Review of Conan the Barbarian (2011) by Ben D — 26 Feb 2012

I didn't watch the original movie but this one was not quite so enjoyable.

This review of Conan the Barbarian (2011) was written by Ben D on 26 Feb 2012.

Conan the Barbarian has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matt C (2,668) on 24 May 2016

It was okay. It definitely doesn't have the 'adventure' feel the Arnold Conan had, but it was severable in its own right…

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By Jamie C (1,664) on 20 Sep 2017

Not comparing this to the original still doesn't help it become a good film as it's poorly written and acted, The typical storyline for these…

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Watching Paint Dry Is More Entertaining Than This Poor Excuse Of A Remake. Arnie's Version Is Much Better…

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By Molly Laich (115) for Missoula Independent (105) on 16 Nov 2015

If I made it sound entertaining, I didn't mean to. It's not so bad it's good, it's just really, really bad…

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Well as it is its closer to the original story witch the 80s flick lacked Jason mamoa was a good Conan I think not just a dumb troll he does…

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By Jon M (853) on 11 Dec 2016

Really?? Again with the negative feedback for a movie?? Yes it's a remake and no Arnie is not in it... SO WHAT…

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