 30 Jul 2014
Rated 28 Jul 2014
55
19th
Brett Ratner is still a fat talentless hack but this is somewhat salvaged by the Rock. Hercules' merry band of rogues are the usual rehashed archetypes. The action scenes (aside from the bow scenes) aren't really that creative or interesting. The dialogue sucks for the most part. There's also all sorts of illogical plot holes such as when Hercules suddenly has enough "magic" armor around to equip an entire army. Where did he get all this shit? Does anyone care? I sure didn't.
Rated 28 Jul 2014
Rated 28 Jul 2014
78
46th
Trying to put the tragic deaths of his wife and children behind him, Hercules (Dwayne Johnson) agrees to fight for the Thracian King Cotys (John Hurt)--but there is more to this particular assignment than he realizes. A refreshingly lean story, told in a manner maximizing badassery and minimizing convolution. Surprisingly well-written, with humor that feels organic, and generally well-acted, with Ian McShane's casually morbid seer a particular highlight. Johnson does not lack for gravitas.
Rated 28 Jul 2014
Rated 27 Jul 2014
10
6th
Shield Wall: The Movie. But seriously, did I just watch a movie where Hercules teaches Thracians how to form a shield wall like Romans? For real?? This is how they turn a mythological character into a "realistic" historical figure? By blatantly screwing history in the ass? For real??
Rated 27 Jul 2014
Rated 27 Jul 2014
75
75th
Awesome stuff--I saw it with a big audience, and everybody was hooting and hollering and yee-hawing at all the right places. The cast is great, the script sets just the right tongue-in-cheek tone, and maximum kickassery is achieved and maintained throughout. Colorful and anachronistic and funny, and it has the whole three-act "hero redeemed!" structure working for it. It's fun, guys. I had fun at HERCULES and I am not ashamed.
Rated 27 Jul 2014
Rated 17 Nov 2024
16
12th
That was easy to browse through. Peter Mullan and Rebecca Ferguson were nice to see, but Joseph Fiennes was too gay for my taste. Karolina Szymczak was the mother of Hercules. The humour was ridiculous. I did not know they've got so good dental hygiene during Hercules times.
Rated 17 Nov 2024
Rated 10 Aug 2023
67
8th
اکشنه به هر حال ممکنه اکشن دوستها رو جذب کنه
Rated 10 Aug 2023
Rated 28 Jul 2021
43
27th
Ian McShane is good, Rock going smash on some bad dudes is good, the rest... not so good. Ugly as sin, but the story (helped a great deal by this films take on the Hercules mythology) is functional enough to support the silly violence. I was reasonably entertained.
Rated 28 Jul 2021
Rated 28 Feb 2020
48
21st
This was obviously never meant as any sort of drama piece, so I would have cut the child-killing plot threads straight out and amped up the humor. Loved Rufus Sewell's quips and wanted 2000% more of them. The beast killing action was fantastic and interesting (5% of the action sequences), the bits with soldiers screaming and waiving their spears was intellectually incredibly boring and visually tedious (95% of the action sequences). Watch the Scorpion King instead.
Rated 28 Feb 2020
Rated 30 Sep 2019
40
19th
ger; [Hercules -- Extended Cut]; als verehrter Halbgott soll Hercules einem König helfen sein Land vor Eindringlingen zu bewahren - doch die zentauren kommen wegen einem intrigenreichen geheimnis.;
Rated 30 Sep 2019
Rated 01 Jan 2019
20
4th
Very underwhelming. I feel like I've watched a version of this movie of a band of rogues several times before. There's nothing really wrong with the film but it doesn't feel like a Hercules film at all.
Rated 01 Jan 2019
Rated 20 Nov 2017
73
44th
In a vacuum, 2014's "Hercules" was a pretty decent movie. It was fun, it was action packed, it had it's share of laughs, and it had The Rock and Ian McShane, they had some good chemistry. But by the time "Hercules" saw the light of day, the market was flooded with your 300's, Clash of the Titan's, Pompeii, you name it. The market was tired, we were all tired of ancient Greece/Rome. "Hercules" was a perfectly competent movie, entertaining for the duration, it just came out at the wrong time.
