Hercules (Mighty Saga of the World's Mightiest Man)

Starring:Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Fabrizio Mioni, Ivo Garrani, Gianna Maria Canale, Arturo Dominici, Mimmo Palmara, Lidia Alfonsi, Gabriele Antonini, Aldo Fiorelli, Andrea Fantasia, Luciana Paluzzi, Afro Poli, Gian Paolo Rosmino, Willi Colombini, Fulvio Carrara, Gino Mattera, Gina Rovere, Lily Granado, Aldo Pini
Director: Pietro Francisci
Studio: Alpha Video
Product Type: DVD

Hercules (Disney Gold Classic Collection)

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Hercules (Disney Gold Classic Collection)
Starring: Tate Donovan , Josh Keaton , Roger Bart , Danny DeVito , and James Woods
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ASIN: B00004R99S
Release Date: 2000-08-01

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Not the egregious foul it seemed to be in theaters, Hercules stands up as an entertaining spritzer of an animated feature. The continual peppering of in-jokes and cultural references becomes less irksome on video. That there's no majesty or awe invested in the beloved Greek legends also seems less of an error. Also on the plus side is the bounciest Alan Menken music since Little Shop of Horrors. With Zeus's blood in his veins, young Hercules's amazing strength makes him an outcast (sorry, that still doesn't fly), so he trains with a satyr named Phil to become a hero. Along the way Herc meets Meg, a common mortal who falls hard for him. They're both against the jocular Hades, who has to destroy Hercules to take over Olympus. The hydra is the computer-animated set piece for this little number, a no-chance attempt to beat that wildebeest herd from The Lion King. --Keith Simanton

Description

An outrageous odyssey of fun, fantasy, and adventure unfolds in the hilarious hit film HERCULES, Disney's 35th animated triumph "brimming with comic surprise!" (Entertainment Weekly) Taken from the gods as a newborn, adopted on earth, Hercules becomes an awkward teenage pillar of strength. Trying to fit in, he discovers his dad is Zeus and home is Mount Olympus -- if he can move from "zero" to true hero! Hercules teams with babyhood pal Pegasus, the flying stallion, and Phil -- a feisty personal trainer -- for the mission. But it's no easy task as he must match wits with Grecian beauty Meg and a comical hothead named Hades. With the help of Pain and Panic, Hades plans to rule the Universe with only Hercules standing in his way! With a bold animation style, colossal voice cast, and spectacular music, HERCULES is unmatched in strength -- delivering something for everyone with "pinwheeling, knockabout fun!"

Customer Reviews:

Good Film.......2007-06-12

I saw this in my class while studying about Ancient Greece. I found it interesting to see everyone we learned about: the Muses, Zeus, Hera, Narciuss Heidis, the Gorgon Sisters, and of course, Hercules! I like how he calls Megara "Megan," when she said her 'friends' call her "Meg." This movies pretty good and will be great to watch if you'll ever have a Greek party!

Slow moving.......2007-05-13

This is a good movie, BUT it doesn't have the story line and action to keep a 3-year-old interested. It's very slow moving in parts and has lots of dark scenes with not much color. It also occasional breaks away to parts that have music but very few graphics and that causes a lost interest from the kids.

Disney Goofed!.......2007-01-23

I can't tell the number of hours my daughter and I sat in our big chair with a big bowl of pop-corn watching and rewatching this movie. She always loved it at five and, now at twelve, she still does.

Some people pick this movie apart as if it is supposed to be somehow "accurate" to the mythology. Sheesh! It's a disney film. Just enjoy the beautiful colors, more than tolerable story line, exceptional music and campy laughs. I did rewatching it for the first time on dvd.

One final point: Disney goofed in that they being one of the most left-wing liberal organizations out there mistakenly presented the Gospel to the world in cartoon allegory.

Think about it: The only Son of the Most High becomes human, and dwells among men, "discovers" himself, all the while perfoming a myriad miraculous feats. How does he become a "True Hero"? By sacrificing himself for the one that he loves...His bride.

Alright, it's a bit of a stretch and surely unintentional, but it still works. It's a beautiful thing!

Disney rewrites Greek Mythology.......2006-11-03

What a shock, Disney changed a story when they adapted it to an animated feature. Hercules is representative of the whole Disney canon in this aspect. This has been the norm for Disney going back to Snow White so I think complaints don't hold much water, especially if someone is willing to accept previous changes made in other Disney films.

As for Disney's Hercules, it's a fun film. This was a nice break for Disney as they had been putting out some heavier material for a LONG time. Aladdin was fairly light-hearted but Lion King, Pocahontas, and especially Hunchback of Notre Dame had all been harder edged. Hercules is a comedy and needs to be looked at as such.

The voicework and songs are all pretty good here. I do like the gospel approach on the music and think it works quite well. Menken, as usual, does a fantastic job with the music and Zippel does well with the lyrics. Granted, he's no Howard Ashman but no one is.

