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Summary: The original Hercules portrayed by the Icon!
Review: Although Arnold Schwarzeneggar is the best known action muscle star of the times, and other musclemen have appeared in motion pictures, probably none whse legends have lasted as long as Reeves.Reeves combined a classicly sculpted physique with movie star looks. He brought the mythical Hercules to the silver screen in this and the original "Hercules" originally released in 1957.Hercules Unchained picks up where Hercules left off. Hercules (Reeves) and the entire original cast icluding the beautiful Sylvia Koscina hit the high seas leaving Jolco and head towards Thebes.Upon returning to Thebes, Herc must wrestle a God (portrayed by the late Primo Canera) and then come between two brothers fighting over the right to become the King and replace their father.Herc gets drugged and is taken off to an Island where he loses his memory and his super powers. His side kick Ulysses brings Herc back to normal and he arrives back in Thebes just in time to see his family slaughtered. Herc then fights with not one but three tigers. Ulysses arrow takes out a fourth one about to leap on the tired Hercules.Hercules joins the Thebians in fighting off the bad guys, brings down several giant towers and restores peace and order to his native Thebes.Hercules Unchained was one of the better, if not the best of the sword and sandal movies released back in the 60's. Most of this is due to the untiring efforts of Joseph E. Levine. for putting together a marketing package promoting this and other Reeves films at that time.
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Summary: Hercules Unchained is a must see for All Herc Fans
Review: Hercules Unchained, starring Steve Reeves is a must have video for all Hercules enthusiasts. Steve Reeves looks the part, acts the part and IS HERCULES. This movie caters the those who enjoy a good visual action movie. As a follow up to Hercules, it is the second and last time that Reeves played the role of the half god/half man. A must have for collectors.
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Summary: The Herc is back!
Review: I greatly enjoyed this DVD - the colors were vivid and the sound was strong. There was only one problem. If you select chapters, chapter 1 starts 15 minutes into the movie. Not a big deal if you plan to watch it all the way through, and I didn't check the other chapters (there were only 4 listed) to see if they match. For the money spent, not much to quibble over.
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Summary: The original Hercules portrayed by the Icon!
Review: I've said it before and I'll say it again: Finally, Steve Reeves on DVD! The version sent to me was by Gemstone Entertainment; but appears to be the same version as United American Video. A few years back I was on Steve's web site and commented that I was disappointed that there were none of his films on DVD, and the reply that I got back was, "Only on VHS now; but just wait a bit longer...." Though watching Italian movies can take a little getting used to, mainly due to the editing practices, in addition to dubbing the sound in after the movie had been completed, this movie holds the test of time very well, considering that it's almost 45 years old. This edition of Hercules Unchained is a notch or two up from the edition of Hercules that I previously reviewed. The print was obviously in much better condition, as the colors are generally very good, most of the picture is sharp, and the sound is better. My only real complaint is that it's not presented in a natural widescreen format. Like I said with my Hercules review, some day I'm hoping to see a higher grade edition, in widescreen, possibly with the film digitally restored a bit better and maybe a few extras; but until then, this will more than suffice. Watching these two back to make makes for a very enjoyable afternoon or evening; so don't hesitate to check out these classics!
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Summary: A True Classic
Review: I've said it before and I'll say it again: Finally, Steve Reeves on DVD! The version sent to me was by Gemstone Entertainment; but appears to be the same version as United American Video. A few years back I was on Steve's web site and commented that I was disappointed that there were none of his films on DVD, and the reply that I got back was, "Only on VHS now; but just wait a bit longer...." Though watching Italian movies can take a little getting used to, mainly due to the editing practices, in addition to dubbing the sound in after the movie had been completed, this movie holds the test of time very well, considering that it's almost 45 years old. This edition of Hercules Unchained is a notch or two up from the edition of Hercules that I previously reviewed. The print was obviously in much better condition, as the colors are generally very good, most of the picture is sharp, and the sound is better. My only real complaint is that it's not presented in a natural widescreen format. Like I said with my Hercules review, some day I'm hoping to see a higher grade edition, in widescreen, possibly with the film digitally restored a bit better and maybe a few extras; but until then, this will more than suffice. Watching these two back to make makes for a very enjoyable afternoon or evening; so don't hesitate to check out these classics!
