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  Hercules (1997)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
There isn't a Disney movie out there with wit as sharp as this one's with much of it probably lost on the audience guessing by the rating given to this movie.
Breaking from tradition, her character is not all that lady-like in her biting wit and sarcasm, but it works, serving to make the movie funny and her character lovable despite working with questionable motives.
The set-up and plot is typical for the movie but the script, animation, and music are most original AND good.
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  Hercules (1997 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The movie depicts the adventures of Heracles (known in the movie by his Roman name, Hercules), the son of Zeus, in Greek mythology.
In the movie, Hercules is the son of Zeus and Hera.
Disney took considerable liberties with the myth of Hercules, since some of the original material and characters were inappropriate for younger viewers, such as Hercules being conceived through a god posing as a mortal woman's husband, and of his stepmother Hera's attempts to kill him.
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 Hercules (1997 movie) - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Hercules is an animated 1997 Disney movie about Heracles (known in the movie by his Roman name, Hercules), the son of Zeus, in Greek mythology.
In the movie, Hercules is the son of Zeus and Hera (the myths had him as the son of Zeus and a mortal, earth-born woman).
The movie Hercules has almost nothing to do with the myth of Herakles, and should not be regarded as being about the mythological hero.
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 Encyclopedia: Hercules (1997 movie)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as the field in general.
Gerald Scarfe (born 1936) is a British cartoonist and illustrator whose work is characterised by an apparent obsession with the grotesque and diseased, perhaps a result of an asthmatic, bed-ridden childhood.
The Twelve Labours of Herakles (Hercules) are a series of stories connected by a continuous narrative, concerning a penance carried out by Herakles.
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 Hercules (1997 movie)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This was followed by an animated television series based on the movie characters and Zero to Hero a direct-to-video movie.
Character design was by noted British caricaturist Gerald Scarfe and as a result the film a quirky visual style unusual in recent films.
The plot synopsis in this movie is controversial to the original Greek myths as as to previous movies.
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 Hercules   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Hercules was the name in Roman mythology of the hero Heracles from Greek mythology, the son of ZeusJupiter (or Jove, the Roman name for the Greek god Zeus) and the mortal Alcmene.
The cult of Hercules may have been the first foreign one to be adopted in Rome; his most important shrine, the Ara Maxima, was in the original Palatine HillPalatine settlement.
The constellation Hercules soars high in the east on early June evenings along with many other constellations that are beginning to stake a claim on the night sky, a sure sign that muggy summer nights and mosquitoes soon will be entrenching themselves as well.
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 Hidden Mickeys in Hercules (1997)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
After Hercules defeats the river guardian and is talking to Meg, she says "Are you always this articulate" and he manages to spit out "Hercules.
Hercules has one particular Muse in the movie ads that has an upside down Hidden Mickey in her hair.
In the movie Hercules there is a Mickey in the stars as Herc enters the temple of the Gods for the first time.
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 Hercules (1997)
Hercules failed to strike a chord with the summer's audiences, and it ended up a near-flop; it pulled in almost $100 million, which might be great for Antz or The Prince Of Egypt but is an enormous disappointment for Disney's summer blockbuster.
I've now seen Hercules four times in the last three years, and while it'll never be at the top of my personal hit parade, I must admit that I like it more and more every time I see it.
Hercules appears in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1 on this single-sided, dual-layered DVD; the image has not been enhanced for 16X9 televisions,.
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 Hercules
Predictably, the mythic strongman has been cast into a generic quasi-Christian narrative, complete with an infallible father-god (this Zeus sires Hercules with his wife Hera, not by raping a mortal female) and an evil Satan.
No, this is standard road movie formula with bulging biceps: Herc wants to be a hero, slays beasts, saves Olympus, gets the girl (Megara, whom he later murders...
All questions of offensiveness or authenticity aside, though, this movie is simply not among Disney's strongest.
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 Hercules (1997)
Hercules the man (or is that the god?) lends himself well to the Disney treatment.
Woods is the commanding force in the movie, fast-talking, fast-scheming, and fast on his way to becoming his very own Mickey D's tie-in.
