Rated PG-13
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, John Hurt, Rufus Sewell,
Directed by Brett Ratner
The Story:
Hercules (Johnson) is much more man than the legends would have you believe. However, he travels with his companions to earn their wages and set up for an eventual retirement. When he is approached to help Lord Cotys (Hurt) train an army to defend themselves, Hercules and his companions may have finally reached the end of their legend.
I think the biggest knock against this one, aside from Brett Ratner directing, was that it didn't play up the actual legend of Hercules.
On the contrary, it actually made sense out of how a legend of Hercules could have grown without him being the actual son of Zeus.
If he indeed was not the son of Zeus.
McShane and Sewell provide great support to The Rock as his compatriots. The whole ensemble works, and makes the most of their screen time together building camaraderie amongst the group.
Naturally, Dwayne Johnson is his usually charismatic self and plays the part of Hercules with his usual wink and smile delivery, but enough remorse and regret because of his troubled past.
It may not be the greatest adaptation of the legendary warrior, but I enjoyed it.
Come to think of it, I'd be hard-pressed to come up with a better version anyway.
So there!
:)
Final Grade: B-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I enjoyed it enough, and was pleased to see a copy under the tree for Christmas. :)
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