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Conan the Barbarian
2011 113 min United States of America R 18+
★4.8
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Director: Marcus Nispel
🎭 Based on
«Conan the Barbarian»
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Description
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 realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
Budget:
$90M
US Gross:
$21.3M
Worldwide:
$63.52M
Starring
Jason Momoa
Actor
Stephen Lang
Actor
Rachel Nichols
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
Conan the Barbarian (2011) is widely viewed as a visually polished but narratively hollow action film that fails to live up to the legacy of its 1982 predecessor. While Jason Momoa receives praise for his charismatic physical performance, the film is hampered by a predictable, clichéd script and uneven production quality.
| Acting | Jason Momoa provides a charismatic and authentic physical presence that serves as a highlight for the film. | |
| Production | The production design and world-building successfully and faithfully render the Hyborian Age with immersive detail. | |
| action | The visceral and brutal swordplay provides satisfying spectacle for fans of the genre. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being predictable, simplistic, and riddled with logical gaps. | |
| Score | The score is frequently cited as a weak point, often unfavorably compared to the iconic music of the 1982 original. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's structure are divided: some appreciate the fast-paced, relentless action, while others find the narrative fragmented and the staging of the final act amateurish. |