Rated 20 Nov 2017
Rated 09 Aug 2017
49
25th
The Rock is suitably muscular as the titular hero; the movie is not as big as he is and constantly lets him down, sadly.
Rated 09 Aug 2017
Rated 11 Apr 2017
75
62nd
A fun action movie. Its nothing complex, and it could use a bit less action and a few more character moments, but its got exciting action, good (if simple) supporting characters and a charismatic lead. An enjoyable, brainless action flick.
Rated 11 Apr 2017
Rated 27 Feb 2017
6
60th
Very interesting twist to the usual Hercules myth. For its premise alone, I enjoyed the movie. The execution was rather average though, but the actors played the hell out of it and made it work. If you watch this at face value and don't overthink it, it's pretty fun.
Rated 27 Feb 2017
Rated 16 Jan 2017
44
12th
Only watched this because it was on the TV, about as amazing as you'd expect.
Rated 16 Jan 2017
Rated 28 Apr 2016
9
29th
Need to rewatch, but enjoyed the action I recall.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
Rated 18 Apr 2016
5
1st
A bastardization of the source material for the purpose of delivering one the most generic action movies I've ever seen.
Rated 18 Apr 2016
Rated 29 Mar 2016
38
17th
Fodder.
Rated 29 Mar 2016
Rated 29 Feb 2016
44
18th
Like with many other films nowadays, I have the feeling I've seen all of this a million times before. Creativity 0.
Rated 29 Feb 2016
Rated 29 Feb 2016
70
54th
I liked the parts that were a more realistic version of Hercules. And The Rock provided and interesting charm. But THAT HORSE THROW
Rated 29 Feb 2016
Rated 28 Dec 2015
5
19th
Johnson works as well as the titular protagonist as you'd expect, the action is fun, and the pace is fast. This combined with an interesting take on the classical myth makes 'Hercules' a more entertaining watch than one would think.
Rated 28 Dec 2015
Rated 29 Nov 2015
37
20th
About on the same level of stupidity as Clash of the Titans. Dwayne Johnson is great though, as usual.
Rated 29 Nov 2015
Rated 24 Nov 2015
76
43rd
The Rock was rocking out in this mythical action film. I thought that the cast had some great chemistry and I thought it had some really funny writing. Comedy I feel like is essential to a good action film, to break up the action sequences. I thought that Ian McShane stole the show as he kept prophesying that he would be killed by a flaming weapon. I also thought that Ingrid Berdal was a beautiful Amazon woman who would put Hawkeye to shame with her bow and arrow skills...
Rated 24 Nov 2015
Rated 04 Nov 2015
60
53rd
The movie won't achieve a legendary status, but at least it was way better than "The legend of ..."
My (almost legendary) opinion here : http://opinion-as-a-moviefreak.blogspot.be/2015/11/hercules-2014.html [Full review]
Rated 04 Nov 2015
Rated 12 Sep 2015
59
24th
I really like The Rock, but he makes bad role decisions, and working with Brett Ratner is one of them.
Rated 12 Sep 2015
Rated 11 Aug 2015
79
21st
With Hercules, Brett Ratner and Dwayne Johnson are out to entertain you -- no more, no less. And that is just what they do.
Based on the graphic novel by Steve Moore, Brett Ratner's Hercules (boy, we love typing those three words) aims to show us the real Greek hero: the man rather than the demi-god, the truth rather than the legend. Yet this is no grim, gritty, 'Nolanized' rethink of the popular ancient myth.
Rated 11 Aug 2015
Rated 12 Jul 2015
67
69th
A wholly entertaining interpretation of the legend of Hercules. Magnificent production design, funny dialog, and quality stunts. What's not to like?
Rated 12 Jul 2015
Rated 16 Jun 2015
30
9th
Passes the time.
Rated 16 Jun 2015
Rated 04 May 2015
50
12th
I watched this during a flight so I could fall asleep during, and I quite enjoyed it with such high expectations as these. I did fall asleep and had to rewind at some point but I really did like the realistic take of the charachter and wasn't too bored.
Rated 04 May 2015
Rated 06 Apr 2015
25
13th
This was the perfect airplane movie. I would have never watched it otherwise.