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Summary: The original, the real Herc-Steve Reeves
Review: Joseph E. Levine did a outstanding job packaging this second and last Reeves Hercules movie. Reeves looks and acts like a greek god. The beautiful Sylvia Koscina fills the gap for the male fans. Sequels rarely live up to the original, but this one fills the bill. Excellent movie for the times (hard to believe that this movie was made over 40 years ago!)and a must see for all true and blue Herc fans.Steve Reeves was the first and best Hercules!
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Summary: Still the best Hercules!
Review: Steve Reeves was the original action hero and is still the best Hercules ever. Hercules and Hercules Unchained are cool movies.
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Summary: Chain him back !!!
Review: This is the second of Reeves' Hercules movies. You can tell he really wasn't interested in making the film. However, if you can find the MST3K version, in which it is being lampooned, the movie then becomes a classic. Worth watching if you are into bad cinema (like me), otherwise it's a stinker.
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Summary: Hercules Sequel With Steve Reeves!
Review: This movie, a sequel to the original box-office smash, is a wonderful treat for those of us who marveled at Steve Reeves and his awesome presence in a series of otherwise forgettable 1960s sword and sorcery adventures. Reeves, a former Mr. America and Mr. Universe, was absolutely stunningly handsome, and as a result became the perfect archetype for young pubescent males looking for a role model. While his wonderful baritone voice was dubbed (much later I heard him talk on "Entertainment Tonight" about the newer types of bodybuilders coming to the fore under the influence of steroids, and he squawked out an answer in a tinny little voice that made one instantly realize why he never achieved wider stardom in more diverse American films. But he was all beef and brawn here, and with the magic of a well-dubbed vocal effort became the star of the decade. This, like the original, was a continuation of his first role, as the immortal Hercules, and here again Reeves plays the part well. As someone who saw both movies dozens of times in the theaters, believe me, it was all Reeves that explained the hit movies and the string of successors that followed. Of course, film producer Joseph E. Levine threw in the lovely Sylvia Koscina and a veteran cast of character actors. The special effects are a bit dated, and the sets are nice, but any chance to watch Reeves going through the motions is an exercise in watching someone so handsome and so well built that none of the rest of it mattered. Not a great movie, but one that is fun to watch to remember way back when....Enjoy!
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Summary: Hercules Sequel With Steve Reeves!
Review: This movie, a sequel to the original box-office smash, is a wonderful treat for those of us who marveled at Steve Reeves and his awesome presence in a series of otherwise forgettable 1960s sword and sorcery adventures. Reeves, a former Mr. America and Mr. Universe, was absolutely stunningly handsome, and as a result became the perfect archetype for young pubescent males looking for a role model. While his wonderful baritone voice was dubbed (much later I heard him talk on "Entertainment Tonight" about the newer types of bodybuilders coming to the fore under the influence of steroids, and he squawked out an answer in a tinny little voice that made one instantly realize why he never achieved wider stardom in more diverse American films. But he was all beef and brawn here, and with the magic of a well-dubbed vocal effort became the star of the decade. This, like the original, was a continuation of his first role, as the immortal Hercules, and here again Reeves plays the part well. As someone who saw both movies dozens of times in the theaters, believe me, it was all Reeves that explained the hit movies and the string of successors that followed. Of course, film producer Joseph E. Levine threw in the lovely Sylvia Koscina and a veteran cast of character actors. The special effects are a bit dated, and the sets are nice, but any chance to watch Reeves going through the motions is an exercise in watching someone so handsome and so well built that none of the rest of it mattered. Not a great movie, but one that is fun to watch to remember way back when....Enjoy!
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