Coming as late in Hercules as it does, this message is not too intrusive, although the film's "zero to hero" theme seems to have been shamelessly borrowed from The Mask.
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 Hercules - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Hercules   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Hercules lies just south of San Pablo Bay, 24 km/15 mi north-northeast of Oakland.
Founded in 1869 as a centre for the manufacture of dynamite for California's mines, it has grown rapidly as a residential suburb since 1970.
We lent to Alexander the strength of Hercules, The wisdom of our foreheads, the cunning of our knees; We bowed our necks to service: they ne'er were loosed again,-- Make way there--way for the ten-foot teams Of the Forty-Pounder train!
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 DVD: Hercules [1997]
Hercules is the son of Zeus and Hera, but is abducted from Olympus and transformed into a mortal by Hades to ensure that, according to prophecy, he cannot later thwart the ruler of the underworld's planned takeover of heaven.
Hercules is a goody boy-scout, and Megara's seductress routine is a little overdone, but they still grow on you in the end.
This movie is worth it alone for the hilarious antics of Pain and Panic, along with the stylish villany of Hades.
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 Hercules (1997) - FilmAffinity
Hercules is raised on Earth and retains his god-like strength, but when he discovers his immortal heritage Zeus tells him that to return to Mount Olympus he must become a True Hero.
Hercules becomes a famous hero with the help of his friend Pegasus and his personal trainer, Phil the satyr.
Hercules battles monsters, Hades and the Titans, but it is his self-sacrifice to rescue his love Meg which makes him a True Hero.
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 Review: Hercules (1997)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Hercules has the dubious distinction of being the least-enchanting cartoon Disney has fashioned in over a decade.
Hercules comes close to being a remake of the The Little Mermaid with a male hero.
So, although Hercules is undoubtedly one of the summer's most lightly enjoyable motion pictures, I couldn't shake the feeling that it could have been and done more.
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 Hercules (1997) Lyrics
The son of Greek gods Zeus (voice of Rip Torn) and Hera (Samantha Eggar), Hercules (voice of Josh Keaton) is stolen as a boy by the minions of Hades (voice of James Woods), lord of the underworld.
Forced to live among humans, Hercules is turned into a half-god and half-mortal after drinking a forbidden potion brewed by Hades' right hand men, Pain (voice of Bob Goldthwait) and Panic (voice of Matt Frewer).
Now Hercules has the remarkable strength of a god, but is trapped in the body of a human, and before he learns how to use his power properly he goes through a typically adolescent awkward period.
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 Movie Habit: Review of Hercules (1997), ** 1/2
Hercules is the mortal son of Zeus, but he has the strength of a god.
The "real" Hercules was a bastard son of Zeus and a mortal.
Hera caused Hercules to go insane, during which time he slaughtered his first wife (Megara) and their children.
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 Movie Review - Hercules (1997) - eFilmCritic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Part of the charm of this movie is that Hercules is such a rare item: A three-dimensional, sympathetic MALE character in a Disney cartoon.
Three things make this a particularly original Disney movie: The characters are drawn stylishly, rather than realistically; there are TWO two-parents families, with no deaths among them; and the villain is more funny than scary.
Furthermore, the theme, as stated by Zeus in the movie, is the best yet: "Being famous is not the same as being a true hero." In this day of over-blown basketball stars and false celebrity gods, it is important that we learn what a real hero is all about.
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 At-A-Glance Film Reviews: Hercules (1997)
Hercules himself has an advantage over Disney's other shy yet aspiring heroes; he's already insanely strong but also a bit clumsy, which leads to some nice moments of physical comedy.
Hercules and the Princess of Troy (1965) (aka: "Hercules Vs. the Sea Monster")
Hercules In the Maze of the Minotaur (1994)
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 MMI Movie Review: Hercules   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
"Hercules" is a sharp and funny animated flick with just enough sentiment to satisfy Disney protocol.
He does succeed, though, in having the infant banished from Olympus, but the grown-up Hercules discovers his true identity, and sets about trying to make it back to god-hood by performing one truly heroic deed.
