Hercules Saves Christmas (2011)

I'm glad to know that Holiday films like this are still being made. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Yes, it's out of my demographic but it's a great family film for this Holiday Season. Danny Arroyo and Anthony Robinson gave great performances and had great chemistry on the screen. It was also good to see Mackenzie Phillips on the screen again...especially playing such a funny role. And I haven't seen Kathy Garver since Family Affair!I hope to see more of her in the future. All the rest of actors were fantastic as well especially the elves. George Maguire played an excellent Santa. And what can we say about a dog named Hercules. Having a lovable dog in any film is always a nice touch. This film should have been available in the Theaters so the public could have a chance to embrace it. Well done everybody.

I think this movie went straight for the "Christmas Story" appeal. The story line was a little cheesy and the direction was clearly not very good.Most of the acting seemed boxed and over directed (ad lib is an amazing tool). In the scenes where the actors had some freedom, you could see real potential for some great acting, between Rick Wilder (Danny Arroyo) and Max Moogle (Anthony Robinson), and between Rick Wilder and Sally (Maggie VandenBerghe), but it seems that in most scenes, they were over directed, and not given license to let themselves act.This was not the worst Christmas movie I have ever seen, but the director should definitely go back to film school. Give Danny Arroyo, Anthony Robinson, and Maggie VandenBerghe a chance to show their talent. They should be stars....Finally, please stop casting Mackenzie Phillips in anything. She does not have star power.

Hercules Saves Christmas is a fun Xmas kids film great for the entire family. The film had humor and holiday spirit. There were good characters I cared about and good acting all around. Rick, Sally, and Helen stood out.Top it off with cute talking animals, magic elves, and some good holiday music. My family enjoyed it. It held good moral values. My kids and nephews wanted to see it again the next day. They connected with the Max character and they loved Hercules. What more can one ask for in a Christmas film? Recommend!!!

Great family holiday film! Kids will love it. Unfortunately there are always a few deadbeats who love to trash films and everyone associated with them but pay them no mind. They obviously have to much time on their sad hands. Trashing children's films? Ba- Humbug! The actors all did a great job and Mackenzie Phillips, Marc McClure and Richard VanVleet are really funny. George McGuire plays a fantastic and warm hearted Santa. Anthony Robinson as the orphan Max Moogle was terrific and Danny Arroyo gives a great performance. Delivers a nice positive message for the kids and Hercules is a very lovable dog. But perhaps not for those nasty few who root for Scrooge in the movies! Give it a try for more then ten minutes - you won't be disappointed.