I wouldn't call Hercules one of Disney's best, but it is a good, entertaining film that fulfills its mission. Don't expect to get a lesson in Greek mythology. I do agree with others who encourage viewers to read the mythology, but that doesn't invalidate Disney's film. It's clear that they were merely inspired by the story of Hercules and went from there. I think it's a good thing that they don't feel constrained to follow the stories to a tee; a flat adaptation would not be this entertaining.

As for the DVD, it's far from spectacular. The film is not in anamorphic widescreen and the quality of the "Making if" Featurette is horrible. It looks like someone taped it on VHS and then dumped it on to DVD. The film looks good and the sound is good. This is a fairly barebones release and is one of the most poorly treated of all Disney animated films. It seems to be another that Disney has decided to forget or neglect. What a shame.

Disney does its magic!.......2006-09-22

Another Disney classic just like Pocahondas, Shrek, Snow white, Alandin and Lion King. These are cartoon figures and films that are never forgoten.

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Fantastic!
Region 4 best value-Widescreen and 170mins running time
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Hercules

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Starring: Sean Astin , Kim Coates , Timothy Dalton , Elizabeth Perkins , and Peter McCauley
Director: Roger Young
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ASIN: B000A6T1ZE
Release Date: 2005-09-06

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Hercules is the enjoyable, full-length version of a truncated television miniseries starring Scots actor Paul Telfer in a revisionist telling of the mythical Greek hero's life. Reputed to be the son of Zeus and Hera-worshipping priestess Alcmene (Elizabeth Perkins), Hercules is born a fraternal twin but half-brother to Iphicles (Luke Ford), son of Amphitryon (Timothy Dalton). Though he is raised under the latter's protection and counsel, Hercules has an unrelenting streak of bad luck that finds him accused of murder, rape, and the killing of his own children. With such a black cloud hanging over him, Hercules seeks redemption through his famous Labors. Sean Astin, Leelee Sobieski, and Leeanna Walsman co-star in a complex story of intrigue, revenge, and hope, full of gleaming swords and fairly good special effects, including a passable centaur and multi-headed hydra. Written by Charles Edward Pogue (Dragonheart). --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic!.......2007-07-02

Snooty, elitist snobs can say that this is a "buthered" version. One reviewer said NO version did the legends justice. That's ridiculous. Have you people not heard of entertainment for entertainment's sake? Every movie doesn't have to be an Oscar or Emmy contender. I loved the cast, loved the storytelling...even the special effects were less cheesey than the normal made-for-TV fare. I loved it!

Region 4 best value-Widescreen and 170mins running time.......2007-05-09

I really enjoyed this but I have the Region 4 release which was released in a widescreen presentation on a 2 disc set with a running time of 170mins. A full 3 hours with no ads. The Region 1 version clocks in at 127 mins on a full screen edit which does the production no favours. I think the American release has shortchanged its customers and can't understand these vast discrepancies unless its a censorship issue?

Minotaur1001, Melbourne Australia

Pretty good.......2007-04-09

This movie wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. I enjoyed watching it and thought it was a nice twist from the average Hercules movies. The one thing that really helped this movie out was the hotness factor of the guy that played hercules!

What a Powerful Message!.......2006-09-13

I'm shocked at some of the reviews here; I just finished watching this on Sci-Fi, and rushed online to see if I could order the DVD. This is also the first review I have ever felt motivated to make, after years and years of purchasing at Amazon.

IMO this is THE best done Hercules movie I've ever seen, primarily because the message. The point of the movie was not the heroics, nor the political intrigue, nor the subplots, nor the eye candy (though, I have to admit Paul Telfer was certainly that! then again, I've always been partial to dark hair and blue eyes... *purr*) or about the special effects. It was about an ordinary man who, through his actions and determination, fought back against the prevailing beliefs of his day, to come to the ultimate self-realization: I, AND NO ONE ELSE, DETERMINE MY DESTINY.

I watched this journey with my 10 year-old son, and in addition to the above, found example after example of courage and morals demonstrated. (Wish it was a little less gory in spots though.) The second biggest lesson my son took away from the movie was how Hercules, though it wasn't completely "his fault", took full, unremitting responsibility for his actions, and made every effort to make full restitution and make the wrong right. In contrast, we have the dumb-butts who took no responsibility at all for their actions. Wow!

Hercules.......2006-08-28

Great movie. Excellent special effects and great actors. Gives a great story to the Hercules legend.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 6

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Finally the End on DVD!
Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 6
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Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 6
Starring: Michael Hurst , Kevin Sorbo , and Robert Trebor
Director: Michael Hurst , Kevin Sorbo , Robert Trebor , Timothy Bond , and John Cameron (II)
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ASIN: B0009HI5KQ
Release Date: 2005-07-12

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The Final Season: Why is Aphrodite riding naked through the countryside like Lady Godiva? Why are the man- hating Amazons waiting hand and foot on the men of the village? Did Autolycus really rob the first bank of Greece? How can Hercules and Iolaus kill off an army of the undead if that army is already dead? Spell-stricken Amazons, bloodthirsty vampires, and a feuding Queen Nefertiti are among the eclectic band of characters Hercules faces until he and his faithful friend and side-kick, Iolaus, march off into the sunset in the poignant series finale of the Sixth Season, "Full Circle

