The Brett Ratner directed film may not please mythological purists, but it’s a hell of an action film. While Hercules was known for his 12 labours, it’s apparent that Ratner didn’t find then important enough to focus on in the film. I admit, I was looking forward to seeing Johnson fight a lion, but if you have seen the trailer for the film, you’ve seen most of that battle. Instead, Ratner focuses on Hercules mission to protect Lord Cotys and the land of Thraces. Due to that focus, the audience gets an actionpacked, violent ride featuring Johnson destroying everything in his path. Throw in a little comedic humor from Ian McShane, who plays Amphiaurus, and you get a fun, summer popcornflick.
In conclusion, being a bigbudget, summer blockbuster, I knew better than to expect a Hercules’ film focusing on mythology. Truth be told, I always found that topic a bit boring in school. Johnson shows once again why he is the top action star in Hollywood today, as he carries the cookie cutter script, while plowing through his enemy like bowling pins. Hercules is a fun summer romp, while not very memorable, it’s still a decent way to enjoy 90 minutes.
Hercules gets a B.
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