Review of Conan the Barbarian (2011) by Lori A — 20 Dec 2018
The 2011 version of Conan the Barbarian looks cheap and feels rushed. The few good elements are dwarfed by a generic, nonsensical plot and shoddy storytelling. What are the good bits? As expected the action sequences are decent and a strange thing to say but the 3D is actually pretty good.
I hate 3D films but barring Avatar and T2(both Jim Cameron) this is the finest use of the glasses I can think of. But the good ends here. The bad? First and foremost the screenplay is lacking. There is no emotion or even passion which is a necessity for such kind of films.
Momoa is good but he is no Arnie. And if someone asks you why real practical effects will always trump CGI show them this movie- the CGI is shit and looks fake, there are some decent scenes but one look here will surely make you appreciate.
This review of Conan the Barbarian (2011) was written by Lori A on 20 Dec 2018.
Conan the Barbarian has generally received mixed reviews.
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