Plot
When thinking about an Epic film, most do not think of a Disney animated movie. Disney’s Hercules sets itself apart as a truly epic film, with a plot packed full of adventure, struggle and triumph, music that engages the soul and characters that tie the whole film together. This classic Disney movie begins telling the story of Hercules, the Greek god turned mortal. This plot is truly an epic film, in the form of animation.
Music
The music of Disney resonates for generations, and among the most influential and soul provoking soundtracks falls the music of Hercules. From the beginning of the film music is used as an introduction to the story. The Muses are recurring singers in the film, they play one of the most important roles in the film. They carry the music that elevates this film from an ordinary story to an epic one. Alan Menken composed the music to this film, and his work perfectly encapsulates the storyline.
Characters
Certain characters leave lasting impacts on their audience, and Disney’s Hercules is full of characters that perfectly develop the story into the perfect epic film. Each role is portrayed perfectly to allow for an entertaining and comical film.
They provide the fundamental characters necessary in all epic films, such as the hero, the love interest, the sidekick and the villain.
Conclusion
The creators at Disney took a leap of faith when attempting to make an epic toga film completely animated, and they succeeded. This movie revived the toga genre in an unexpected way. Not only does this film have all of the aspects of an epic film, it holds its own when compared to other films of that nature.In conclusion, Disney’s Hercules is a truly epic film because of the adventurous plot, the well-crafted soundtrack and the characters that bring essential dynamics. Hercules is a film that is perfect for the entire family and will bring joy to generations to come.