One thing has to be said. The title holds true. This film is about Conan, and he's a barbarian. Story-wise there isn't that much to tell really. A guy gets born, grows up and learns the trick of the warrior trade by necessity. The same guy then starts roaming the world in seek of people to slay and barbaric acts to perform.
I must admit I cannot remember how long ago it was that I saw the original films so I am not going into comparison. It can be said that this film is not going to win any prizes - but its more or less like its title character: crude but effective. The humorous touch is nice enough and the different characters get together pretty well.
The visualisation of the fights and scenery are matching and the speed is nice, there's no sloppy bits that drag on for an indeterminate period of time. All in all, it's OK enough popcorn material, something to sit through on a bored evening.
6 out of 10 skulls bashed
I must admit I cannot remember how long ago it was that I saw the original films so I am not going into comparison. It can be said that this film is not going to win any prizes - but its more or less like its title character: crude but effective. The humorous touch is nice enough and the different characters get together pretty well.
The visualisation of the fights and scenery are matching and the speed is nice, there's no sloppy bits that drag on for an indeterminate period of time. All in all, it's OK enough popcorn material, something to sit through on a bored evening.
6 out of 10 skulls bashed