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Conan the Barbarian, the movie that turned Arnold Schwarzenegger into a global superstar, is a prime example of a match made in heaven. It's the movie that macho maverick writer-director John Milius was born to make, and Arnold was genetically engineered for his role as the muscle-bound, angst-ridden hero created in Robert E. Howard's pulp novels. Oliver Stone contributed to Milius's screenplay, and the production design by comic artist Ron Cobb represents a perfect cinematic realization of Howard's fantasy world. To avenge the murder of his parents, Conan tracks down the evil Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones) with the help of Queen Valeria (played by buff B-movie vixen Sandahl Bergman) and Subotai the Mongol (Gerry Lopez). Aptly described by critic Roger Ebert as "the perfect fantasy for the alienated pre-adolescent," this blockbuster is just as enjoyable for adults who haven't lost their youthful imagination. --Jeff Shannon
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Following his parents' savage murder, young Conan (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is captured by the cold-blooded Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones) and spends the next fifteen years in agony, first chained to the Wheel of Pain and then enslaved as a Pit Fighter. Rather than allowing this brutal fate to conquer him, Conan builds an incomparable body and an indomitable spirit-both of which he needs when he suddenly finds himself a free man. Aided by his companions Subotai the Mongol (Gerry Lopez) and Valeria, Queen of Thieves (Sandahl Bergman), Conan sets out to solve the "riddle of steel," seize ultimate power and, finally, take revenge on the warlord who killed his family.
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By argentoisgod
Format:Blu-ray
its too bad it took a mediocre remake to get this classic on ray. Picture is excellent, a few nitpickings being this is 1 min 29 sec. shorter than the last dvd version. I don't know why. The cover is a big disappointment as well, they should have stuck with the original movie poster. More supplements would have been nice but overall i am very excited to have this release. As far as the destroyer is concerned i can't bear to buy it since i have tried to sit through it several times in the last year and did'nt have the constitution to do it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S0ulf0rg3d
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Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
It always impresses me to see how good an HD version of an old movie can be. While the image isn't as clear as a brand new digital movie that's been made that way, what we get here is a significant gain in image quality as well a better sound it seems. That being said, this release could have brought together a significant amount of bonus material, the original cover or whatever any Conan fan might want but this, instead, is more of a "casual" Blu-ray release and what you get is the classic fantasy movie with a plenty of languages/subtitles.
The movie itself is one of the best fantasy movies ever made and also one of Arnold's best (even if he only says maybe a hundred words in the whole movie). If you already are a Conan (movie) fan, you really should add this to your collection as it fares much better on the new HDTV as the DVD version does and if you're just curious, you should know that this is very inexpensive for an high definition classic.
The movie itself is one of the best fantasy movies ever made and also one of Arnold's best (even if he only says maybe a hundred words in the whole movie). If you already are a Conan (movie) fan, you really should add this to your collection as it fares much better on the new HDTV as the DVD version does and if you're just curious, you should know that this is very inexpensive for an high definition classic.
By Slow Rider
Format:DVD
One of the classic sword and sorcery movies out there. Very well done and entertaining. I've watched it too many times to remember.
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Thulsa Doom and '70s cults
In an otherwise perceptive review connecting Conan/Arnold with Aquilonia/California, A Customer wrote "Valerie Quennessen as the Princess was probably the only miscast character -... Read more
Published 21 months ago by mcewin
5.0 out of 5 stars
That which does not kill us makes us stronger - Friedorich Nietzche
WIZARD: "between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis, and the rise of the sons of Aryas there was an age undreamed of and unto this, Conan, destined to bear the jeweled crown... Read more
Published 21 months ago by bernie
1.0 out of 5 stars
I cried...
As a huge fan of the original Robert E. Howard works... I cried when I saw this the first time. IT WAS THAT BAD. Read more
Published on Aug 17 2009 by Bill F. Armitage
4.0 out of 5 stars
a very good theatrical introduction to Conan
this is a very good movie.it contains lots of action adventure and
excitement.the acting is pretty decent,although acting isn't really the
focal point of this movie or... Read more
excitement.the acting is pretty decent,although acting isn't really the
focal point of this movie or... Read more
Published on Aug 31 2007 by falcon
5.0 out of 5 stars
An impressive, respectful new lease on life for Conan the Barbarian
I'm rather protective of the work of Robert E. Howard, a brilliant writer who died -- by his own hand -- far too young, and I was quite pleased by this cinematic treatment of his... Read more
Published on Sep 10 2006 by Daniel Jolley
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best Epic movie that exists!!!
When does a movie become classic? When it tops the box office? When it has thousands of supporting actors, or a great budget? Maybe when it has a dozen of well known actors. Read more
Published on Jun 26 2004 by Theobalt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldnt have picked a better Conan
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women! Read more
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women! Read more
Published on Jun 16 2004 by "vikingwarlord"
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best movie ever
this movie and sergio leone's "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" are probably the two best movies ever. The symbolism in this movie is amazing. Read more
Published on May 25 2004 by Daniel Drummy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conan, what is best in life?
To watch Conan the Barbarian, of course! Fantasy movies are generally bad. No other genre is looked down upon more. Read more
Published on May 9 2004 by J. L. Peppers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Caveman red meat and testosterone � Arnold IS Conan!
This is the best and most original sword and sorcery fantasy movie ever made. It has a raw and primal style that is simply not seen anymore on film in today's politically correct... Read more
Published on April 20 2004
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