Herc's logic

CONTAINS SPOILERS

So the Argonauts arrive on the Island of Bronze to gather food and water. But first, Jason warns them not to take anything else. If they do, they'll have to deal with the island's guardian, Talos. Hercules, however, tells them not to worry, since he's the son of the king of the gods and has battled monsters and self-proclaimed heroes from across the world, Talos would have to be completely stupid to want to pick a fight with the son of Zeus.

This...actually makes sense. We've all heard this cliched story of being warned not to, but doing it anyway. But here, we get a reason for Herc's stupidity; his ego. And why not, he's protected by Zeus, he's super-strong, and he's never lost a fight. So why should he be afraid of Talos?

So, our heroes go exploring. Herc and Hylas stumble across a giant bronze statue of Talos.

So, wait, Talos is just a statue? Wow, we got worked up over nothing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmu5sRIizdw

So the two find a treasure chamber and Herc sees no harm or shame in helping himself to the treasure. After all, it's not like the island is guarded. But, just as they head out, Talos comes to life and attacks.

"Okay, Herc, you're on!"

"Uh, I didn't know he'd be a bronze giant."

Oops.

But I love Herc's logic here. As misguided as it is, it makes sense. It's not like Odysseus's crew mistaking a sack containing the wind for a bag of treasure that Odysseus wasn't going to share with them, even though he's very trustworthy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMuplGLPD_Q

But overall, it's a good, well-written scene. And I always love seeing Herc's reaction when he finds out that Talos was more than even the son of Zeus could handle.

Brother Maynard, bring forth the holy hand grenade!