Review of Conan the Barbarian (1982) by Tatiana V — 21 Aug 2018
Conan the Barbarian might be known as an Arnold movie and perhaps correctly so- Arnold is such a hulking presence everything tends to be about him one way or the other. But this is really a John Milius movie first and foremost.
He is an exemplary writer, obsessed with the path of righteousness- a zen anarchist and a true maverick. In Conan Milius takes the titular character and creates a mythology about him. The cinematography is astounding and the fight sequences make you aching for a time when practical effects were used primarily.
The actors are all really good especially James Earl Jones as the main villain and of course Arnold- there was no question in anyone's mind that this man would go onto rule Hollywood. Conan the Barbarian is a raw experience as well as poetry at the same time.
This review of Conan the Barbarian (1982) was written by Tatiana V on 21 Aug 2018.
Conan the Barbarian has generally received positive reviews.
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