I'm not clear who supported this departure in Disney style. The harsh lines and cheesy background and character design are often shockingly ugly. Ron Clements and John Musker are also saddled with a truly lame score and an irritating plot. It's hard to believe they ever made The Little Mermaid even in Hercules' fleeting moments that work.
The generic, but amiable "Go the Distance" and cute "I Won't Say I'm in Love" suggest Alan Menken, but it's about as minor as his work gets. The music's just not ingrained into the story, which isn't surprising considering how muddled the script is. The wacky concepts, unnecessary sidekicks, and underdeveloped relationships in Hercules are reminiscent of the issues Pocahontas had. That pair of clunkers could've sunk any studio.
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