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Episode descriptions.......2007-04-27

1. Be Deviled--Hercules meets Sin (who is responsible for the souls of those who are too bad even for Tartarus and who looks just like Serena). She has released Xerxos to help her catch Hercules who she wants in her realm. Xerxos wants to see his sister Arciana who is looking for the sword of Hera. Sin and Hercules combine forces in order to catch Xerxos. *

2. Love, Amazon Style--Aphrodite and Hephaestus have split up and causing Aphrodite's powers to go a little haywire. To liven things up, Aphrodite has the man- hating Amazons waiting hand and foot on the men of the village. Deimos is using the Amazons to look for the Chronos Stone which would give him more power than Zeus.

3. Rebel with a Cause--Hercules arrives in Thebas to discover Oedipus is no longer king. Oedipus is upset because he discovered that his wife is also his mother. Creon, Oedipus' brother, has stolen the throne from Oedipus. Antigone is the only hope to restore peace to Thebas as she is the rightful heir.

4. Darkness Visible--Hercules is summoned to Dacia to help his old comrade, Prince Vlad to fight the Strigoi (vampires). Galen goes along to look for his sister. Hercules discovers that Vlad has been turned into a vampire. Hercules must kill Vlad in order to restore all the other Strigoi to humans.

5. Hercules, Tramps, & Thieves-- Autolycus is accused of robbing the first bank of Greece. The real culprit is his ex-wife Luscious Deluxe.

6. City of the Dead--Hercules and Iolaus travel to Egypt as emissaries of peace and find Queen Nefertiti is being plotted against. Ramses is arrested for high treason.

7. A Wicked Good Time--Lilith's and Jason's daughter, Seska, has graduated the Academy and is having a hard time adjusting. Discord is creating a coven of witches and recruits the unhappy Seska. Hercules is put on trial for being a warlock.

8. Full Circle--Hercules and Iolaus pay Nemesis a visit and discover Zeus has taken Evander away from her. Hercules teaches Evander how to help people with his powers instead of being destructive. Zeus uses Evander to release Hera from the Abyss of Tartarus where Hercules has sent her because he misses her. He also releases the Titan from the Abyss. Ares helps the Titans release Atlas (their brother) so they can destroy Olympus.

Finally the End on DVD!.......2007-03-23

I had been waiting a while since Hercules was first being released to see if the last few seasons would be released, and now this final season is here in DVD. It has great DVD sound and visuals. Basically it is about the culmination of Hercules trials and tribulations on Earth with the Superpowers of the Olympian gods and this season dealt with the other gods and deities of other nations for the majority of the season. In the end Hercules is back on the road ready for what life has in store, so if you liked any of the television shows or the movies then you will really enjoy this wrap up of what happened to our half-god in the end.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 6.......2007-03-17

My son loves this show and this was a grat way for him to be able to watch i again and again.

Herc is the show.......2006-11-22

I'm a huge Hercules fan, and I hoped that the seasons could've continued. I guess all great things must come to an end. I loved all the seasons. Didn't really have a favorite. Cuz I love'em all. I definitely liked the episodes with gods. He kicks Ares's a@# all the time! LOL He's no competition. Anyway, Hercules was definitley a show to remember. I wonder if they're going to release the one season of Young Hercules. Does anyone know anything about that?

Not the Best Season.......2006-11-11

I am a huge Hercules fan! However, it I am dissapointed to see that the writers try to make things comical. The show is not a comedy, but an adventure show. The show has a certain level of "tackyness" about it that is enjoyable, but this season has gone a bit too far.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 4

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Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 4
Great Show, Not so Great Writers
"Those fools can't see what's coming, but I can!"(Ares)
Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 4
One of the best shows on TV

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 4
Director: Robert Radler , Timothy Bond , Kevin Sorbo , Charles Siebert , and Oley Sassone
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ASIN: B0001ZX0CY
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Product Description

In the colorful and quirky world of Hercules, Season Four offers yet another masterful collection of delightfully warped tales that, in classic Legendary Journeys style, combine the bold with the bizarre, the scary with the surreal, and the heartfelt with the humorous. This collector s set is packed with hours of interactive bonus material and enhanced by Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound to create the definitive viewing experience for the dashing demi-god s legendary adventures.

THIS SET INCLUDES:
Hercules, The Legendary Journeys - Season Four Original Full-Frame Presentation

Interviews with Cast and Crew including: Kevin Sorbo & Michael Hurst, Paul Robert Coyle, Michael Levine, Hudson Leick, Joel Tobeck, Noreen Tobin & Gene O Neill and more!
Audio Commentaries by: Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Eric Gruendemann and more!
Featurette: "Bringing Monsters to Life at K.N.B. EXF Group"
Featurette: Dailies from Stranger in a Strange World
Behind-the-Scenes Interviews with Cast & Crew
Photo Gallery
Direct Access Scenes
CD-ROM including Director and Actor Bios, Series Trivia, Chronicles, and Production Drawings

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Running Time 1080 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 4.......2007-03-17

This was a great way for my son to watch one of his favorite shows over and over again.

