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"Young man, we need a professional hero, not an amateur," a sharp-nosed woman barks. You can bet that Steve Reeves never had this problem. But then Hercules isn't your typical pecs-and-biceps, swords-and-sandals movie. For starters, this version of the world's strongest man's life story is animated— and has the distinction of being the Walt Disney Studio's 35th animated feature in exactly six decades. For another, this Hercules sings (relax; it's just one song). Bulging muscles notwithstanding, this isn't a Hercules you've seen before. […]
