That was an excellent one.

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

This really is a poorly acted and executed movie. I hate to say that, but that's my take on it. But here's the thing, my young son LOVES it! It's one of his favorites. It hurts me to watch, but he would watch it over and over and over. So if you're looking for a silly, lighthearted movie that kids will like, this could be the one.IF, however, you're looking for fine acting, great special effects, nuanced directing, a evocative script, or any other good characteristics of movies for adults, you will not find them. Sorry. But your kids might really enjoy it. It's like a bad cartoon on Saturday morning: "Do you REALLY like this?" as their giggling themselves silly on the couch.

It's a pretty harmless flick. I went into it expecting it to make me kind of sad (at how bad it might be), but there's a smattering of originality in the writing and enough excitement from the actors to lend it a sort of magic that makes it too fun to hate. Sure, it's awkward, has a few scenes that linger too long, and generally doesn't make sense, but it's better than your general Hallmark tripe. It has plenty of dad-style jokes to make you yuk-yuk-yuk in spite of yourself, and it has cute visuals. I think my 5-year-old niece will like it.I recommend it to anyone who can lighten up, anyone who likes weed, anyone who likes to riff, and anyone with chill kids who love dogs and Christmas.

This is a fun, cute and heartfelt movie. Watching it is a great way to escape stress and lose yourself in a delightful Christmas film. Fans of Shorty Rossi will especially like Hercules, the friendly pit bull, as Shorty provides the voice. Finding classic favorites, Kathy Garver, Mackenzie Phillips and Marc McClure in this movie was a hoot. George Maguire as Santa was one of the most believable Santas I have seen. They all did a great job. It seems there is a lot of movie here for not a great deal of money. I look forward to any sequels as it seems the story could go on! Do yourself and your family a favor and check out this sugarplum treat! It's worth it.

Hercules Saves Christmas is a charming family film. I saw it on the cable channel Animal Planet. The Hercules in the title isn't the Greek god, but is instead a talking dog. Hercules teams with Max, a twelve year old boy who wants to make Santa's "nice" list. Toward that end, Max and Hercules are assigned to help a bitter man named Rick Wilder find the spirit of the season. Danny Arroyo shines in the role of Rick Wilder, deftly balancing the dramatic and comedic sides of the character. Arroyo is joined by an engaging ensemble of actors that includes Mackenzie Phillips and Marc McClure. Max is portrayed by endearing newcomer Anthony Robinson. Hercules is voiced by Shorty Rossi, who also served as a producer on the project. This film is a gem. Kudos to the cast and crew for bringing such heart and humor to what is certain to be a holiday favorite.