Conan the Barbarian
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- Synopsis
- John Milius's jingoistic direction and pulpy screenplay fit perfectly into this film version of the Robert E. Howard fantasy story of the sword and sorcery hero, Conan the Barbarian....
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- Director(s)
- John Milius
- Distributor(s)
- Universal
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 129 min.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
I liked a lot of it myself, and with me, a few broadswords and leather jerkins go a long way.Read the full review
ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites
Those who have an inherent distaste for this sort of entertainment will appreciate Conan the Barbarian's impeccable production values without enjoying the story; most everyone else will be swept away by the film's spectacle.Read the full review
Variety | Staff (Not Credited)Add Critic to Favorites
Director John Milius does a nice job of setting up the initial story.... But for whatever reasons, [Schwarzenegger] has a minimum of dialog and fails to convey much about the character through his actions.Read the full review
