Hercules - 3 out of 5 24 Jul 14 / M / 98 mins Brett Ratner’s mythical, action-centric yarn is everything you expect a Brett Ratner mythical, action-centric yarn to be, for better and for worse. Big and brash, but lacking in brains, this medieval-esque romp is at its strongest during the multiple fight sequences, whether one-on-one or with warring armies. Ambitiously constructed and executed with undeniable flair, the action is never less than exciting and offers up a swathe of bone crunching, limb lobbing and horse throwing (yep!) events that, although predominantly not memorable, are extremely fun in the moment. There’s also a tongue-in-cheek vibe throughout that is perfect for this type of movie, allowing the inherent silliness to be enjoyed rather than derided. Yet there is also plenty wrong with this blockbuster, most notably the shonky acting and b-grade dialogue. Undoubtedly looking the part when pummelling his foes to a pulp, Dwayne Johnson – required to talk and emote in a manner other than his usual smart-mouthed, modern badass – otherwise struggles as the soulful, sensitive man mountain racked with guilt and self-doubt. John Hurt and Joseph Fiennes share the (dis)honour of being the film’s worst culprits in the acting department though, their hammy, over the top performances are embarrassing and unintentionally laughable. Hercules is a typical Ratner flick, with all that implies, which is best consumed with your brain off.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 01:29:43 +0000
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