Conan the Barbarian

Every body-worshipers dream come true flexes his steroid pumped muscles and jumps around pretending to be tough--much like the real person. FYI: Remember movies are shot is very short scenes that are then edited together so the "big, invincible because he... Full review

Big McLargehuge runs around in furs and a viking helm, punching camels, hacking people, decapitating snakes, and banging hot chicks while screaming KROM!!! at his climax? Hell yeah I'll watch that again.... Full review

Arnold is classic here as Conan, brought up as a slave turned into a warrior, intent on vengence for his family...it's no Gladiator, but it's a good medevial movie, with lots of good action and fighting sequences... Full review

Arnold started to shine in the Conan series. His potential became known to audiences everywhere. His persona is so powerful on film. A man's true nature comes out on the big screen. This film is one great treasure for Arnold fans... Full review

This is the movie that moved Arnold Schwarzenegger from champion body builder to a movie star. Arnold was a perfect fit to play Conan. It's one of the best sword and sorcery movies ever made. It's based on the Conan stories... Full review

This movie is simple and kind of sets the pace for Arnold Schwarzeneger's career. He's best when he doesn't talk much! Basically he is orphaned by a cult as a kid and raised as a slave who eventually becomes a mighty... Full review

The is an increadibly well made movie and most people dismish it as just another Schwarzenegger movie, though most don't remember it since they saw it many years ago. Schwarzenegger played the best role in his life, the script is fantastic,... Full review

Great movie....Conan what is best in life one of my favorite parts overall i just love it blah blah blah... Full review

I say it again, as its worth repeating - this is the best revenge-movie ever made, bar none. The character building is wonderful, and Arny does a pretty decent job (and MUST make the 3rd one, btw). The musical score is... Full review

One of the coolest movies you'll ever see. Just awesomeness throughout the entire film. Although it's long, you hardly notice because you'll be ensumed.... Full review

We also asked Marshall, whose two previous films have featured strong female characters, how the estrogen factor might figure into Conan , were he to take the reigns of the project. I'm more influenced by [Frank] Frazetta's fantasy art," said Marshall, who described himself as "a huge fan" of 1981's Conan the Barbarian . ... Full Review

The rumor mill has churned out a good one for you today, Conan fans. Furthermore, 300 star Gerard Butler is said to be a contender to play the Robert E. Howard character made famous on-screen by Arnold Schwarzeneggar. ... Full Review

It was a talent that made Poledouris a perfect compatriot for director John Milius, with whom he'd score the manly, war-mongering fantasies CONAN , FAREWELL TO THE KING and FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR . And I suspect that the great action scores of Basil Poledouris will continue to incite our musical machismo long far after the cement blocks of the Berlin Wall have turned to dust. ... Full Review

The movie looks great, but due to the lightness in the contrast of the print, some of the skies look grainy.....Firstly, 'Conan The Barbarian' is a great slice of pulp.....apart from Basil Poledouris' wonderful score, it's not exactly a pumping soundtrack to notice the difference from the previous Dolby Digital 5.1..... ... Full Review

He should know since he cast the bodybuilding champ in 1982's Conan the Barbarian , launching Arnold's stellar film career. Milius and Triple H remain friendly and are willing to work together on King Conan instead. ... Full Review

Dolph Lundgren told MTV that he is talking to producers of the new Conan movie about maybe playing a role in the film. "I've talked to the producers about doing something for 'Conan,'" he said. ... Full Article

I couldn't resist. In yesterday's Twitter-Wood , as he sometimes does, Warmoth picked a Twitter Pic of the Day and a worthy runner-up. In this particular case, the competition is so tight that I'm including them both as your Daily... ... Full Article

Conan the Barbarian was a movie written by Robert E. Howard and directed by John Milius in 1982 with Arnold Schwarzenegger as its lead character and his breakthrough role. ... Full Article

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The 80's was truly a heyday for fantasy films. With Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, Conan the Barbarian, and others, this decade brought the genre to life, building off years of experimentation and improvements. ... Full Article

Hollywood gave us a scare this week like you wouldn't believe: the announcement that Brett Ratner, the director of the Rush Hour trilogy and X-Men: The Last Stand , would be helming the remake of Conan the Barbarian . ... Full Article