A great movie; One of the best from Disney

Rating: 10/10 (21 September 2002)

While breezy, and obviously not following EVERY detail of the classic mythos, it does a nice job of humanizing a rather cold and often cruel character. It's made for kids. That said, it's a wonderful film about trust, love, faith, and the true nature of being a hero as opposed to being popular and rich. Add to that, there are these great Broadway-style songs that really help expression the emotions of the characters. Megara is brash and modern, as are the Muses who add class and beat to the story. Danny DeVito is at his slimy best. And the guy playing Hercules sounds and delivers the kind of innocence that Christopher Reeve portrayed in Superman. No Disney film is going to deal with the adult themes that take place in the various legends they portray. This one uses that legend well, though, and builds an enjoyable and unique story for the whole family.