danielaustin-735-484497 This was one of my favourite films growing up in the 80s. Although it was made in the 60s I still liked the fantasy adventure style movies. I was lucky enough to grow up with Star Wars, Indiana Jones, back to the future and the likes but this is truly a classic. The story is one that we all know but it's the acting, pacing, music and special effects that's really sets it apart. It rumbles along at a nice pace with a solid storyline and regular moments or action. I would of liked to see more of Hercules and a stronger ending but what an achievement this film is. Simply a great watch even now. Hopefully it will be on again this Christmas.

Kirpianuscus because it is more a film about childhood than a film for children. the dialogues, the acting in few occasions, the special effects, the atmosphere are arguments for this status. in same measure, the gods who, in contemporary adaptations are ignored. it has fun and action and tension and the flavor of mythology book. and this is a real great virtue. because it becomes a travel in time, in the heart of a genre who was not only successful but useful for a couple of generations. heroes and fights. romanticism and impressive victories. slice from a Hollywood - refuge front to the success of too technical blockbusters. so, a perfect film. first, for its silly sins. than - for the air of the travel who preserves each image and emotion of the first ages.

Stephen Hitchings Okay, you simply can't rate it by 21st century standards - that would make no sense. Okay, it has a cheeky, cheesy quality that would look bad in today's films, but that's part of its magic. I must have seen thousands of movies since that glorious today in 1963 (or was it 1964, I wasn't into dates at that age) and I've probably forgotten at least ninety-five percent of them, but this one is burned into my memory. Obviously, Ray Harryhausen is the one reason for its greatness. I'm so glad the DVD came with an interview with the great man. This is one of those films that launched a thousand imitations, but none of them could touch it.

oscar-nicholson I hate writing reviews based upon other people's comments and prefer to write my own, but for some reason there is so much negativity around this movie I simply felt obliged to give a positive review. I absolutely love this film, and is once of all time favourites. I love the special effects, I love the story line. I will say the acting quality in the film isn't the greatest, to be honest its a little poor which takes a star away. I would have liked to see more of Hercules character, but still its the story that matters to be and its solid. The modern special effects spoil some of the films, so its nice to watch older films with more believable effects. If you like your Greek mythology don't mind watching a classic Black and White film, you will love this, please just overlook the acting quality!