Rated PG-13 for violence
Starring Kellan Lutz, Scott Adkins, Roxanne McKee
Directed by Renny Harlin
The Story:
The Queen (McKee) doesn't care much for the bloodthirsty King (Adkins) anymore, so she prays that she could have a child that could bring peace to the world. Enter Zeus... pun fully intended. As the young prince grows, he is hated by his father, and sent to die in a foreign land. But when asked his name, he gives them the name that his mother said he was to be called: Hercules (Lutz) Hercules works his way back to his homeland to save himself, and his people from the tyranny of his father.
Eh... it wasn't too bad.
Hercules: Year One.
Not a whole lot of Herculean Tasks or feats are performed. Heck, the big guy doesn't even get his power until the movie is nearing the conclusion.
Think of it as Gladiator, with superpowers.
Again, it's not a horrible film by any stretch of the imagination.
Renny Harlin is at the helm, and Renny Harlin does know how to direct a competent action flick, which he once again proves here.
My hope... the one coming out this summer with The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, will be much, much better.
Final Grade: C... maybe even a C+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Wouldn't own it, wouldn't have a problem watching it again.
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