Hercules

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Overview

This release of Hercules on DVD contains a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1. English, Spanish, and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, but only the English track is closed-captioned. There are no subtitles on this release. Supplemental materials on this THX-certified disc include a featurette titled "The Making of Hercules." Fans of the film will greatly enjoy this disc, but there is nothing here to draw in the ...
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Overview

This release of Hercules on DVD contains a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1. English, Spanish, and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, but only the English track is closed-captioned. There are no subtitles on this release. Supplemental materials on this THX-certified disc include a featurette titled "The Making of Hercules." Fans of the film will greatly enjoy this disc, but there is nothing here to draw in the unconverted.
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Special Features

"The Making of Hercules" featurette; English: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; French: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; THX-certified; Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
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Editorial Reviews

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As popping with winking self-parody as anything Disney has ever put onscreen, Hercules is a delicious send-up of the hero worship heaped on professional athletes, as well as the exuberant and often ridiculous cross-promotional marketing campaigns with which the studio is quite familiar. Using the type of anachronisms that served as a wellspring of sophisticated humor in Aladdin, Hercules turns its title character into an overnight sensation and media darling, complete with his own line of action figures and breakfast cereals. This type of winning self-awareness carries the picture through the familiar story and crisp set pieces that have become Disney's "if it ain't broke don't fix it" formula for success. The wonderfully angular animation jumps off the screen, and some of Disney's best vocal work yet adds contagious giddiness to this breakneck adventure. James Woods stands out as an alternately sarcastic and enraged Hades, while Susan Egan's readings drip with the kind of eyeball-rolling feminist wit that makes her one of Disney's strongest female characters. The studio's knack for casting comic relief continues its winning stride with minions Bobcat Goldthwaite and Matt Frewer, as well as the pint-sized satyr that's a perfect visual incarnation of the pint-sized actor who voices him (Danny De Vito). Hercules deserved to scratch out more than its $100 million domestic take, given the fertile world of Greek myths it conjures with such bursting colors and lampoonish sensibilities.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/1/2000
  • UPC: 717951008732
  • Original Release: 1997

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  • Source: Walt Disney Video
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Vistavision (1.66:1)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Language: English, Français, Español
  • Time: 1:33:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 7,015

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Tate Donovan Voice Only
Josh Keaton Voice Only
Roger Bart Voice Only
Danny DeVito Voice Only
James Woods Voice Only
Susan Egan Voice Only
Bobcat Goldthwait Voice Only
Matt Frewer Voice Only
Rip Torn Voice Only
Samantha Eggar Voice Only
Barbara Barrie Voice Only
Hal Holbrook Voice Only
Paul Shaffer Voice Only
Amanda Plummer Voice Only
Carole Shelley Voice Only
Paddi Edwards Voice Only
Charlton Heston Voice Only
Technical Credits
Ron Clements Director, Producer, Screenwriter
John Musker Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Alice Dewey Producer
Andy Gaskill Art Director
Kendra Halland Associate Producer
Ruth Lambert Casting
Donald McEnery Screenwriter
Irene Mecchi Screenwriter
Alan Menken Score Composer, Songwriter
Gerald Scarfe Production Designer
Bob Shaw Screenwriter
David Zippel Score Composer
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Customer Reviews

Average Rating 4.5
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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 11, 2011

    Daughter LOVES this movis!

    This is one of my two year olds favorite movies. She is a typical toddler-loves the Disney Princesses, ballerinas, Dora etc... but this is one of the few films that does not follow any of this typical style. My daughter loves female characters, and Meg is not your typical goody-goody type. My daughter loves the muses songs, which are cute and catchy. I tried it out at the library first, and my daughter kept requesting it after it had been returned. I like Woods & DeVios characters-overall an entertaining movie.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Replacement for VCR tape

    Great movie - I owned it before I had kids (yes, VCR) and it just broke after we've watched it many times.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Loved it..................

    I really liked the characters and the voices were great. Everyone knows the story of Hercules but the Disney take was cute and the characters wonderful and delightful fun. One to remember and add to your video library.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Hercules

    it is a great and rare diseny classic. there is very few merchandise from the movie. it is a great movie and great for kids who are into animated comdeys.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    hercules

    This movie was pretty cool a little bit slow in the beggining but over all its a good movie this movie is about a boy named hercules and he got stolen by a guy named hezu (whatever you call it) and so hercules need to become a true hero with help(phil) and tries to see his father again when suddenly the solar monsters came out and loses hi powers do you think he will see his father again? find out by watching this movie.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great!

    This movie was a bit boring at the begining but was great at the end!

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