Dwayne Johnson as HerculesCan Hercules triumph at the box office this weekend?

“Part of the problem is that this Hercules wants to have its cake and eat it. Presenting the "real" story behind the legend is all well and good, but the film also portrays the hero grappling with CGI beasties as he undertakes his labours.” Simon Reynolds, Digital Spy

“The always affable Johnson ably fills the sandals of this particular take on the Hellenic hero and wryly holds court over this hugely enjoyable nonsense while wearing a lion's head apparently sure in the knowledge that it doesn't look ridiculous.” Tim Evans, Sky Movies