He was originally raised by his human parents under the name Alcaeus, before becoming aware of his divine heritage and taking the. The supporting cast are all quite good - it was interesting to see Rufus Sewell playing a goodie for once (kind of like a young Ian McShane even though McShane was also in the film, with all the best moments of humour), and John Hurt gets to play both ends of the spectrum, meek and scenery-chewing. Hercules is the son of Zeus and a mortal woman named Alcmena. Dwayne Johnson does this stuff well - he looks good, has great physical presence and, even when the part is somewhat darker than usual, he remains very likable. There is a single F word - unnecessary and out of place. What is left is a rather dark film with a lot of battle action, pitched uneasily at a level which is too graphic for family viewing and not graphic enough for those who like blood and dismemberment.
It's a fairly routine swords and sandals actioner, and the mythical critters teased in the trailer all come before the opening title, and are either tall tales depicted, or things seen unclearly from a distance. Confirmed Spider Man Is PlayStation Exclusive Hero In Marvel s Avengers. The trailer teases this movie as being a myths and monsters movie: it isn't. son of Zeus), and the father of Dorus, Xuthus, Aeolus. Hercules and chums are mercenaries, pressed into service for Lord Cotys to put down a rebel uprising which looks likely to overthrow the throne.
