Film review: HERCULES, from Built For Speed

Many cinemagoers might have feared that Hercules would be yet another moronic, CGI-drenched video game-like action fest.  Despite the fact that it is mostly composed of sword-swinging battle scenes and that it stars former pro-wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the title role, this vaguely post-modern take on the Hercules legend is surprisingly enjoyable. In a plot that resembles Seven

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What’s on “Built For Speed”, Friday 1st August 2014

This week on Built For Speed we take a look at two very different movies: Rolf de Heer’s latest film, low-key drama Charlie’s Country and big-budget fantasy block-buster Hercules.  There’s also plenty of fine music with a selection of favourite tracks from across the decades and new material from Honey Blood, Temples and many others.  Don’t forget our regular round-up

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