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Hercules in New York

Hercules in New York

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This is the greatest movie of the time
Review: What can some one say about the greatest movie to ever hit the shelf. Its comparison is like the works of Hawthorne or Frost. Arnold is fantastic.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: FOOD FOR THE GODS!!!
Review: Whether you're up for horrible direction, terrible dialogue, bad dubbing, rod iron lightning bolt throwing, immigrant Austrian bodybuilders wrestling men in bear suits, or the world's greatest drinking game; you can't go wrong with the first starring vehicle of an almost prepubescent Arnold Schwarzenegger in the celluloid classic that is "Hercules in New York".

So dim the lights, crank up the original Arnold audio track, and prepare yourself for endless hours of fun and laughs between you and your friends. Remember, when in doubt, "Smile!".

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: hilarious arnie in his funniest movie
Review: Who would have thought that before all those great action movies and "I'll be back"'s, Arnold S. had already appeared in a cult classic?? I recently watched this movie and have enjoyed it very much, never knowing how cheesy and campy a movie can be?

First, THE reason this movie is brought back on DVD is not for its qualities. It's just to see Arnie in his first movie where he pulls off a really great BAD performance. Both versions of the movie are great (on TV, i saw the dubbed version which was funny to see a great Austrian guy with the voice of an English professor with no knowledge of putting intonation in his voice), but i prefer the one with Arnie's almost ridiculous accent. The story itself is also bad-to-the-bone : Hercules is bored on Olympus and wants to go on a vacation in New York, but Zeus doesn't like this as it would confuse the humans. Hercules, however, pursues and gets dropped in the sea where a boat picks him up and brings him to New York. When he arrives, his vacation begins...

The whole movie is worthwhile just because of the cheesy acting of our Arnie. With the role of Hercules played by an unknown actor, the movie would have gone into obscurity from the moment it hit the theaters, but Arnie stays the main reason to watch this. Highlight is the fight against a grizzly bear who fights as a human and also lays for death on the ground as a human (his arms spread!!!)

Searchig a serious film about Greek mythology?? Keep away. Looking for a "so bad it becomes good" movie, you are in heaven with this little cult gem.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Wow!!!!
Review: Words can't describle how cheesy this movie is even by 1970 standards. But that is what makes it so funny. This is a great movie for watching on a lazy rainy afternoon after you've called out sick from the office. The best scene is Hercules fighting the escaped grisly bear in the park. The bear fights standing up and is throwing punches like a boxer. Hysterical!!! Monty Python would be proud.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Arnold's Revolution!
Review: YES! The movie that started it all. Arnold Schwarzenegger, "THE GENIUS" was born in this riveting picture of rebellion and coming-of-age. I was cheering when Hercules (Schwarzenegger) said "no" to his father Zeus and visited Earth for the first time. Olympus was in a state of shock as the gigantic god propelled to New York City. There he beat up a group of sailors and met an annoying old man. The old man booked Hercules in some weight-lifting competitions, but Hercules lost his powers! Appalling! How dare Zeus for doing such a thing to Arnold Schwarzenegger! Then Hercules fell in love with a young lady whom she thought was odd. Funny lady. Zeus eventually let Hercules prosper and live in happiness with the mortals. Hercules got into more fights with some piddily mortal men and conquered. Rejoice! I loved this movie and it gave me hope to be a genius just like Arnold. After this monumental motion picture, Arnold Schwarzenegger became the number one deity of our country, no world.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: If you're a bodybuilder...
Review: you will appreciate why Arnold Schwarzenegger was the greatest and STILL IS the greatest of all time! His phenominal and aesthetic mass at 6'1" tall is clearly evident in this film. Most competitive bodybuilders of today are between 5'5" and 5'8" and look horrible!

This film was never meant to be serious! It's fun and very entertaining! The dubbed voice used for Arnold is funny too, but it works! The dvd version of this film has an option to hear Arnold's real voice which is very interesting. Arnold had only been in the USA a year prior to this film. He sure has come a long way!


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