We want the Hercules from the myths... Not this rip off

Problem is that they didn't even stick to the comics! Notice how in the beginning when this project was announced, and even up until recently, it was originally titled "Hercules: The Thracian Wars"?

But then Alan Moore ("Watchmen", "V For Vendetta") and others in the comic book/graphic novel community denounced this movie as a horrid adaptation that had little to do with the actual comic book series it is suppossedly based on...and this was just one of the complaints...

So by the time the movie was released the title turned into just "Hercules". If this was meant to be some franchise starter...I think it pretty safe to assume that those expectations have been hopefully nullified!

In light of the two horrible movies about Hecules, count them two in one year..., "The Legend Of Hercules" and this turd, "Hercules", and though I cannot believe I'll say this, I hope that any movies that have to do with Greek mythology are put to rets! Honestly, just let the stories and characters be, until someone comes along, who can treat them with the respect they deserve and takes them seriously enough to create an actual movie with substance and style...or maybe this subject matter is better suited for a TV series!

Honestly, I preferred Kevin Sorbo in "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys", at least it didn't have an air of pretentious bulls*it about it, it was just fun to watch and all parties involved knew this and did not take themselves too seriously, but were determined to create something many could enjoy. And they did! More so than those behind this movie ever did!


"Today is the tomorrow I was so worried about yesterday"--Anthony Hopkins

Its been done over and over again.
I liked this version the best so far because it was about the man that became the legend, not the legend we all know.
It was a nice unique action packed movie that differentiated itself well from every other Hercules movie made. My hat is off to the people that dared to give us something different instead of the same old again.

I've got some bad news for you, Hollywood doesn't care what YOU want. I know it must tough news, I will pray for you.

You mean the Kevin Sorbo version.

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I watched it today and thought it was a good movie, but not a good Hercules movie. I knew beforehand it wasn't about the 12 labors, but the trailer made me think there would be at least some good (longer) flashbacks. I was disappointed to find out that most footage of the labors was already in trailer.

Hercules' myth is a great story that would translate very well to the screen. Why is Hollywood apparently incapable of doing it? It seems that the studios, nowadays, think it's too risky to do adapt anything that is not a commercially successful book, graphic novel or some such. Myth is not enough.

Also, I don't understand why, in this day and age, when some of the most successful blockbusters are superhero movies with all kinds of fantastic stuff, including aliens with godlike powers, they often go for a more realistic approach when it's about Mythology. The hydra was some guy(s) in a costume, seriously?!

This movie has the best Hercules characterization that I have ever seen. It's a shame that it was wasted.

Hollywood give you something impressive, dream on brother!! The studios aren't interested in myths just wads of cash. There is no point asking them to do anything, the studios don't care what the audience wants

Well said and absolutely agreed!