The slyest, or is it the most cynical, thing about "Hercules," is the send-up of its own merchandising hype.
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 Alan_menken   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
I mean with the fact that Rick Moranis was the PERFECT person for the lovable Seymour Krelborn, and Ellen Greene was absolutly fabulous with her role of Audrey...
Though i thought the movie soundtrack was pretty good but it was missing a few things...
The movie was very dark and the music reflected that...
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 1997: Movie Reviews: Marlene's World
I do like the way the movie balances the questions of science and Gods existence when faced with the question of intelligent life forms in outer space.
I have one favorite part in the movie which comes at the end of the movie where the boat finally stops.
For the ending of the movie the big screen is great, but for the rest of the movie go rent it on video when it comes out.
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 Are you looking for Disney Movie Hercules? This page provides new information on Disney Movie Hercules!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
In the movie, Hercules is the son of...
Hercules was a delightful romp through the Greek myths, and while the animation was beautifully done, the story was a little too much like previous Disney efforts.
Redirected from Hercules (movie)) Hercules is an animated 1997Disneymovie about Hercules, the son of Zeus...
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 Hercules Movie Posters | FigurinesIX.info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Hercules is a great movie, and I would recommend it to anyone...
I never saw the Hercules movie but I have seen loads of episodes of the TV series and it is a very funny...
A great selection of movie posters, with an emphasis on design, from the '30s to '60s.
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 Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus (1998) (V)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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Instead we are left with a mediocre slog that would have been tiresome without the breathtakingly appalling animation that makes "He-Man" look cutting edge.
I have seen this movie and would like to comment on it
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 LookSmart - Directory search for "1997"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
May 9, 1997-- Alexis Herman was sworn in as the nation's first Black secretary of labor on this day.
William Weld, Republican governor of Massachusetts from 1991 to 1997, now wants to be governor of New York.
Stratas appears several times on this list of Metropolitan Operas that were broadcast on television between 1992 and 1997.
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 Movie Review - Hercules (1997) - eFilmCritic
Herc trains with Phil the satyr, fights hydras and battles Hades (James Woods), and occasionally finds time to fall for Meg (Susan Egan), all in order to become a true hero and return to Mount Olympus as a god.
Hercules is at least as good as Hunchback, and better than Pocahontas.
This isn't worthy of "Disney masterpiece" status, but it's still a good movie for the kids.
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 IndiaParenting.com - Movie Reviews - Hercules (1997)
The three Fates warn him that his plans would be endangered if Hercules, Zeus newborn child, is still around by the time he tries to take over Mount Olympus.
Hades sends Pain and Panic to turn Hercules into a mortal and kill him, but they fail in their attempt and leave him on earth with his divine strength to be raised as a human.
Hercules grows up but later learns he is the son of gods, and in order to return to Mt. Olympus he must turn into a "true hero".
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 Hercules Soundtrack Reviews @ Movie Music . com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This is not a spectacularly original story, however the means at which the filmmakers approach it is quite unique.
After composer Alan Menken's ensemble musical upon ensemble musical was burdened on audiences throughout the late '80s and early '90s, the trend eventually had to suffer, and Hercules was it.
The vocalists on this album are incredibly capable and their performances are spot-on, even Danny DeVito's Jimmy Durante-esque "So You Wanna Be a Hero?" Chanteuse Susan Egan performs a delightfully upbeat (for a change!) love song, which is one of the strongest cues on the album.
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Probably in the top 5% of movies ever made.
These movies are bad enough they literally leave you aghast and drop-jawed.
All other movies fall somewhere between the two extremes.
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 Hercules (1997) - Movie connections
- Hercules, Megara, Philoctetes, Pegasus, Zeus, Hermes, Hades, Pain and Panic are guests at the House of Mouse
- Hercules, Hades, Pegasus, Philoctetes, the Fates, Megara, Zeus and Hermes are guests at the House of Mouse
- Hercules, Hades, Megara, Philoctetes, Pain, Panic, Zeus, Hermes and the Fates are guests at the House of Mouse
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