The Legend of Hercules

A cheesy, fast-paced sword-and-sandals romp with wooden acting and cheap effects, but energetic fight scenes and a so-bad-it's-fun vibe.

Directed by

Renny Harlin

Genres

Action, Adventure

Starring

Kellan Lutz, Liam McIntyre, Gaia Weiss

Tagline

Every man has a destiny.

Overview

In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit.

How it feels

Campy, earnest and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, power, betrayal, love

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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