This is certainly among the stronger Disney movies released in the nineties. The storytelling and visuals really take precedence, with the musical numbers playing a smaller role – there aren’t any sweeping, dramatic songs! It offers an enjoyable adaptation of the Greek myths surrounding Hercules. The film opens with a suitably impressive narration from Charlton Heston, who explains that Hades is seeking revenge on Ze…

This film felt like a shrug to me, really. *Hercules* failed to engage me; I was left feeling unsatisfied from beginning to end. There weren’t many things that bothered me, but equally, there wasn’t much to recommend either. The actors are agreeable, and that's pretty much the extent of my praise. James Woods, Danny DeVito, and Rip Torn all deliver performances worth noting as Hades, Phil, and Zeus respectively…