Conan the Barbarian

[EvilNed]

I just watched this old sword-and-sorcery flick for the first time and I have to say I really like it. It's cheesy, it's corny and it's so totally 80s. But it's also so damn cool! I mean, first of all the action is pretty neat, with lots of gore and guts. Second, the music is nice. Really nice, actually, some of the best film score I've ever heard. Thirdly, the imagery and editing of the film is just superb. Oscar worthy, I dare say! It's so clear, yet telling multiple layers of the same story in one shot. The part where Conan is walking up the stairs in the background and the guard is in the foreground, foreshadowing upcoming danger, is great. Man, oh man. There's just something special about it that I really like. The swords are a bit ridiculously big, but they're still cool. Arnold swinging his two handed monster sword is just pure gold.

[Terran]

Oh yeah man its a classic..... Not so much the second one.... The first one though is sooo awsome...I downloaded most of the soundtrack....Basil Poledouris did a great job.... Conan's dad's line at the begining of the movie was a great set up for the brutal killings....Imagine what that would do to a kids mind... I love watching that movie drunk....

[zombie04]

It's a great movie, too bad you can't say the same about Conan the Destroyer though. That was just a quick cash-in movie which could've been great if they actually tried. Either way the first one is great and I enjoy watching it whenever I get the chance.

[_liam_]

stone cold classic. vintage arnie. yep, the 2nd is crap, red sonja is worse... there's a legend that he-man came from this movie, cos they made toys to tie in with conan, and then realised it wasnt a kid's film, so they repackaged it..

[Chakobsa]

No doubt about it, it's a great film. It's one of those that you'll watch again and again, it's got everything going for it; great music, great sets, great story and characters. It also deftly exploits/explores the archetype of the hero with a depth that not many other "heroic" films manage.

[Eyebiter]

John Milius directed Conan the Barbarian. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0587518/ He has written great screenplays (Jeremiah Johnson, Magnum Force, Apocalypse Now, Farewell to the King, Clear and Present Danger) and directed some excellent action movies (Conan, Red Dawn, Flight of the Intruder).

[Neil]

There's been talk of King Conan for a long time now...

[zombie04]

it's got everything going for it; great music, great sets, great story and characters. It also deftly exploits/explores the archetype of the hero with a depth that not many other "heroic" films manage. you forgot James Earl Jones.

[Terran]

There's been talk of King Conan for a long time now... Yeah but I thought talk of that got killed with his election successes...

[G00SE]

I just watched this movie last night... the original ... the second one is kinda lame though..

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

The very best Conan line is when he's asked what is best in life: Conan: "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!" It's like damn, Conan! That's harsh!

[coma]

The very best Conan line is when he's asked what is best in life: Conan: "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!" It's like damn, Conan! That's harsh! Not only is it a great line, they delivery is excellent! That and Terminator are arnold best. Hey Arnold, Stick to Barbarians and Robots

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

Not only is it a great line, they delivery is excellent! That and Terminator are arnold best. Hey Arnold, Stick to Barbarians and Robots I'd add Total Recall to that as well. But that's probably it.

[coma]

I'd add Total Recall to that as well. But that's probably it. Yeah. and I actually kinda liked.... twins.

[_liam_]

ah cmon, be a man and admit almost all 80s arnold kicks arse. commando, for example. http://youtube.com/watch?v=zM_XrVbvdHI watch this trailer. the bit where he says "WRONG" is beautiful. ultimate archetypal arnie movie & action movie trailer.