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DVD. Feature film. Stars Ian Bohen, Dean O'Gorman, Chris C onrad, Johna Stewart, & Kevin Smith. Rated PG-13. Sound & s ubtitles in Engl., Spanish, & French. CC. Stereo. 93 min.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is a really great movie! Ian Bohen's performance as the serious, yet fun teenage Hercules is truly award worthy! He seemed to capure the escence of the part that Kevin Sorbo recently made famous a bit more than Ryan Gosling, who played Young Hercules in the T.V. series. And, he's increadably cute! Dean O'Gorman played Iolas to a "T". Chris Conrad did not disappoint with his portrayal of the always serious, and determined, Young Jason. The chemistry between the actors makes the film even more enjoyable. It really looks like they're having fun working together! Another key character is Ares, played by Kevin Smith. He, as always, gives a truly inspired performance as the deliciously evil God of War. The director should really be accredited for casting such a talented group of actors, and using thier abilities to thier full potential. The breath-taking scenery of the New Zealand countryside is the backdrop of this innovative film. It was only fitting that the "Young Hercules" movie was shot in the same location of "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys". The soundtrack is also amazing. It really fits the tone and overall feel of the movie. It should definately not be missed!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Sheila Brown
Format:VHS Tape
Considering they used pretty much the same production team as they did with H:TLJ, it was okay. No it wasn't the same, but it was close. This is before Hercules had his legendary journeys. It shows young Herc trying to impress his father and forging an unlikely friendship with Ioalus to help their new friend Jason, heir to the throne of Corinth. With the same crew that brought us "HTLJ" & "XWP" it's perfect.
Kevin Smith as Ares, Michael Hurst as a jeweler, & Meighan Desmond as Discord make appearances.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I thought that this movie was absolutely fantastic! It is one of the best that I've ever seen. I believe that Ian Bohen's performance was truly award-worthy. The film's stars, plot, and storyline go beautifully with the breath-taking New Zealand backdrop. A definite must see!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By MamaBear9
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was interested in this movie because I liked the TV show Young Hercules, and wanted to see where the story began. I was expecting this to roll in the same groove as the show by making these guys kind of like middle-school or high-school students dealing with the world from a youth's standpoint. Being a bit older than the intended audience (26 now), I always wanted these heroes to have a harder edge, to swear if they needed, to kill their enemies. I wanted them to grow up! Afterall they spent their lifetimes fighting monsters and vying with gods, right? They're entitled to adult language and darker attitudes. Well, I was not disappointed by this movie. (It wasn't over the top, of course.) The characters had the same basic personalities - Hercules with a golden heart and always striving to stay on this side of good, Iolaus the wise-cracking con-man, and Jason the take-charge prince about to be king - but being a movie and not a TV show, I think the writers were given more freedom to make these guys true warriors and not the watered down version that a "tween" audience required from the show.
My one problem, which probably barely counts because I study mythology and have a greater passion for it than most people, was there was no mention of Medea in Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. And the only female cadet was named Yvenna, rather than making the part for Atalanta, the only female Argonaut mentioned in Greek myth. Ok... whatever, right?
Regardless, I still really enjoyed this movie, and would recommend this to any fan of the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys universe! Especially those fans of the Young Hercules world.
My one problem, which probably barely counts because I study mythology and have a greater passion for it than most people, was there was no mention of Medea in Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. And the only female cadet was named Yvenna, rather than making the part for Atalanta, the only female Argonaut mentioned in Greek myth. Ok... whatever, right?
Regardless, I still really enjoyed this movie, and would recommend this to any fan of the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys universe! Especially those fans of the Young Hercules world.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
The music in this motion picture is absolutely fabulous, makes the entire movie flow seamlessly. A lot of violence and interfering gods, should be watched by the entire family. My children and I love it and watch it often.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
The first time that I watch YH, I was taken by the amazing action and talents. When Herc and Iolis and Jason did their acts it really made the whole movie worth watching. I advise for the whole family to see it. And I really love Herc!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By "s123"
Format:VHS Tape
I have always loved Greek mythology so I loved this movie. I will not lie, you will get the most enjoyment out of this movie if you are a teenage girl, but it is also a good family movie. I loved the short lived :( series, so I was so excited to get this movie. Do not watch this if you like movies with really deep, complex story lines.This is just a good movie if you want to kick back and relax.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This movie is very similar to H:TLJ and X:WP, and I can easily say, that inspite they used the same kinda things and effects, this is one of the best movies I've seen. Not to mention the great music.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
young hercules
Great I would have liked to see Ares young and the rest of the Gods too instead they were older like in the series.
Published 2 months ago by pat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good fun
Although Young Hercules is not Oscar material and does not follow the Greek myths well, it is a fun movie with plenty of action and some interesting thoughts about how growing up... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rachel M. Phenis
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good movie that introduces us to the Ledgen of Hercules
This was the movie that introduced me to the show Hercules and also it was the very frist time I saw Ian Bohen. Read more
Published 4 months ago by K.Bauer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved It
I have been a Hercules fan for years. I love Greek Mythology. It was interesting to see the beginning of his life
Published 4 months ago by Carolyn Anderson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dont do it
I was an original fan of the series Hercules but this movie is pretty cheesy, and definitely b or even c level production. I would not watch it again.
Published 6 months ago by movie buff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy
Was happy to get my dvd before the date it is to be coming and I really love the movie too.
Published 7 months ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
young hercules
I loved it! He had to have learned his fighting skills somewhere. Its a definite collectors item.
Published on June 2, 2010 by Martha Boltares
5.0 out of 5 stars
Young Hercules - The PreQual
I enjoyed the movie-length presentation of Young Hercules. It's great to see the beginnings of the relationship between Hercules and Iolaus and Jason. Read more
Published on April 11, 2007 by Beth of the World of Fiction and Beyond
3.0 out of 5 stars
Its was okay
The story line in the movie was okay but they messed around with myths too much and the camera movement was too much
Published on January 10, 2000 by "nickole_gurl"
