The Hit
Hercules, the great demigod from ancient myth, is played by none
other than the juggernaut, Dwayne Johnson. According to news and interviews,
Dwayne packed on a lot of muscle for this role and it clearly shows on the big
screen. If you thought he looked big in the most recent Fast and Furious, well,
I'd say double that size. Aside from the guns, Dwayne Johnson did an awesome
job as Hercules.
The story begins with Hercules working as mercenary for gold and
riches. It’s revealed later that he’s suffered a traumatic experience. Hercules'
twelve great labors are mentioned throughout the adaptation but only certain
ones crucial to the film are shown. He’s followed by a group of trusted friends
who have all had tough pasts as well and Hercules has taken them under his wing.
They are bonded by battle and never question where they need to travel, nor
fight, as long as they are paid.
As the story progresses, our hero is hired
by a king in need of help. To defeat a tyrant, the king needs Hercules to train
his army to be the best of all time. Hercules makes this happen with the help
of his company, but in the end, a twist of fate reveals that Hercules helped
the wrong person and must fix his mistake.
The storyline had its ups and downs, but was still quite
entertaining. Leadership, strength, friendship, family and more themes made
Hercules an all-around feel good film.
The Verdict
- See it
- Don't see it
- RENT IT