N Narrator
Long ago, in the far away land of ancient Greece, there was a golden age of powerful gods and extrodinay heroes. And the greatest and strongest of all these heroes... was the mighty Hercules. But what is the measure of a true hero? Now that is where our story--
M Muse
Would you listen to him?!
M2 Muse 2
He's making the story sound like some Greek tradgedy!
M3 Muse 3
Lighten up, dude!
M4 Muse 4
We'll take it from here, darling.
N Narrator
You go, girls.
N Narrator
[The camera opens in on a museum hallway featuring Greek statues and vases.]
Long ago, in the faraway land of ancient Greece, there was a golden age of powerful gods and extraordinary heroes. And the greatest and strongest of all these heroes was the mighty Hercules. [A Greek vase is shown with a picture of Hercules fighting a monster lion. Vase zooms in slowly] But what is the measure of a true hero? Ah, that is what our story is-
Will you listen to him? He's makin' the story sound like some greek tragedy.
We'll take it from here, darling.
We are the Muses. Goddesses of the arts and proclaimers of heroes.
Honey, you mean "hunk-ules". Ooh, I'd like to make some sweet music with him-
[Muses start humming]
Our story actually begins long before Hercules, many eons ago.. [scene changes colors and the Muses start walking and singing] Back when the world was new, The planet Earth was down on its luck. And everywhere gigantic brutes, Called Titans ran amok!
It was a nasty place! There was a mess wherever you stepped.
Where chaos reigned and earthquakes, and volcanoes never slept!
M Muses
And then along came Zeus!
He hurled his thunderbolt,
Locked those suckers in a vault!
M Muses
They're trapped! And on his own stopped chaos in its tracks. And that's the gospel truth! The guy was too type A to just relax.
And that's the world's first dish.
Melpomene Zeus tamed the globe while still in his youth.
M Muses
Though, honey, it may seem impossible- That's the gospel truth! On Mount Olympus life was neat and smooth as sweet vermouth. Though, honey, it may seem impossible- That's the gospel truth!
[schematic picture of Olympus zooms in and turns into a real one. While the Muses still repeat their "ah's and yeah's", camera moves up the mountain slope. While it does, the movie title, HERCULES, is shown.]
[Meg sits alone and smells the flower]
Oh. what's the matter with me? You'd think a girl would learn. [singing] If there's a prize for rotten judgement. I guess I've already won that. No man is worth the aggravation. That's ancient history been there, done that!
Muses Who d'ya think you're kidding? He's the Earth and Heaven to you. Try to keep it hidden, honey, We can see right through you
Muses Girl, you can't conceal it. We know how you feel and who you're thinkin' of?
Oh-no, no chance, no way, I won't say it, no, no
Muses You swoon, you sigh, why deny it, uh-oh?
It's too cliche, I won't say I'm in love
Muses Shoo-doo, shoo-doo, oo-oo-oo
I thought my heart had learned its lesson. It feels so good when you start out...
Muses Ahhh..
My head is screaming get a grip, girl. Unless you're dyin' to cry your heart, oh
Muses You keep on denying. Who you are and how you're feelin'. Baby, we're not buyin' hon, We saw you hit the ceilin'. Face it like a grownup. When you gonna own up that you. Got Got Got it bad
Oh, no chance, no way, I won't say it, no, no
Muses Give up, but give in, Check the grin, you're in love
This scene won't play, I won't say I'm in love
Muses You're doing flips, read our lips. You're in love shoo-doo, shoo-doo
You're way off base, I won't say it (Muses: She won't say in love) Get off my case, I won't say it
Muses Girl, don't be proud, it's okay, you're in love
Oh.. At least at loud. I won't say I'm in love...
Muses Shoo-doo, shoo-doo, shoo-doo, shoo-doo Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la Haaa
[At outside, Hercules brings the soul of Meg and puts it inside her body]
Wonderboy, what-- why did you—
Huh. People always do crazy things when they are in love.
[they go for a kiss, but suddenly a cloud appears under their feet, sent by Zeus, and they fly to Olympus]
Whoa! Hey, hey, hey! Whoo! [Pegasus picks him up and brings along]
Apollo [The crowd of gods welcome Hercules]
Three cheers for the mighty Hercules!
Oh, yeah! Flowers for everybody! Oh!
H Hera
Hercules, we're so proud of you.
Hah! Fine work, my boy! You've done it! You're a true hero.
H Hera
You were willing to give your life to rescue this young woman.
For a true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart. Now, at last, my son, you can come home.
Congratulations, Wonderboy. You'll make one heck of a god.
Father, this is the moment I've always dreamed of. But... a life without Meg, even an immortal life, would be... empty. I wish to stay on Earth with her. I finally know where I belong.
[Zeus nods, they finally kiss and Hercules stops shining]
Hit it, ladies!
Muses [begin Song: A Star Is Born]
Oh, gonna shout it from the mountaintops A star is born! It's the time for pulling out the stops A star is born! Honey, hit us with a hallelu That kid came shining through Girl, sing the song Come blow your horn A star is born! He's a hero who can please the crowd A star is born! Come on, everybody shout out loud A star is born! Just remember in the darkest hour, Within your heart's the power For makin' you A hero too
Muses [Here the Constellation of Hercules appears]
So don't lose hope When you're forlorn
Tall Thebian [Phil sees the Strong Man pointing at it]
That's Phil's boy!
Muses Just keep your eyes Upon the skies Every night, A star is right in sight, A star is burning bright, A star is born A star is born
Muses [Closing Titles start, song continues]
Like a beacon in the cold dark night / A star is born! / Told ya everything would turn out right / A star is born! / Just when everything was all at sea / The boy made history / The bottom line Bottom line! / He sure can shine He can shine! / His rising sign is Capricorn / He knew how to / He had a clue Telling you / A star is born!
MC Male Chorus
Here's a hero who can please the crowd
Muses A star is born!
MC Male Chorus
Come on, everybody shout out loud
Muses A star is born! / Just remember in your darkest hour / Within your heart's the power / For making you / A hero too / (A hero too) / So don't lose hope / When you're forlorn / (No, no!) / Just keep your eyes / Upon the skies / Every night, A star is right in sight, A star is burning bright, A star is born!
