Hercules Movie Reviews
3.5
Troy Ribeiro | NowRunning
What keeps you hooked is the rich earthy textures of the frames, the impressive production values and excellent 3D effects. In spite of its flaws, it is a treat to watch “Hercules”Read full review3.0
Reagan Gavin Rasquinha | Times of India
When Johnson isn’t punching and slashing, he conveys the softer emotions rather well. His pals though, whether by design or not, don’t leave an impact. Fiennes’ Eurystheus deserved more screen time. The climax could’ve been better and while the battles scenes aren’t as epic as *Gladiator*, the film, along with its sprinkling of tongue-in-cheek lines, makes for a fun watch.Read full review3.0
Bryan Durham | DNA India
With two Hercules films already out this year, this one comes off too little, too late despite being a far superior effort than the other two. Could’ve been so much better. Watchable, but not repeat-worthy.Read full review3.0
Pradeep Menon | Wogma
The trick to not getting bored with a film like Hercules, then, is to play along with the lead actor and director, as they dish out a passable film. Don’t expect too much, and Hercules at least won’t make you regret watching it.Read full review2.5
Rajeev Masand | IBNLive
Packed with not-too-bad 3D effects – arrows whizzing out of the screen, dangerous creatures lunging at you – and unapologetically embracing its B-movie ambitions, Hercules is watchable and occasionally good fun too. Just don’t go in with Gladiator-level expectations.Read full review2.5
Jyoti Sharma Bawa | Hindustan Times
Fans of sword-and-sandal films are bound to like this one as well. Just leave your thinking caps at home.Read full review2.5
Aubrey D'souza | BookMyShow
Hercules is a good film compared to the other one that was inflicted on us. Dwayne Johnson does his part.Read full review2.0
Shalini Langer | Indian Express
Hercules would be little more than a series of wars and body pile-ups strung together — even if Ratner does manage to surprise once in a while.Read full review2.0
Sachin Chatte | The Navhind Times
Dwayne Johnson may not be the most talented actor around but since he is sincere, there is something likable about him. With his presence Hercules is tolerable, else it would have been a disaster.Read full review1.0
Mihir Fadnavis | Mid Day
The film is directed by Brett Ratner, who continues his onslaught upon the audience that he started with the Rush Hour sequels, X-Men 3 and Tower Heist. If you thought those films were bad, you have seen nothing yet. To make this all the more unpleasant, it’s in 3D.Read full reviewNR
Deccan Chronicle Team | Deccan Chronicle
Most important, the pacing is snappy. It may sound like a backhanded compliment to praise this sometimes cheesy movie for never taking itself too seriously, but in a summer of bloated spectacles, this modesty should not be underestimated.Read full reviewNR
Rachit Gupta | Filmfare
If you like a banal story with bad acting, Hercules should be right up your alley. If you have no such kinks, you might find actual entertainment, moving with the times at 22 Jump Street.Read full reviewNR
Deepanjana Pal | Firstpost
While Hercules isn’t unwatchable, it is disappointing because an action spectacle like this one has no business being boring. You’re better off imagining what adventures could await Hercules and Singham if they did actually join biceps.Read full reviewNR
Udita Jhunjhunwala | LiveMint
The film delivers exactly what this suggests. Former wrestler Johnson is not much of an actor. So it helps that stringy wet hair partially covers his face almost throughout, thereby saving him the effort of having to emote.Read full reviewNR
Anuj Kumar | The Hindu
A laboured attempt at redefining Hercules for the new generation.Read full review