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MusicChat
It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.
Voxitype
Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.
keithmcdonald-52384
John Milius's Conan the Barbarian is a gritty visceral epic which kickstarted the "swords and sandals" sub-genre in the early 80s. Arnold Schwarzenegger is in top form in a film that catapulted him into the stratosphere and a year later he would go onto star in the Terminator, cementing his arrival as leading man. Milius is such a good director and it seems war and moral codes are running through his veins. The cinematography is good as is the score and one scene in particular- the kitchen orgy sequence is awe inspiring in its outlandish transpiring. If you like historical epics, then Conan the Barbarian is a great film to wind down with.
dandersen-28039
Conan Is Brought From The Books And Comics To The Big Screen, And It Delivers The Goods. One Word .... CROM !!!
chaswe-28402
There is no point in complaining that artworks don't succeed in being what they are not trying to be. A lot of people seem to want this picture to be what it isn't. It is in fact a very straightforward "Bildungsroman", and/or an "Odyssey", where the hero grows up and travels through many trials and tribulations towards his triumphant revenge. Just like Odysseus.Visually it's tremendously effective, and it certainly doesn't need special acting skills. The hero just has to grow up to look like a hero, and he sure does. All the stars in this movie have what it takes, and how. Arnold looks great --- yes, that's the word; and so does Sandahl, a Valkyrie personified; and the rest all fit perfectly. What's to knock, or dislike ? It's just a comic, or what these days they call a graphic novel. A tremendous coming-of-age. The baddies get truly thumped, just like that nosy camel. Luckily, I've never read anything by Howard.
Eric Stevenson
Once again, I feel bad for not liking this. I mean, it's by no means a bad film for me. I just thought it was okay. The strongest parts are probably when they're talking about God, Gods, whatever. These really are some interesting and very emotional scenes. My problem with this movie is that it was just too long. I mean, there were a lot of scenes that just seemed like filler. There was too much of Arnold/Conan just wandering around in the desert. The battle scenes are quite nice, but the timing just seems to be off. There are too many subplots with him meeting all these people.That being said, there are some great scenes. I think my favorite is the very last one where he burns down the palace. This is all done without dialogue and you can totally see how good the emotions are. I also really like the costumes in this. Everything just seems set so well in its time period and it all looks so authentic. I guess I just prefer Arnold Schwarzeneggar's later roles. James Earl Jones is quite good as the villain. It's just that a lot of it goes on too long. I remember how Barack Obama is a fan of "Conan The Barbarian". I guess you can think of this review as a tribute to him in his last days of President. I am not looking forward to Donald Trump. **1/2
