Hercule

Encore une connerie américaine qui va puiser dans l’histoire européenne en la dégradant. Sauf que moi, c’est une connerie qui m’a beaucoup amusé ! J’ai fermé les yeux sur les clichés américains et pris plaisir à regarder le demi-dieu « The Rock » et sa sympathique suite tandis qu’ils fauchaient des ennemis par centaines. Brett Ratner sait manifestement comment s’y prendre pour tourner des films de divertissement. (10/07/2016)

Watch the extended and unrated cut, otherwise it won’t make any sense. Because the only thing tha does are the several very well-executed action and battle sequences that often captivate with their straightforwardness and relatively solid dose of heaven-piercing force. The rest is just a more or less effective mess of clichés. Rather than being a pompous ancient legend, it's closer to a dirty and gloomy Conan the Barbarian, and even the main hero himself is stylized as such. It's trash, but the protagonists are and surprisingly the wisecracks work quite well and solidly lighten up the unoriginal script. (18/01/2015)

It’s a bit of a mess with tons of digital effects, but hey, it’s got The Rock, and that’s not nothing. Still, it feels like something’s missing. If I’m being honest, Pompeii had a similar vibe but was a notch more entertaining for me. (29/12/2014)

I like the idea of removing the myth from Hercules, the story based on the comic book is fine. Predictable and simple, but fine. The tempo is just right (slowing only after the introductory action sequence), decent effects and Dwayne is trying hard. Liberal usage of snappy lines (soothsayer Ian McShane dominates in this) and everything’s simply ok. Unfortunately “ok" is the problem. Ratner isn’t able to come up with anything interesting or original. The story fizzles out and ends in flames and in Scorpion King style. Hasn’t the Rock learned anything over the years? (22/10/2014)

If Hercules had focused on completing the 12 tasks I think the film would have gone into the red as well, but I'm still very pleasantly surprised at how entertaining it is. I'm definitely impressed by the awesome Dwayne Johnson, the very attractive visuals and CGI, I haven't seen such top notch effects in a long time. I was also surprised by the great and creative action, it  is long, imaginative, excellently shot and at times decently brutal, so fans will definitely get a kick out of this one. And I was especially pleased that the film pokes fun at legends and superstitions and that there's always a realistic explanation. Perfect entertainment! (25/10/2014)