Great Show, Not so Great Writers.......2006-11-11

I am a huge Hercules fan! The show is great, but it could have been better, if the show had some better writers. Season four is one of may favorites, however, I can't stand the episodes that they try to make "silly" or comical. The show is not intended to be comical, but adventurous! This season seems to be the start of when the writes go "goofy". The reason that I gave this season a 4 out of 5 star rating is that the episodes that are serious are really great! If there were no silly ones, I would give it 5 out of 5 for sure. Even though there are some poorly made episodes, the show still pulls through to be one of the most enjoyable, clean and fun shows out there! Highly recommended!

"Those fools can't see what's coming, but I can!"(Ares).......2006-08-13

This season had some awesome episodes. I very much enjoyed Armageddon Now. We get to see Hope again, her new ghastly look and all. And everyone's favorite war god Ares gets his own share of screen time this season. I also enjoyed the three part season finale. After four seasons, we finally got to see Hera! That fight scene between her and Herc was far too brief though. I was also pleased that Bruce Campbell got more screen time this season also. Gotta love Autolycus! All in all, a terrific season.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 4.......2004-11-14

I've enjoyed all the seasons of Hercules and this one is no exception. As with the other seasons, the audio and video transfer to DVD is very acceptable. It may not be the best season of Hercules ever, and we don't have anything that compares to the Golden Hind episodes from Season Three. However, this season is still highly entertaining with plenty of creativity and humor from the writers. I even liked seeing Hercules as a pig in Porkules!

I always like seeing Lucy Lawless come back as Xena, and she stars in two episodes, as noted below.

1. Beanstalks and Bad Eggs: Hercules sets out to find the kidnapped Lianna, and finds her caring for the Harpies' three golden eggs.
2. Hero's Heart: The goddess of luck, in an effort to erase one painful incident, erases all of Iolaus' memory.
3. Regrets... I've Had a Few: Death comes for Jaris, an old friend of Hercules.
4. Web of Desire: While burying a trunk of stolen jewels, a pirate captain is attacked by Arachne, half woman and half spider.
5. Stranger in a Strange World: gs: Lucy Lawless: A vortex into a parallel universe reveals different roles for Hercules, Xena, Zeus, Iolaus, and the Sovereign.
6. Two Men and a Baby: Nemesis leaves her six-month old son with Hercules, and tells him that he is the father.
7. Prodigal Sister: Hercules frees a blind boy from slavery. When they find his sister, they find her to be an Amazon warrier who believes she was abandoned by her parents.
8. ...And Fancy Free: Hercules volunteers to be Althea's partner in a dance competition.
9. If I Had A Hammer: When Hercules poses for a museum centerpiece, the resulting sculpture comes to life.
10. Hercules on Trial: When a Hercules impersonator is killed, Hercules is blamed and put on trial.
11. Medea Culpa: On a quest to kill one of Hera's deadly pets, Medea falls in love with Hercules and Jason falls in love with Medea.
12. Men in Pink: When accused of murder, Salmoneus and Autolycus hide out by dressing up as performers in an all-girl dance troupe.
13. Armageddon Now (1) Gabrielle's daughter frees Callisto and asks her to kill Hercules. Callisto goes back in time to kill Hercules' mother.
14. Armageddon Now (2) gs: Lucy Lawless: Iolaus goes back in time to stop Callisto from killing Hercules mother but fails.
15. Yes Virginia, There is a Hercules: Kevin Sorbo, the star of Hercules is missing after an earthquake in Los Angelos. The staff have an emergency meeting to decide how to replace him.
16. Porkules: Hercules is turned into a pig and is befriended by a female pig, Katherine.
17. One Fowl Day: Katherine is turned into a woman by Aprhodite.
18. My Fair Cupcake: Autolycus introduces his former girlfriend, Cupcake, to Prince Alexandros. Actually, Autolycus wants to steal a jewel from the prince.
19. War Wounds: Hercules' brother's wife is killed. Hercules' brother, the king of Corinth, blames Ajax's warriors.
20. Twilight: As his mother is dying, Hercules remembers when he, Jason and Iolaus fought the Parthans invading Caylan territory.
21. Top God: Zeus asks Hercules to help him rule the gods of Olympus.
22. Reunions: Hercules learns the real reason that Zeus asked him to join him on Olympus.

One of the best shows on TV.......2004-09-07

Hercules The Legendary Journey's was continually one of the best shows on TV during it's run. Season 4 stayed true to the show and true to the things that made it a smash success.

Season 4 contains all 22 episodes. The DVD doesn't really contain all that many extras, but there are some. There is commentary by directors, Kevin Sorbo, and William Hurst on some of the episodes. The DVD is spread out over eight discs.

I loved the episode "Beanstalks and Bad Eggs." It had a nice Jack and the Beanstalk tale to it and it has the King of Thieves Autolycus played by the master himself Bruce Campbell. It's a great funny episode.

