Hercules in New York
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Movie Reviews of Hercules in New York
Movie Review: Get Real
Summary: 2 Stars
This is Arnolds fakiest film. I mean, a demigod? I can't believe this at all...fakiest film. Yes Arnold is in peak condition in this film, but his other films are simply a little easier to swallow...come on Arnold, no one talks back to Zeus!Movie Review: Didn't Like It
Summary: 2 Stars
See Arnold Schwarzenegger as the mythological Hercules! Toga clad andripped to Mr. Universe proportions, Hercules is bored with life on Mount Olympus and declares his desire to live among earthly mortals angering Zeus, his Father.Movie Review: Appalling drivel, but Arnie's got a fantastic body!!...
Summary: 1 Stars
HERCULES IN NEW YORK
(USA - 1969)
Aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Theatrical soundtrack: Mono
Against his father's direct orders, Hercules (Arnold Schwarzenegger) leaves Olympus and journeys to Earth, where he enjoys a series of wild adventures.
Micro-budget fluff, designed to showcase the strength, agility and fantastic physique of bodybuilding champion Schwarzenegger (billed as 'Arnold Strong'), here making his feature debut. Production values never rise above porno level (Zeus' kingdom consists of nothing more than a plastic throne and a couple of drapes, filmed in a public park!), and the sound quality fluctuates from shot to shot (you can hear traffic somewhere beyond the aforementioned 'magic' kingdom!!). On top of the meandering plot and rotten visual effects (get a load of the 'rampaging grizzly', actually a guy in flea-bitten bear suit!), the movie is further handicapped by Schwarzenegger's dreadful performance - he's fine while showing off his torso, but his flat monotone delivery is in sharp contrast to some talented supporting players, including well-known character actors James Karen and Richard Herd (what were they thinking?).
If nothing else, however, the movie provides an opportunity for viewers to feast their eyes on Schwarzenegger's magnificent body, which he displays at every opportunity. Oh, and look out for the scene in which he steers a horse-drawn carriage down the middle of Times Square, an iconic image which transcends the rough material in which it's featured. Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
NB. In an alternate version of the film, Arnie is dubbed with god-like hamminess by an uncredited voice artist. That one's even funnier!
Movie Review: greekgodawful
Summary: 1 Stars
On a budget that makes Blair Witch seem like a Hollywood blockbuster, with production values that would be shamed by your child's high school play, with actors designed to make Arnie seem like Lawrence Olivier, with a director whose only experience was apparently shooting his kid's birthday parties, with a writer who doesn't know he writes comedy, here is a movie you can laugh at, not with. It fascinates like a train wreck and speaking of children, watching our governator get his start makes you feel proud. It also makes you feel that no matter what you have done, you can still be a success. I read that the guv donated a couple million of his 30 for T3 back to help finance the special effects. If he has any pride he will do the same to re-do this one. I think it was all done for about $29.95.Movie Review: Governor Arnold at His Worst
Summary: 1 Stars
I realize that there has been an increase of interest in Arnold movies ever since he became Governor of California, however if you want to see an Arnold movie go see "Kindergarden Cop" or "Twins" (which even both of those movies aren't that good). It's no wonder this movie never did well at the box office. The storyline and the acting was extremely bad and very cheezy. It should be considered a spoof, rather than an actual movie. I would not see this movie, but if you must see it, do yourself a favor and rent it first.