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Jbug · 12-30-2013, 04:02 PM

Any have some thoughts on how this movie will turn out? I understand why they cast some pretty boy with muscles but my favorite Hercules is the one from Jason & The Argonauts (Harryhausen) followed by Steve Reeves. Nigel Green is my pick because he plays the character like he is in the Greek stories which is a flawed, head strong person who's earthly taste gets him into trouble that he is truly remorseful for later on . Green played the short role well. Also because he has a more down to earth look (average guy).

This makes me think of Samson from the book of Judges in the Bible. I'll bet he wasn't muscle bound at all as it is man who looks at the outward appearances but God looks at the heart of a person.

ariakon · 12-30-2013, 04:13 PM

As a grad student whose studies focus primarily on Mythology, I'm extremely wary of this movie. It looks too much like Spartacus on Starz. In the myths, Hercules (or Herakles) is incredible. He fights the entire Amazonian nation basically with his bare hands and sometimes a club. He fights Hydras, and skins mythical lions. In the movie, he barely seems any different from a typical soldier.

Obviously, I need to see the movie before condemning it, but I'm afraid it's going to be like the new Clash of the Titans or Troy. Instead of trying so harf to modernize these stories, they should adopt their ancient spirit. They can still be gruesome, and "edgy," without sacrificing their intelligence.

You're right, he does look more like Samson than Hercules.

As to the actor, I did like Steve Reeves. Lou Ferrigno certainly looked the part.

Mandalorian · 12-30-2013, 04:26 PM

I thought Troy was good. Not entirely sure what they altered mythology-wise, but ignorance is bliss, I suppose. As for the new Hercules, I think the film looks terrible. I was unintentionally laughing at the trailer when it aired in front of a movie it didn't belong in front of (I think American Hustle). On the other hand, I'm curious to see what the Dwayne Johnson Hercules looks like. As for a favorite Hercules actor, I haven't seen many, but a it safe to say the Disney animated one was pretty good?

ariakon · 12-30-2013, 04:36 PM

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I thought Troy was good. Not entirely sure what they altered mythology-wise, but ignorance is bliss, I suppose. As for the new Hercules, I think the film looks terrible. I was unintentionally laughing at the trailer when it aired in front of a movie it didn't belong in front of (I think American Hustle). On the other hand, I'm curious to see what the Dwayne Johnson Hercules looks like. As for a favorite Hercules actor, I haven't seen many, but a it safe to say the Disney animated one was pretty good?

I didn't dislike Troy, I just thought it would have been better to follow Homer. They took some elements from Vergil and then added elements of their own, probably because Orlando Bloom was extremely popular back then and so they tried to make Paris a more sympathetic character. In the stories, he's a bit of a dick.

Plus, I just like the gods and goddesses and wish they would keep them in more often. Athena's fight with Aries is particularly amusing, as she bashes him with a giant rock.

Strangely enough, for all the liberties they take, the God of War games actually portray the mythology well. The original Clash of the Titans, though cheesy, was pretty good on that front too. I've always loved the fight with Medusa.

Jbug · 12-30-2013, 08:16 PM

So, if I got this right, there are two Herc movies coming out next year?

Mandalorian · 12-30-2013, 08:22 PM

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So, if I got this right, there are two Herc movies coming out next year?

Yeah. Brett Ratner's "Hercules", starring Dwayne Johnson. And "The Legend of Hercules" starring whoever, directed by some guy who had a few good movies in the 90's...

cbas593 · 12-30-2013, 08:24 PM

Ok I will admit I watched Kevin Sorbo as Hercules when I was young and loved the show, as I got older went back and tried to watch and it was horrible. As far as a favorite I couldn't really say but I hope these movies are worthy of watching.