Stranger in a Strange World is another great episdoe. It was the first time to my knowledge in the series that they did an alternate universe episode and they did a good job on this one. They did it more as a comedy and they do a good job with it. All the characters are the opposite to the who they normally are. It's also a good episode because Aphrodite is in it who is played by the lovely Alexandra Tydings.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Hercules is another good episode. Porkules is another great episode where Hercules is turned into a pig by Discord who is doing it to impress Ares. The episode also has Autolycus in it.

The follow up to Porkules One Fowl Day is another great episode. Discord is turned into a chicken by Iolaus and Autolycus. Ares promises revenge against the two and chains them together. It's a funny tale as the two are running through Greece together trying to get away from each other. In the meantime Hercules is escorting the pig he met in Porkules who ends up getting the body of Aphrodite. It's a great funny episode.

Disc 8 is a special CD Rom disc that is packed full of extras. It contains Chronicles, Trivia, Bios, and Mythology on all the characters mentioned in the show. There is some nice stuff and you can really learn a lot about the show. Disc 7 contains some extras about the show including how they brought all the monsters to life on the show.

This is one of the best seasons of the show. It's equal to the previous three and I'm glad to say that I own all of them. If you loved watching this show when it was on, you have to pick these seaons up. If you love mythology you will also want to pick these up. You wont regret it.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 1

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Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 1
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Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 1
Starring: Kevin Sorbo , Anthony Quinn , Roma Downey , Michael Hurst , and Lloyd Scott
Director: Kevin Sorbo , Robert Radler , and Timothy Bond
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ASIN: B00008V5RY
Release Date: 2003-06-24

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Forget Steve Reeves and all those Italian strongmen who played stiff, humorless versions of the mythic demigod in 1960s Saturday matinee fodder. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (a cluster of 1990s television films followed by a syndicated series) re-imagines and re-introduces Hercules--son of Olympian chief Zeus and an earthbound, mortal mother--as a laidback but focused hero of ordinary folks with extraordinary problems. Played with casual grace and ironic wit by Kevin Sorbo, the new Hercules wanders through an equally entertaining, revisionist view of ancient Greece as, well, charming and accessible--not exactly Homeric. There are gods and monsters aplenty, but if this was the cradle of civilization, well....

This eight-disc volume includes five movie-length adventures, thirteen one-hour episodes, and numerous bonus features. Narratively, the unfolding story finds Herc doing good deeds wherever he's needed, though his backstory is more interesting, including a dubious relationship with his all-powerful dad (a sweet performance by Anthony Quinn)and a tendency to feel the wrath of Zeus's wife, Hera, simply because Hercules is the philandering old man's illegitimate offspring. The movie cycle ends with Herc in a state of domestic bliss; the subsequent, regular series darkens him considerably but then thrusts him repeatedly into adventures with redemptive possibilities.

Nifty special effects make one believe once again in centaurs, many-headed serpents, a Minotaur, a Cyclops, and several other fantastic species not included in standard references to Greek myths. The regular or recurring cast include Michael Hurst as Hercules's vain, comic-foil buddy, Iolaus; Tawny Kitaen as the hero's wife; and Lucy Lawless in a pre-Xena role (in Hercules and the Amazon Women) and then as the Warrior Princess herself for multiple episodes. All together, this is a show that turned out to be smarter and funnier than anyone might have expected in the mid-'90s, and which holds up very well today. --Tom Keogh

Description

Long ago… In a time of myth and legend, when ancient gods plagued man with suffering - only one man dared to challenge their power. Hercules! This spectacular collection brings together all five full-length action-packed movies starring Kevin Sorbo as Hercules and Anthony Quinn as Zeus and includes the entire debut season in one epic collector's set. Kevin Sorbo's fresh, hip and good-natured spin on the legendary hero carried this witty, adventure-filled action drama to high critical acclaim. Smartly combining ancient myth with contemporary sensibilities, the series became one of television's highest rated programs. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Season One Collection Includes All Five Action-Packed Hercules Movies And All 13 Season One Episodes!

Customer Reviews:

I love it.......2007-05-15

I bought these so that I could watch them with my son, he loves them, just as I loved them when the series was on TV. It is still fun to watch after all these years.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 1.......2007-03-17

I bought this for my son and he loves it. He watches it over and over.

All TV Box Sets should be like this.......2007-03-13

It comes with all 5 of the tv movies and all season 1 episodes, the packaging and video quality is solid and the show itself is classic action/comedy. All in all making it the perfect example of a good box set.

If you like a show that knows when to make fun of itself and when to take itself seriously this one's for you.

Is the coin included?.......2007-02-22

Do all the sets have coins?

And who can I call to get a coin if its missing?

Also, are the keep cases free?

Thanks!

