Hercules Returns
Hercules Returns

Hercules Returns

1993Movie82 minEnglish

When Brad gets fired from his job, he goes to reopen an old cinema, he enlists his frends to help him show the last film the cinema aired before it closed... Only they don't know, the film is in Italian. With everyone sitting ready they begin to dub the movie... on the fly!

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Scott SpiegelGenres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

An arrogant fitness guru, on a journey to find himself, accidentally summons the mythical Hercules to modern-day Los Angeles. When Hercules finds out his father Zeus has cursed him with a mortal body and made him a bumbling gym instructor, he vows to reclaim his godly powers and defeat his evil uncle Hades. Aided by his human companion, Hercules embarks on a series of misadventures as he tries to navigate the human world and confront his destiny.

Critical Reception

Hercules Returns was not widely critically acclaimed, often cited for its low-budget production and campy, B-movie feel. While some reviews appreciated its comedic elements and over-the-top action, many found it to be a forgettable entry in the mythological action genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unintentional humor and cult following.
  • Criticized for its low production values and weak plot.
  • Seen as a campy and entertaining, albeit low-brow, action-comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this cult film, but it is generally considered a fun, cheesy, and low-budget action-comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very tight budget, contributing to its distinctive low-fi aesthetic and campy charm.

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