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A hollow, lifeless retread of better epics, saved only by its brisk pace.
Verdict tier Unfavorable, most critics didn't like it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
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Critic consensus
Critical consensus on The Legend of Hercules is overwhelmingly negative, with most reviewers dismissing it as a derivative, poorly crafted film. Critics widely condemned the acting, writing, and direction, with Kellan Lutz's lead performance drawing particular scorn. Several reviewers noted the film borrows heavily from other ancient-world epics such as 300, Gladiator, and Troy without adding anything of value. The sole mild concession came from one critic who acknowledged the film's fast pace, though even that was seen as a substitute for meaningful storytelling.
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It's a sad, horribly acted in, badly directed, terribly written, clunky, hammy schlockfest that somehow released in theatres instead of direct to DVD. It doesn't help that the lead actor playing Hercules is Kellan Lutz, one of the vampires from the Twilight movies. His delivery and screen presence have the magnetism and charm of a piece of chalk.
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...this 99 minutes saga is fast paced that never pauses for a breather, but leaves you gasping for some meaningful cinema.
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Strictly an average fare, Hercules will only appeal to those who can't enough of the Greek demi gods.
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For a movie with such an interesting subject, this one unfortunately doesn't make the grade.
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The movie is full of cliches (unlimited use of slow-motion actions and mid-fight pauses) and forgettable dialogues.
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There is another Hercules film in the offing this year (The Thracian Wars) but hopefully the worse in behind us. The Legend of Hercules is one of those films where if you sleep through for most parts, you won't miss much. The good thing is, it offers considerable hope to insomniacs.
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...is no legend. It is merely a mash up of 300, Gladiator, Troy and pretty much every other film made about ancient Greece. Drab and almost despicable, this film has nothing to offer. Honestly, it's not even worth talking about.
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Made solely to keep costume designers, prop suppliers and computer effects providers orphaned after the wrap of Ridley Scott's Gladiator gainfully employed, The Legend of Hercules reduces the torturous life story of its storied Greek hero to a few, easily comprehensible words.
Credits
Kellan LutzHercules
Liam McIntyreSotiris
Gaia WeissHebe
Scott AdkinsKing Amphitryon
Roxanne McKeeQueen Alcmene
Liam GarriganIphicles
Rade ŠerbedžijaChiron
Johnathon SchaechTarak
Luke NewberryAgamemnon
Kenneth CranhamLucius
Sarai GivatySaphirra
Spencer WildingHumbaba
Bashar RahalBattalion Commander #1
Renny Harlin
Mariah GaleKakia
Richard ReidArcher
Boaz Davidson
Danny Lerner
Sean Hood
Tuomas Kantelinen
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