The man. The myth. The movie.

Hades, god of the underworld, turns Hercules, son of the Greek god Zeus, into a human being; now Hercules must prove that he’s a hero in order to regain his divinity. Disney doesn’t mind Hollywoodizing every legend they can get their hands on; this liberal take on the old Greek story was criticized, but at least this isn’t real history as in the case of Pocahontas (1995). The directors made Aladdin (1992) and this film has a character and star to match the Genie and Robin Williams; James Woods is very funny as Hades. Unremarkable songs aside, the dangers of idolatry is an effective theme and the technical qualities are first-rate.

1997-U.S. Animated. 95 min. Color. Produced by Alice Dewey, John Musker, Ron Clements. Directed by John Musker, Ron Clements. Songs: Alan Menken, David Zippel (”Go The Distance”). Voices of Tate Donovan (Hercules), Susan Egan (Megara), James Woods (Hades), Danny DeVito, Rip Torn, Samantha Eggar… Bobcat Goldthwait, Matt Frewer, Hal Holbrook. Narrated by Charlton Heston.

Trivia: The style of the animation is inspired by that of the British satirist Gerald Scarfe. Followed by a direct-to-video sequel in 1999 and an animated series in 1998.

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Published 2009-11-20 07:29