Rated 06 Apr 2015
Rated 04 Mar 2015
65
39th
Surprisingly, a really entertaining film. A fun watch, albeit not a stellar movie. Very much in the vein of movies like Fast and Furious.
Rated 04 Mar 2015
Rated 15 Feb 2015
40
34th
Poor Rocky. He had a better chance of getting Philadelphia to cheer Roman Reigns than helping this become a good movie. Like in Philly, he tried admirably but couldn't pull it off, and like in Philly, we feel bad for him here. This is another attempt to demyth a legendary figure (see: Robin Hood, King Arthur), and it falls flat. You want centaurs? In this film, they're faker than A-Rod. Nemean Lion? It probably was a stuffed animal, dummy. And why is the evil king named Coitus?
Rated 15 Feb 2015
Rated 13 Feb 2015
50
77th
Hercules (2014) with Dwayne Johnson as the legend, exactly the way you expect it to be. No real surprises, no real disappointments. A solid adventure film that does the trick nicely with some snacks....
Rated 13 Feb 2015
Rated 04 Jan 2015
45
24th
While the script could have been written by a 10 year old, it provides for an entertaining enough movie. Ratner does nothing for this, as The Rock carries this movie on his shoulders. The supporting cast could have been played by better actors and written better. Truly, I blame Ratner for this movie as it could have been better than it was. Thankfully however, this was no Legend of Hercules.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
Rated 04 Jan 2015
74
63rd
Nihayet bu sefer olmuş film. Efsane değil Epik olarak çekilmiş Hercules 'ün tek adam yapılmaması ekibe dahil olması filmi ve konuyu genel olarak zenginleştirmiş. Efsaneler ara ara sadece efsane olarak veya yanlış anlaşılma olarak verilmiş bu yüzden de senaryo başarılı olmuş.Filmde zaman zaman komik sahneler bile var. Şu evrende düşünüyorum Hercules rolünü Dwayne Johnson'dan başka kim oynayabilir, sonuç olarak diğerlerini de katarak oyuncu seçimleri de başarılı.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
Rated 22 Dec 2014
40
31st
Hercules is a mediocre action movie that's pretty much what you would expect from a movie teaming up Dwayne Johnson and Brett Ratner in an adaptation of a Hercules graphic novel. It's got lots of action, a few laughs, some strong visuals, and a charismatic lead ... all serving a poor story, uninteresting characters, and a whole lot of nothing that functions as the rest of the movie. It's mediocre, and for some people, that's enough.
Rated 22 Dec 2014
Rated 07 Dec 2014
60
13th
Well... what can I say. It was an epic movie with a horrible script. Thus, this horrible script destroyed any value that great actors like John Hurt and Ian McShane added to the movie. The action and epicness were pretty cool, but sadly didnt save this movie from being utterly mediocre.
Rated 07 Dec 2014
Rated 07 Dec 2014
28
5th
Hercules disappoints with not so good acting and a horrible storyline. It all seems very unreal and very unconvincing. I can't really say I enjoyed it. 28/100.
Rated 07 Dec 2014
Rated 17 Nov 2014
45
3rd
The dialogue is hilarious. Hilariously crap. Its so awkward I had to mute it at times.
Rated 17 Nov 2014
Rated 16 Nov 2014
31
12th
All those promising epic scenes from the trailer are over before you know it and the rest is just pretty boring. I did like the demystification of myths though.
Rated 16 Nov 2014
Rated 13 Nov 2014
70
28th
nothing special, never liked the greek heroes anyway
Rated 13 Nov 2014
Rated 09 Nov 2014
30
21st
The Rock is a guilty pleasure of mine - as is WWE - so I'm still watching pretty much everything he's in. Most basic storytelling devices are at work here so what you expect is pretty much what you get. There are a couple exciting sequences and the action is shot decently. However, this is still a Brett Ratner blockbuster film so it's not anything special.
Rated 09 Nov 2014
Rated 09 Nov 2014
4
44th
Well, first things first: Compared to the Renny Harlin/Kellan Lutz Hercules joint that came out back in January, this is a motherfucking lost David Lean film. Viewed by itself, it's a little mediocre - this is Ratner, after all - with fairly generic battle sequences that grind on unimpressively. But it does have the Rock's charisma, John Hurt, Ian McShane, and a couple neat action scenes. Watch it with Pompeii for a mediocre-but-watchable-2014-ancient-Greek-action-flicks film festival.