Hardkore · 12-30-2013, 08:27 PM

Usually when I think of Hercules I think of Kevin Sorbo. I watched that show all the time.

bowlingbilly10 · 12-30-2013, 08:39 PM

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Yeah. Brett Ratner's "Hercules", starring Dwayne Johnson. And "The Legend of Hercules" starring whoever, directed by some guy who had a few good movies in the 90's...

And it's from the guy that directed die hard 2 which is my favorite of the die hard franchise. I still have mixed feelings about this Hercules movie. I wonder how come that we haven't had at least a teaser trailer for the rocks version of Hercules since it comes out in less than 6 months?

TheWildWhelk · 12-30-2013, 09:05 PM

I prefer Kevin Sorbo as voice of Hercules in God of War 3. Great combination!

As for the new Hercules film (not the Dwayne Johnson one) the best they could do is mention that the director made a couple of decent films twenty years ago? And yes, the film does look like expensive episodic television...

Young Phoenix · 01-12-2014, 06:06 PM

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Usually when I think of Hercules I think of Kevin Sorbo. I watched that show all the time.

This! And Hollywood is to stupid to give this man a cameo. Stupid Hollywood! xD

Kevin Sorbo is the man for the 90s Hercules, loved this show and bought all DVD Boxes last year. But in this FIlmtrailer i cant see anything from Hercules, sorry.

I hope the Dwayne Johnson Movie will be better!

EricJ · 01-12-2014, 07:14 PM

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I hope the Dwayne Johnson Movie will be better!

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And it's from the guy that directed die hard 2 which is my favorite of the die hard franchise. I still have mixed feelings about this Hercules movie. I wonder how come that we haven't had at least a teaser trailer for the rocks version of Hercules since it comes out in less than 6 months?

Having already suffered through a marketing survey for the Rock version--and giving my feelings accordingly--I suspect it's getting it's last minute studio fiddling right up to release, and maybe a delay or two.
'Cause it's a mess.

[Show spoiler]

Young Phoenix · 01-12-2014, 07:18 PM

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Having already suffered through a marketing survey for the Rock version--and giving my feelings accordingly--I suspect it's getting it's last minute studio fiddling right up to release, and maybe a delay or two.
'Cause it's a mess.

[Show spoiler]

Yeah, deconstructing legends seems legit in Hollywood. God damnit! Imagine Noah with Laserpistols and stuff in monumentalfilm! Would be the same xD

EricJ · 01-12-2014, 07:20 PM

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Yeah, deconstructing legends seems legit in Hollywood. God damnit! Imagine Noah with Laserpistols and stuff in monumentalfilm! Would be the same xD

No, more like "Imagine if Noah was just an old fisherman with a boat who always told everyone in taverns the story of how he once had this big boat with animals that saved the world, they just didn't remember..."

Young Phoenix · 01-12-2014, 07:23 PM

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No, more like "Imagine if Noah was just an old fisherman with a boat who always told everyone in taverns the story of how he once had this big boat with animals that saved the world, they just didn't remember..."

Yeah, in a far future on the planet krypton, with his good friend Zod!

Will you watch this Hercules film?

EricJ · 01-12-2014, 08:11 PM

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Yeah, in a far future on the planet krypton, with his good friend Zod!

Nonononono...Please, please stop, you're just NOT QUITE getting the conceptual point, here.
Go back and sit through '04's "King Arthur", and then you will know everyone else's pain. And not one single moment before.
(Although the Russel Crowe "Robin Hood" may be used in case of emergencies, but we recommend the former for the maximum pain effect.)

Britbuffguy · 01-13-2014, 08:41 AM

Easily the front runner for the worst film of the year. I can't.imagine anything being much.worse than this. Lutz was as aawful as awful can be.

RaijinUT · 01-13-2014, 08:17 PM

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Easily the front runner for the worst film of the year. I can't.imagine anything being much.worse than this. Lutz was as aawful as awful can be.

Haven't see the new one yet... but this is how I feel about it from the previews.

I am looking forward to Dwayne Johnson's Hercules movie though.