Great entertainment for all........2007-01-25

Both the feature length films and the hour long episodes are great fun and work on more than one level. The mix of pathos and humour in the approach to these stories is refreshing.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 5

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awsome with a twist
Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 5
Huge fan disappointment...
My favorite season.
Keeping The Wife Happy, Hercules, season 5&6

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 5
Director: Robert Radler , Timothy Bond , Kevin Sorbo , Charles Siebert , and Oley Sassone
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
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ASIN: B0006GAOP4
Release Date: 2005-01-11

Product Description

Nothing can prepare you for the shocking events that make the Legendary Journey s epic Fifth Season the most unforgettable yet. Faced with a loss too unimaginable to bear, Hercules takes to the sea on a voyage of despair only to make a bittersweet, yet triumphant self-discovery. With hours of interactive bonus material, this spectacular digitally re-mastered Collector s Set is an essential addition for fans of the legendary adventures.

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Hercules, The Legendary Journeys - Season Five

Original Full-Frame Presentation
Featurette: "Bringing Monsters to Life at K.N.B. EFX Group - Part 2"
Audio Commentaries and Interviews with Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Bruce Campbell, Rob Tapert, Gene O Neill, Noreen Tobin, Paul Robert Coyle and more!
Photo Gallery
On Set Interview with Kevin Sorbo And Anthony Quinn
Hercules Chronicles (CD-ROM)
Actor, Director & Writer Bios (CD-ROM)
Series Trivia (CD-ROM)
Mythology (CD-ROM)

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Running Time 1080 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

awsome with a twist.......2007-04-14

If your a Hercules fan you will love it I wont spoil it. it's a must buy
besides Herclules fans need to buy all seasons to complete the collection
it has a twist not seen in preaveuos seasons just buy and veiw you will see what i mean right away Amazon.com is the best there is so don't delay buy now

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 5.......2007-03-17

I bought this for my son, and he is in heaven. He watches itover and over.

Huge fan disappointment..........2006-11-11

I am a huge Hercules fan! I own them all and love them! However... this season was too dark. The writers went a bit overboard with the "creepy" and evilness. This season includes more emphasis on satanic subjects. Along with this, it seems as though the writes wanted to turn the show into a comical television show and trying to make an adventure show a comedy was horrible. Again, I love the Hercules shows, but this season went down hill. I sadly have to give it 2 out of 5 stars... I am tempted to say 1, but the other episodes keep have saved this star.

My favorite season........2006-08-13

I never really watched Hercules much when I was a kid. It came on my local Fox tv network around 10 or so and I usually went to bed by then. But when it came on SciFi a few years ago, I got hooked on this season. Yeah there were several one shot episodes in both Hercules and Xena, and I'm not a big fan of shows with too many one shot episodes. But this season was amazing. I'd seen Armageddon Now from the Fourth Season, and that really peaked my interest concerning the Dahak story arc. And then when I was introduced to Hope in Xena, I wanted to get a glimpse of her father. Lucky for me, I tuned into this season when I did. Please don't spoil this season for yourself if you haven't seen it already and stop reading here.
I have to say that I was moved almost to tears when Iolaus died at the beginning of the season. I'd seen several eps of Hercules before Faith, and it was a shocker. I tuned in every day until Revelations at the end of the season. I really enjoyed the ongoing story arc. I'd never seen Hercules so torn open emotionally before. Especially during Descent and the Ireland episodes. Yeah, any hero can move mountains, but it takes a real strong man to say goodbye to a loved one. But I was happy that they brought the character of Iolaus back at the end of this season. Iolaus 2 was just a bit too weird for my tastes. But I enjoyed his character development as well. I own all six seasons of Herc and Xena, but if I had to select any season from either show as a favorite, I'd choose this one. Some interesting fights by the sound, and a fantastic story as well. Nice commentaries too. So give it a go.

Keeping The Wife Happy, Hercules, season 5&6.......2006-08-08

I bought this item for my wife. She has the whole series and watches it from begining to end and than starts over again. She is pleased with the quality of the movies. We are happy with the cost.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 3

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Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 3
Hercules Season 3
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Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 3
Director: Robert Radler , Timothy Bond , Kevin Sorbo , Charles Siebert , and Oley Sassone
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ASIN: B00018WMMA
Release Date: 2004-03-23

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Join Hercules as his adventures continue through the mythic world of Greek gods, goddesses and otherworldly beasts in the epic third season of The Legendary Journey s. Premiering with Kevin Sorbo s all-time favorite episode Mercenary, Michael Hurst makes his directorial debut to begin the Season Three whirlwind adventure that takes Hercules on a wild ride that includes a romp into 19th century France, a deadly dual with an ancient Egyptian mummy, and even a nasty showdown with a very jealous Cupid.

THIS SET INCLUDES:
Hercules, The Legendary Journeys - Season Three

Original Full-Frame Presentation
Audio and Video Commentary From Kevin Sorbo & Michael Hurst
Hercules Chronicles and Mythology
Direct Access Scenes
Series Trivia
Behind-the-Scenes Interviews with Cast & Crew
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Actor and Director Bios
Hercules Screen Saver

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Length: 1080 Mins

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 3.......2007-03-17

This was a great way for my son to watch one of his favorite shows over and over again.

