I went into the cinema expecting this version of Hercules to be a somewhat lighthearted telling of the legend. I even wondered if I might be about to see another spoof movie! What I found however, was that what humour there was seemed to have been almost entirely selected for inclusion in the trailer. The actual film I found to be a much more serious and dramatically told story. For me that was a pleasant surprise. This is a story with considerable depth. It is also brilliantly filmed with much artistic beauty apparent in the sets. I saw it in 3D on an Imax screen and the whole spectacle was breathtaking. The acting throughout is excellent and I felt great empathy, especially towards Hercules and his diverse band of companions. This is another fine example of a modern retelling of the story of a character from mythology (I saw and reviewed The 'Legend of Hercules' back in April which I also loved). My recommendation is to go and see Hercules at least once at the cinema - then buy it on blu-ray or DVD when it comes out. That's what I'll be doing. Highly recommended 10/10.
