If this movie was released back when the Hollywood Studio System was in effect, this would have been the perfect "B" movie. It's not perfect, but it has enough action, fantasy, and pretty ladies to satisfy any fantasy-action junkie. As for it being a remake, I can't compare it to the original at this time because I have not seen it. But I do know Arnold would make a better Conan than Jason Momoa.
Marcus Nispel's film is about a Cimmerian warrior who goes out to avenge his father's death by defeating an evil warlord and his empire.
Jason Momoa wasn't terribly bad in the role, but he wasn't that great. His personality seemed wooden to me. Ron Perlman, who always stars in these kind of films, is really good as usual. Stephen Lang makes a pretty good impression of a bad guy. I must note that for these kind of "escapist" films, acting is not the main component. Unless the actors are truly bad of course.
Overall, this remake is action-packed and is pretty gory. I hear this film is way more violent than the original. I liked the creature designs and all the fantasy elements of the film. This is the perfect end-of-the-summer movie or a rainy-day movie. The movie itself is not perfect but it should have gotten better reviews. I rate this film 8/10.
Marcus Nispel's film is about a Cimmerian warrior who goes out to avenge his father's death by defeating an evil warlord and his empire.
Jason Momoa wasn't terribly bad in the role, but he wasn't that great. His personality seemed wooden to me. Ron Perlman, who always stars in these kind of films, is really good as usual. Stephen Lang makes a pretty good impression of a bad guy. I must note that for these kind of "escapist" films, acting is not the main component. Unless the actors are truly bad of course.
Overall, this remake is action-packed and is pretty gory. I hear this film is way more violent than the original. I liked the creature designs and all the fantasy elements of the film. This is the perfect end-of-the-summer movie or a rainy-day movie. The movie itself is not perfect but it should have gotten better reviews. I rate this film 8/10.