Hercules Season 3.......2007-03-10

I thought the price was great for the number of dvds included. I am a fan so it would have been hard not to like it. Good extras included on the disks; pics and interviews. I will probably buy them all

The Best Season!.......2007-01-11

I agree with Matthew Edmundson (below), this is the best season of Hercules The Legendary Journeys.

The first episode is my favorite episode of the whole series:
Mercenary, which was directed by Michael Hurst (Iolaus).

I recommend purchasing seasons 1+2 before purchasing this season. Hercules involves a lot of recurring characters and stories that you may miss out on if you are considering buying this season first...
Some may say that this series was too corny (from other reviews I've read). But that was the point of the show. The action and the comedy were matched well together.

Best Season.......2006-11-11

I think this is the best season. I had a very close call with season four, but think that this season has shown itself worthy. It starts out with a bang! The BEST episode of All the Hercules Episodes... Mercenary which has the best story line, best acting... Highly recommended that you see this season. If you are new the the Hercules show, This season is some of the highlights of the best. Again, the show is modest and enjoyable for all ages. It's almost hard to fine good clean entertainment like this.

Hercules Rules.......2006-11-03

This is the most amazing TV series. I can watch this series over and over and never get tired of it.

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For its time, classic Arnie
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"You have strucked Hercules!"

Hercules in New York
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Arnold Stang , Deborah Loomis , James Karen , and Ernest Graves
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman
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Release Date: 2000-10-24

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See Arnold Schwarzenegger as the mythological Hercules! Toga clad and ripped to Mr. Universe proportions, Hercules is bored with life on Mount Olympus. When he declares his desire to live among earthly mortals, his father Zeus hurls an angry thunderbolt at Hercules and sends him plummeting to Earth. A freighter bound for New York picks up the water-logged demi-god and thus begins a raucous, muscle-bound adventure that pits New Yorkers against the godly denizens of Mount Olympus. You have your choice of either the real Arnold or the dubbed version!

Customer Reviews:

For its time, classic Arnie.......2007-05-12

This is amusing and for us oldies quite nostalgic. Arnie introduced himself with this movie to many of us for the first time. And for its time you have to give it 5.

Super Schlock.......2007-03-03

What would you expect from a movie with a title such as this? Can't be taken seriously... Amusing.

AAHHnoldtt is kool.......2007-02-20

This was a very funny movie. It shows how green Aaahhhnolld was in his early acting career. I bought it to complete my Schwarzenegger collection of movies.

Excellent.......2006-11-04

This product was brand new as you always say and the picture and image quality is clear and easy to understand.Thank you for a job well done and I look forward to doing business with you now and in the future.Once again
thank you for a job well done and keep up the good work.

"You have strucked Hercules!".......2006-10-25

Hercules in New York (a.k.a. Hercules Goes Bannanas) was Arnold's first movie that he ever made. It originally came out in 1970 in which it tanked something fierce.

Part of this was justified as the movie itself is terrible in addition to the fact that since the studio felt like that no one would understand Arnold due to his thick Austrian accent, they got some Steve McQueen soundalike to dub Arnold's lines throughout the film.

The best part of this DVD is that it features both the original audio track featuring Arnold's actual voice in addition to the dubbed track.

A huge part of how much you'll enjoy this so-bad-it's-great movie depends on how big of an Arnold fan you are. I grew up with Arnold's films in the 80's and I remember how almost every kid wanted to be Arnold back in the day.

While it does get kind of tough to discern what he's actually saying, that's a huge part of the film's charm. While the whole plot (Hercules gets bored and decides against Zeus' wishes to go on a trip to New York to "fool around") is stupid, Arnold's charm was already on display in spades in this film which makes it work in a weird way.

Almost about every line he utters in this movie is memorable. Mainly due to his thick accent and how the lines end up being delivered. He was also right in the thick of his body building career as well during the making of this film so as a result, other than Pumping Iron and Conan, you'll not likely see another Arnold movie in which he was more built.

The rest of the cast is uniformly terrible, in addition to Arnold Stang as Pretzy. Stang had a huge career doing voices for Hanna Barbara cartoons but he really needed to just stay behind the scenes as his wretched performance in this movie will prove.

The movie has a super cheap look to it and literally looks like the budget was maybe 100 dollars.

Anybody who loves cheesy B-movies or Arnold films in general will really get a kick out of this awful movie as it is still a whole lot of fun.

Others need not apply and should stay far, far away from this one.

******************BTW, my 5 star rating is purely on a cheese scale.***********

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Seasons 1-6 Bundle

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Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Seasons 1-6 Bundle

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Hercules is the son of the King of the Gods, Zeus, and a mortal woman, Alcmene. Hera, the Queen of the Gods, is jealous and angry and kills our hero's family with a fireball. Almost letting his grief overtake him, Hercules starts out on a journey to destroy Hera but when his best friend, Iolaus, is captured by the She-Demon and killed because Hercules did not help, our hero rescues Iolaus and the town and kills the She-Demon. Together, Hercules and Iolaus set out to help people in any way they can, getting into all sorts of messes and fighting all sorts of mythical beasts and people and making all kinds of new friends.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 2

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Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 2
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Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 2
Director: Robert Radler , Timothy Bond , Kevin Sorbo , Charles Siebert , and Oley Sassone
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Release Date: 2003-10-21

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Show was great1.......2007-06-24

Title of product is self explanatory. Any myth lover will truely love this show but don't expect all the story lines to match the "true" myths. God acting, and decent special effects. Plus K. Sorbo is hot so buy!