Young Phoenix · 01-18-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Nonononono...Please, please stop, you're just NOT QUITE getting the conceptual point, here.
Go back and sit through '04's "King Arthur", and then you will know everyone else's pain. And not one single moment before.
(Although the Russel Crowe "Robin Hood" may be used in case of emergencies, but we recommend the former for the maximum pain effect.)

I will do! xD

12-30-2013, 04:02 PM	#1
Jbug Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Chicago, IL Trading Score:29	The Legend Of Hercules Movie/Who Is Your Favorite Hercules Actor? Any have some thoughts on how this movie will turn out? I understand why they cast some pretty boy with muscles but my favorite Hercules is the one from Jason & The Argonauts (Harryhausen) followed by Steve Reeves. Nigel Green is my pick because he plays the character like he is in the Greek stories which is a flawed, head strong person who's earthly taste gets him into trouble that he is truly remorseful for later on . Green played the short role well. Also because he has a more down to earth look (average guy). This makes me think of Samson from the book of Judges in the Bible. I'll bet he wasn't muscle bound at all as it is man who looks at the outward appearances but God looks at the heart of a person.

12-30-2013, 04:13 PM	#2
ariakon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Location:VA Blu-ray collection:47	As a grad student whose studies focus primarily on Mythology, I'm extremely wary of this movie. It looks too much like Spartacus on Starz. In the myths, Hercules (or Herakles) is incredible. He fights the entire Amazonian nation basically with his bare hands and sometimes a club. He fights Hydras, and skins mythical lions. In the movie, he barely seems any different from a typical soldier. Obviously, I need to see the movie before condemning it, but I'm afraid it's going to be like the new Clash of the Titans or Troy. Instead of trying so harf to modernize these stories, they should adopt their ancient spirit. They can still be gruesome, and "edgy," without sacrificing their intelligence. You're right, he does look more like Samson than Hercules. As to the actor, I did like Steve Reeves. Lou Ferrigno certainly looked the part. Last edited by ariakon; 12-30-2013 at 04:20 PM.

12-30-2013, 04:26 PM	#3
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1130 Blu-ray collection:2783 Trading Score:252	I thought Troy was good. Not entirely sure what they altered mythology-wise, but ignorance is bliss, I suppose. As for the new Hercules, I think the film looks terrible. I was unintentionally laughing at the trailer when it aired in front of a movie it didn't belong in front of (I think American Hustle). On the other hand, I'm curious to see what the Dwayne Johnson Hercules looks like. As for a favorite Hercules actor, I haven't seen many, but a it safe to say the Disney animated one was pretty good?

12-30-2013, 08:16 PM	#5
Jbug Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Chicago, IL Trading Score:29	So, if I got this right, there are two Herc movies coming out next year?

12-30-2013, 08:24 PM	#7
cbas593 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Chamber Of Secrets 4K collection:131 Blu-ray collection:1284 Trading Score:175	Ok I will admit I watched Kevin Sorbo as Hercules when I was young and loved the show, as I got older went back and tried to watch and it was horrible. As far as a favorite I couldn't really say but I hope these movies are worthy of watching.

12-30-2013, 08:27 PM	#8
Hardkore Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:153 MA collection:1 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Usually when I think of Hercules I think of Kevin Sorbo. I watched that show all the time.

12-30-2013, 09:05 PM	#10
TheWildWhelk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Elsinore Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:4	I prefer Kevin Sorbo as voice of Hercules in God of War 3. Great combination! As for the new Hercules film (not the Dwayne Johnson one) the best they could do is mention that the director made a couple of decent films twenty years ago? And yes, the film does look like expensive episodic television...

01-13-2014, 08:41 AM	#17
Britbuffguy Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Madison, WI 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:323 DVD collection:23 Trading Score:62	Easily the front runner for the worst film of the year. I can't.imagine anything being much.worse than this. Lutz was as aawful as awful can be.

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