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|1997

|1997

|G

|G

|Loosely based on the Greco-Roman myth of the demigod strongman Hercules, this Disney animation has some Christian messages like honoring one's father and the triumph of good over evil. In addition, contrary to how he is depicted in regular mythology, Zeus's characterization in the film was closer to that of the Biblical God. Unlike the original myth, in which Hercules was born as a result of Zeus's infamous womanizing actions with mortal women and Hera hated him due to this, Hercules in this film is the actual offspring between Zeus and Hera, putting family values first. Plus, he is raised a mortal this time because the main villain, Hades, has his minions abduct the then-infant Hercules and feed him a potion that drains him of virtually all of his godly potential in order to assassinate him and prevent him from striking down Hades in the future. Another reason why family is a major theme is that Hercules' disappearance greatly devastates both Zeus and Hera, and Zeus, upon learning that Hercules was alive, is greatly overjoyed to learn of his son's survival and admits he is his father. Lastly, the main villain, Hades, while humorous, is nonetheless depicted in a satanic light, and was reported to be based on former Disney animation chairman and staunch liberal [[Jeffrey Katzenberg]]. However, it underperformed in theaters and with critics.

|Loosely based on the Greco-Roman myth of the demigod strongman Hercules, this Disney animation has some Christian messages like honoring one's father and the triumph of good over evil. In addition, contrary to how he is depicted in regular mythology, Zeus's characterization in the film was closer to that of the Biblical God. Unlike the original myth, in which Hercules was born as a result of Zeus's infamous womanizing actions with mortal women and Hera hated him due to this, Hercules in this film is the actual offspring between Zeus and Hera, putting family values first. Plus, he is raised a mortal this time because the main villain, Hades, has his minions abduct the then-infant Hercules and feed him a potion that drains him of virtually all of his godly potential in order to assassinate him and prevent him from striking down Hades in the future. Another reason why family is a major theme is that Hercules' disappearance greatly devastates both Zeus and Hera, and Zeus, upon learning that Hercules was alive, is greatly overjoyed to learn of his son's survival and admits he is his father. Lastly, the main villain, Hades, while humorous, is nonetheless depicted in a satanic light, and was reported to be based on former Disney animation chairman and staunch liberal [[Jeffrey Katzenberg]].<ref>http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19970622&slug=2545749</ref> However, it underperformed in theaters and with critics.

|$252.7 million

|$252.7 million

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