Episode overviews.......2007-04-01

1 The King of Thieves--Iolaus is sentenced to death for stealing. Hercules needs to find the real thief, Autolycus.

2 All that Glitters--King Midas has turned his kingdom into a gambling/pleasure palace after several years of drought/crop failure causing all the people to remain poor.

3 What's in a Name--Hercules' half mortal brother (Iphicles) uses his name.

4 Siege at Naxos--Hercules and Iolaus must return Goth to Athens for trial.

5 Outcast--Lyla is married to Deric a centaur. She is murdered by the Creatons, who believe in purity of lineage. Deric goes on a murderous revenge rampage and Hercules must stop him.

6 Under the Broken Sky--Salmoneus takes over his brother-in-laws pleasure palace. Hercules reunites Lucina (a veil dancer) with her husband, Atticus, who is pursued by Pilate, an evil man.

7 The Mother of all Monsters--Echidna, the mother of all monsters, wants to kill Hercules, who killed all of her children. She uses Demetrius to woo Alcmene (Hercules's mother) so she can watch Hercules dies.

8 The Other Side--Hades falls in love with and kidnaps Persephone. Hercules is reunited with his deceased wife and children.

9 The Fire Down Below--Salmoneus is tricked into stealing Hera's hidden treasure. Nemesis returns to kill Salmoneus for his thievery.

10 Cast a Giant Shadow--Typhon (a giant), Echidna's husband, is set free by Hercules. Merkus seeks revenge on Hercules for killing his brother Demetrius.

11 Highway to Hades--Hades wants King Sisyphus returned to Hades. A widow, Daphne, is separated from her husband Timuron on her wedding night. King Sisyphus wants to replace his current wife who is barren with Daphne as she can have children.

12 The Sword of Veracity--Amphion (a warrior who fought in the Macedonian wars with Hercules and Iolaus) is accused of murdering a wife and husband. Hercules needs to find the Sword of Veracity to prove his innocence.

13 The Enforcer--Nemesis is made mortal because she changed her policy and will only kill those who deserve to die. Hera wants Nemesis to kill Hercules. She won't do it, so Hera sends an Enforcer.

14 Once a Hero--Jason of the Argonauts (a war hero who fought with Hercules and Iolaus) is now king of Corinth who has lost his way to drink. They go into battle to bring back the Golden Fleece. Castor is his personal "demon" who stole the Fleece and claims the throne as his own.

15 Heedless Hearts--Rheanna needs help to overthrow King Malcious. Hercules falls in love with Rheanna whose husband isn't really dead.

16 Let the Games Begin-- Hercules organizes the world's first Olympiad. Atalanta (the former blacksmith) takes care of her nephew, a Spartan, Damen.

17 The Apple (Kevin Sorbo's directorial debut)--Aphrodite gives Iolaus a gold apple that makes women love him. Hercules brokers a treaty between Syros and Delos.

18 Promises--Ramina, who is being forced to marry King Boraeus', is kidnapped. Ramina loves the rebel Tarlus who is in hiding to avoid being caught and executed.

19 King for a Day--Iolaus replaces his cousin Orestes, who looks exactly like him, who was poisoned the night before his coronation.

20 Protean Challenge--Proteous, the god who can change shapes, causes problems in a town.

21 The Wedding of Alcmene--Alcmene and Jason are getting married. A lot of old friends attend the wedding.

22 The Power--Aphrodite's son, Deon, exhibits special powers and his uncle tries to exploit him.

23 Centaur Mentor Journey--Ceridian, Hercules' mentor, is dying. Hercules tries to prevent war between humans and centaurs.

24 Cave of Echoes--Hercules and Iolaus go into the Cave of Echoes to rescue a girl. They take along Parenthesis, a writer, who reviews their past exploits.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 2.......2007-03-17

I bought this for my son and he loves it he watches it over and over.

Hercules The Legendary Journeys - Season 2.......2007-03-08

Hercules spends another season fighting monsters and Gods. With Yeolis (his trusted side-kick) taking a more active role - and even having a couple of eppisode on him alone) this season is not just a continuation of season 1. Granted, there are some familiar routines, that still make me laugh, and familiar faces with cute sittuations, but there is also enough to keep it fresh!

Old Time Favorite.......2006-11-10

Hercules is a cheesy old time favorite. This season brings the adventures and journeys of Hercules and Iolis to your home. This season is packed full of great episodes. Each disc contains about 3 seasons. Included in this season is a disc of bloopers that contains and interview of the cast along with comical sense of the making. This season is one the best seasons in the making. The show has some good clean adventure and humor. Although some of the humor may be a little on the tacky side, it still has much entertainment to offer. I highly recommend it!

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