: Instead of a demigod with magical powers, this version portrays Hercules as a mortal mercenary whose legends are exaggerated by his crew to intimidate enemies.
Hercules (Comparison: Theatrical Version - Extended Version) : Instead of a demigod with magical powers,
As Hercules and his allies approached King Cotys's stronghold, they were met with an army of soldiers and fearsome beasts. The epic battle raged on, with Hercules facing off against King Cotys himself. While it received mixed critical reviews for its
Features additional footage, bringing the runtime to approximately 101 minutes (vs. 98 minutes for the theatrical version). Features additional footage
Hercules (2014) Extended Cut is a "grounded" take on the myth that trades gods and monsters for a more realistic mercenary story. While it received mixed critical reviews for its predictable plot, the Blu-ray presentation is generally considered high-quality, especially for fans of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Rotten Tomatoes Movie Performance & Content A "Human" Hercules