Granted, the many heads of the hydra would have been difficult to animate through traditional methods, but it could have been done, and I think the result would have been more satisfying. In addition to the increased use of CGI, Hercules breaks from tradition in a few other ways. I also was rather fond of Susan Egan's performance as atypical romantic interest Megara. I've now seen Hercules four times in the last three years, and while it'll never be at the top of my personal hit parade, I must admit that I like it more and more every time I see it. Though not completely flawless, the DVD presents a very good picture that seems almost completely satisfying.
Sharpness generally appears terrific, with a consistently crisp and well-defined picture.
Otherwise, the print lacked grain, speckles, scratches, or other flaws. The colors of the film looked absolutely fantastic. The movie offered a varied and deep palette that appears wonderful, with a richness and depth uncommonly seen. Black levels appeared perfectly fine, and shadow detail also seemed strong. Other than a few minor defects, this is a very solid DVD picture.