Hercules (1983)

Lou Ferrigno is Zeus' chosen one, a hero of the people granted incredible strength. In his quest to save his love, Cassiopea (Ingrid Anderson), from the evil King Minos (William Berger) the muscular champion must overcome trials, battle mechanical titans (really) and face off against evil sorcery.
After an extended creation myth opening that's strangely reminiscent of Richard Donner's Superman (1978), the film goes all out to impress with its manly beards, shiny armour and sexy females. Even though its aspirations are greater than its achievements, I found it thoroughly entertaining. And Ferrigno certainly looks the part; even when punching a bear he's a hundred times better than his Pumping Iron (1977) rival's version of the same character.

2½ incarnate energies out of 5