Hercules
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This year has been full of blockbusters and surprises and one such film that has unexpectedly stood out as a summer flick is “Hercules”.
The legendary Greek hero portrayed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson thrives on the big screen after “The Legend of Hercules”, which was also released earlier this year. The two films share no similarities in regards to cast and plot. Although it may seem like a tiring journey to go endure another Hercules movie after the less than stellar performance of the previous one, director Brett Ratner keeps his promise by delivering a film based on character development and human emotion and not just on visual effects.
“Hercules”, based on the graphic novel “Hercules: The Thracian Wars”, deviates from the fantasy material we're all familiar with by showing Hercules as a mercenary hired by the King of Thrace to train his army to defend his kingdom in hopes of ending a bloody conflict.
The film primarily tells the story of Hercules through the character's eyes, portraying his emotions in a bid to humanise this mythical figure. This is complemented by a supporting cast that includes the English actor John Hurt in the role of the Thracian King, who adds weight to the story through a range of performances that never ceases to amaze.
The first half of the film may feel a bit dry for die-hard action fans but the jaw-dropping scenes kick in as soon as Dwayne Johnson rallies his band of mercenaries for a head-to-head sword-and-shield battle that makes the final showdown all the more worthwhile.
It may not be as epic as “300: Rise of the Empire” but Hercules is a box full of visual delights gift-wrapped and guaranteed to entertain the audience into disbelief.
The film is currently being screened in 3D at Blockbuster Cinema in Dhaka.
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