Hercules in New York

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Summary: Arnie leads the way of the best cult-movie of all time...
Review: Step aside "Rocky Horror", "Hercules in New York" is now at the head of the pack. This early Schwarzenegger film about a god living in the Big Apple is nothing short of spectacular, combining hilarious acting with cheezy special effects. Arnie plays the title role in his first ever flick, which was not well received by critics. When Hercules is cast from Olympus, he begins to lead a new life in New York City. Mishaps and feats of strength ensue, as Hercules attempts to asert himself as a god. By saving a man as small as Hercules is big from a gang of thugs, Hercules gains a money-hungry friend who gives the audience as many laughs as Schwarzenegger. Complete with a dubbed over voice and shady acting skills, Arnold makes this film one for the ages. END

Rating:
Summary: Arnie leads the way of the best cult-movie of all time...
Review: Step aside "Rocky Horror", "Hercules in New York" is now at the head of the pack. This early Schwarzenegger film about a god living in the Big Apple is nothing short of spectacular, combining hilarious acting with cheezy special effects. Arnie plays the title role in his first ever flick, which was not well received by critics. When Hercules is cast from Olympus, he begins to lead a new life in New York City. Mishaps and feats of strength ensue, as Hercules attempts to asert himself as a god. By saving a man as small as Hercules is big from a gang of thugs, Hercules gains a money-hungry friend who gives the audience as many laughs as Schwarzenegger. Complete with a dubbed over voice and shady acting skills, Arnold makes this film one for the ages. END

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Summary: Good DVD transfer of an ARNOLD "classic"
Review: The image quality of this DVD is surprisingly good! I was shocked to see that a company actually put great effort into the DVD transfer of this low-budget film. A pleasant surprise. As for the audio, you have 5 options: the original theatrical version with Arnold's voice dubbed in by a wonderfully wooden actor, a version with Arnold's real voice, and the Spanish, French and German versions of the film. The version with Arnold's real voice is a pleasure since the film has never been released this way. However, some of the sound recording is woefully bad and difficult to hear. Arnold's accent doesn't help either. The "dubbed" version is a lot of fun. It is obvious that the voice does not belong to Arnold and it sounds so much like the voices in the dubbed Italian Hercules flicks. It's really amusing! As for the film itself, this is a low-budget production with a real good sense of humor. You just can't beat the scenes of Arnold fighting a bear in Central Park or Arnold driving a chariot up Broadway! An instant classic! My only complaint with this disc is the lack of extras. The only thing included are 2 trailers. This is a must have for any Arnold fan!

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Summary: So so flick, sensational bod
Review: The movie itself was kinda stupid, but Arnold S. and his scantily clad superbody looked spectacular! (or is that PEC-tacular?)

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Summary: cult film for bodybuilding fanatics
Review: This film is a must for those who love bodybuilders. It is actually a comedy, but every 5 minutes or so you see Arnold take off a piece of clothing and flex. This was his first film so his bod is more beautiful than in any of his other films. You will never see a more beautiful male body in any film.

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Summary: who said a low buget film has to be bad.
Review: this film is clearly one of my favourites.
i don't like people just seeing it as a joke. it is really a good film. ARNOLDS FIRST!! a cool film indeed. hercules is bored and wan'ts to good down to new york. he has a little bit hard to fit in because of his enormous strongness and superior god attitude. he gets in several fights....
however he founds one friend pretzy. who he hangs out with. but still as a god walkin down the street in new york isint the easiest thing to do, look out for trouble.....
this film is great even if its recorded 69/70 and yes i saw the version with the dubbing. why complian on flat, still straight well read lines. i'm very glad i can hear what hercules is saying.
my favourite quote of the film is when he runs down to a sports areana and talk's to the coach
"i want t show them how to throw the discuss" if they are recordholdrs they dont throw it far enough
herc then says. coach anwsers "you don't say"...
herc says "I do say...
great.
another good thing with this film. its just pure fighting and no overdriven explsive things like some cases of eraser, red scorpion or univeersial soldier or end of days or other action films. not to say thats pure bad but somethimes you get tierd of those sort of things.
this is in a way, much cooler......

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Summary: did we watch the same movie?
Review: THis has got to be the biggest waste of resources to produce this DVD. I don't care if they restored the Arnold soundtrack, it didn't help. This has to be one of the worst movies ever made. The only thing worth it is if you want to see Arnold 10 years before his career really took off.

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Summary: A classic gem because it is genuine
Review: This is a riot! That movie is not made with exquisite quality but the story full of fun and in its simplicity is hilarious and good. It does not pretend to be brilliant or a block buster as it never did. It is only a comedy/spoof like movie with a dash of naivity in its making. take it for what it is: a movie that embodies muscle and the human form with a touch of a laugh nothing more. A must to see for not only Arnold's fan but for anyboy liking greek mythology and the human physique at its best and just remember it with a smile.

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Summary: Campy and Fun and Funny
Review: This is probably on a number of "Worst" movie lists. Up there with "Plan 9 from Outer Space."
But it is funny. Bad acting, bad story, bad effects. But it's a riot. Every chance Arnold gets he whips off his shirt and flexs his pecs. It's ridiculous. You will be laughing from beginning to end.

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Summary: Hot dogs, Pretzy, and Airplanes!!!!
Review: Well, what can I say? The title says it all. Hercules, a strong young man looking to find his purpose in life. Being judged by his father Zeus is hard enough so he moves to New York, and creates havoc in the Big Apple. The hot dog vendor scene is the best. I would pay three hundred yen to see that. The guy chases the horse man and it goes Baaauuuggghhh!!!! It's awesome! Baaaaaauuuuuuuuggggghhhhhh!!!!