Review of The Beastmaster (1982) by Stefan G — 15 Jul 2014
Beastmaster is an odd case, in that it's one of those movies that's bad before it gets good, but even then, it's not as good as it could be. The plot and characters are fairly weak, and the names for some of these characters are ridiculous, as though their trying way too hard to follow the Conan the Barbarian formula.
The production values also look a little cheap, but the special effects aren't bad. There are some areas about the plot that make no sense, even after your suspension of disbelief. For example, how are two ferrets able to use a tree to save the main character from a puddle of quicksand? Though the film has its flaws, this film is about action, and it certainly delivers in that area, culminating in a fiery explosion near the end of the film.
Overall, it's silly at times, but it's so silly, that it's actually funny, and that alone makes up for some of the film's weaker areas. I'd watch it just for a laugh. After all, there's nothing wrong with a film that you can poke fun at.
This review of The Beastmaster (1982) was written by Stefan G on 15 Jul 2014.
The Beastmaster has generally received mixed reviews.
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