Rated 09 Nov 2014
Rated 03 Nov 2014
65
86th
Light hearted sword and sorcery, put your brain away and enjoy the action.
Rated 03 Nov 2014
Rated 01 Nov 2014
87
29th
1286: not bad!
Rated 01 Nov 2014
Rated 29 Oct 2014
2
31st
Pretty basic warrior-with-a-funny/crazy-crew-stuff. Nothing fancy or anything, but I had fun with it throughout. - Okay
Rated 29 Oct 2014
Rated 30 Sep 2014
30
4th
Interesting fights, a Dwayne Johnson in top form to serve a scenario that corresponds to the current Hollywood standard.
Rated 30 Sep 2014
Rated 28 Sep 2014
80
48th
Film nudny, przewidywalny i banalny, w tym wypadku okazuje sie zupelnie inaczej. To odslona Herkules jakiego jeszcze nie znalismy, podana w przyjemny sposob.
Rated 28 Sep 2014
Rated 22 Sep 2014
42
23rd
This has got to be the single most generic action film I've seen in a long time. I watched the movie because I tend to at least enjoy Dwayne Johnson's performance if nothing else, however this movie doesn't even give him a chance to shine. I don't remember a single character's name aside from Hercules and I cared less about what happened to any of them. Not horrible just painfully mediocre generic bullshit.
Rated 22 Sep 2014
Rated 28 Aug 2014
30
6th
dear producers of all that is unholy and banal, here is my proposition: instead of spending millions of awesome dollars on making as many people as possible feel miserable and empty, spend them on one person who already is empty and miserable and make him feel awesome. my details and paypal information follow shortly.
Rated 28 Aug 2014
Rated 13 Aug 2014
50
38th
Alright. I enjoyed it because my expectations were brutally low. Could have been a lot better though. Only really shines in a few moments towards the end when The Rock goes full Hercules and the film is suddenly a revenge flick. I wouldn't recommend it but it passes the time.
Rated 13 Aug 2014
Rated 10 Aug 2014
71
68th
I had NO expectations for this whatsoever.. Not a fan of The Rock because he always plays bad or mediocre movies.. Aksel Hennie (Tydius) is a norwegian like me so that's the only reason I went to see it but i'm glad I did! It was suprisingly good. There were no myhological creatures which I find weird because Hercules is a mythological character.. I actually think that made the movie better this way! Aksel Hennie played great, even tough he said on word the whole movie :)
Rated 10 Aug 2014
Rated 07 Aug 2014
59
24th
I'll watch a Dwayne Johnson movie--I respect the work he puts in. His acting shines even in this unsophisticated film. And the way the script turns the legend of Hercules on its ear is refreshing. If you want a mindless action movie with some good Hollywood special effects, then go for it. Otherwise, keep your expectations very, very low.
Rated 07 Aug 2014
Rated 05 Aug 2014
52
28th
the story isn't gripping and the two action scenes before the climax weren't especially thrilling or exciting. i did like the action for the climax, and wish the film had been more of this type of adventure instead of just 2 merely acceptable battle scenes. the cast actually does well. hercules as a character is much less interesting than his entourage and despite forced attempts he has less depth as well. john hurt hamming it up was charming as always.
Rated 05 Aug 2014
Rated 04 Aug 2014
60
6th
I was pleasantly surprised by the film, after I heard that the Rock was headlining this with Ratner directing. The action pieces are solid, and thoroughly entertaining. There are some stand out comedic performances that pick up the overall weight of the film, and I was actually a fan of the overall grounding of the Hercules character (though the conclusion stretches that).
Rated 04 Aug 2014
Rated 28 Jul 2014
66
73rd
This film is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. The action scenes are incredible and very effective. The choreography of the fight scenes are a real highlight and its difficult not to be captivated with each heart pounding moment! I enjoyed spending time with all of the characters and The Rock is perfect casting as Hercules. Ian McShane brings a comedy element to the story and it works really well. This film never takes itself to seriously so its a really fun watch!
Rated 28 Jul 2014
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