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A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan (Jason Momoa) realiz... read more read more...es he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil. -- (C) Lionsgate

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R, 1 hr. 52 min.

Directed by: Marcus Nispel

Release Date: August 19, 2011

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DVD Release Date: November 22, 2011

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  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    April 14, 2012
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    The tale of Conan the Cimmerian and his adventures across the continent of Hyboria on a quest to avenge the murder of his father and the slaughter of his village.

    Good movie! It was fun and interesting. The plot was simple to follow. Good action scenes. Go see it!

    A quest that... read more begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
  • Deano78
    March 13, 2012
    Deano78
    A decent enough film with plenty of action, blood, sword fights etc. It has a decent cast and good cgi, overall though it doesn't have the strongest story line. I just felt like it was missing something to make it stand out from the crowd.
  • samoriley
    February 21, 2012
    samoriley
    Positives:
    A new face for the Barbarian
    Morgan Freeman as the Narrator

    Negatives:
    Very few creatures
    Some obvious moments
    All blood, no brains
    CGI is relatively poor
  • FilmFanatik
    February 17, 2012
    FilmFanatik
    There's no possible way that I could give the reboot of Conan the Barbarian anything but one star. This movie is horribly flawed in nearly every category: performances, story, direction, special effects... you name it. I find it amazing that such big name actors were drawn into t... read morehis little project. I'm sure they were shown a lot of cool concept art and/or they were handed healthy paychecks. Either way, it's surprising to see them hamming it up in this pile of manure. The one saving grace that this movie does have is that it winds up being an unintentional comedy... especially if you're into story mechanics and editing. It's absolutely hilarious in that regard. Some of the scenes even feel like they were edited specifically for comedic purposes, when I know in the back of my mind that they weren't. Don't get me wrong though. I'm not recommending this movie in a positive light. Even though I found it funny, I couldn't bring myself to watch it again. However, if you're looking for a way to kill a couple of hours with some pretty good laughs, then by all means, go out and Redbox this one. I should note here that I also Redboxed this one, and I'm not even a fan of Redbox. That's how uninterested in it I was: I wouldn't even spend more than a buck to see it.
  • Crashinkov
    January 11, 2012
    Crashinkov
    There is nothing special about this, except the boring bad plot.
  • MizturY0da
    December 27, 2011
    MizturY0da
    four stars!!!
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    December 21, 2011
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "I live, I love, I slay, and I am content."

    The tale of Conan the Cimmerian and his adventures across the continent of Hyboria on a quest to avenge the murder of his father and the slaughter of his village.

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    There was a lengthy, and promising, opening sequence telling of young Conan's birth, winning his spurs, and then the defining event in turning him into the nomadic warrior we are used to. This section was good. Then, early in the adult Conan's activities, we meet a large group of attractive bare-breasted cuties, at which point I thought "Hello, this movie looks distinctly promising." Unfortunately, they put in no further appearances. Instead, what happens is that Conan does some fighting. Then he fights some more. After that, he fights again. And then he does some fighting. I have never seen a film with so much fighting in it. Unfortunately, this takes the place of little things like character development.

    I think this film is so keen to lay out its credentials as a fresh, and adult, take on Conan after the Schwarzenegger era than it makes it clear early on that there will be gory violence and sex, and then forgets that a movie needs a bit more than that. The story is adequate but, if stripped of the fighting, would probably take about 10 minutes to tell. It looks good, if dark (as is the current fashion), Jason Momoa looks the part (it's a bit difficult to tell if he can act it as he isn't given much opportunity to do anything except fight), and Stephen Lang overdoes the sneering.
  • DreamExtractor
    December 13, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Conan the Barbarian is a painful and dumb experience with a lot of blood but no payoff. The story is of a quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as C... read moreonan (Jason Momoa) realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil. The plot is pretty pointless and stupid, they use another revenge story we have seen a thousand times before and we will see at thousand times after, and the characters were barely even actors, I think they picked the guys with six packs and hoped they could act, and any girl with big boobs they would keep too. The cast as I said is terrible, they were emotionless, creepy, and just working for a paycheck, that is it, nothing more, nothing less. The action was almost decent, there were moments that were a little worth my time but they were short and done quickly, soon the action becomes a little repetitive as well. Conan the Barbarian is a film I recommend to nobody who wants a good time, because I sure did not find it here.
  • DerekA101
    December 8, 2011
    DerekA101
    Not as cheesy as it could've been. MILDLY entertaining, but I use that word carefully.
  • MovieGeek13
    November 30, 2011
    MovieGeek13
    Conan the Barbarian 2011 is a better made film than its predecessor. It also has the benefit of a much higher budget, which gives director Marcus Nispel free reign to CGI as much as he wants, add as much blood and gore as he wants, and stage as many drawn out elaborate action seq... read moreuences as he can cram in 2 hours.
    I found the 1982 Conan to be frustratingly boring and cheesy. This new version kept my eyes on the screen as the violence and blood sprayed in epic fashion. Jason Momoa is a much better action lead than even Arnold was at this point in their respective careers. He's got a good balance of badass action hero for the guys, and dreamy, confident romantic for the ladies.
    Unfortunately, all is not entirely well and good for this remake. I hated the original, but I understand that when it was released, there was nothing else quite like it. It's a dated film, but I know I would have a different view of that film had I been a teenager in 1982. It also launched the career of the granddaddy of all action stars - Mr. Arnold Schwarzenegger. This new Conan, as well made as it is, does nothing to distinguish itself from the many sword fantasies that are dime a dozen at the multiplex. 300, Immortals, Troy, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Clash of the Titans to name a few. This new Conan the Barbarian simply joins the list for better or for worse.
    The film is fun, but it leaves you with nothing. It unfolds in a formulaic, predictable fashion. Even the action scenes feel uninspired. Simple action may be enough for some, especially fans of cheesy 80s inspired pictures, but that's only a small group of people. The turnout may not be enough to launch Jason Momoa as a bonafide action star, no matter how much he deserves it.

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James Berardinelli
August 19, 2011
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

The 2011 version of Conan the Barbarian looks cheap and feels rushed. The few good elements are dwarfed by a generic, nonsensical plot and shoddy storytelling. Full Review

Laremy Legel
August 19, 2011
Laremy Legel, Film.com

Shoddy acting, no real plot, and silly dialogue? You betcha! Full Review

Stephen Whitty
August 19, 2011
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

Does it satisfy, this tale? In its own modest way, it does. Full Review

Rick Groen
August 19, 2011
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

It ain't a pretty sight -- in fact, it's downright barbaric. Full Review

Joe Neumaier
August 19, 2011
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News

It's just another ham-handed adventure flick in eye-deadening, wallet-draining 3-D. Full Review

John DeFore
August 19, 2011
John DeFore, Washington Post

Momoa ... speaks in one of those trying-too-hard baritones heard in young jocks whose greatest fear is being called gay. Full Review

Linda Barnard
August 19, 2011
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star

The very definition of the dumb summer flick, designed to squeeze a few last bucks out of the kids before school starts up again. Full Review

Kyle Smith
August 19, 2011
Kyle Smith, New York Post

You can't underestimate the vitality of a movie where manly men give orders such as, "We will cast our rivals into oceans of blood." Full Review

Scott Bowles
August 18, 2011
Scott Bowles, USA Today

Conan the Barbarian lives by a pretty simple ethos: He lives, he loves, he slays. What he doesn't do, alas, is act. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
August 18, 2011
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Take a bad movie in two dimensions, film it in three, and what do you get? Three entire dimensions of lousy. Full Review

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