I've never seen the original, nor read the books. I went to this movie simply because of Jason Mamoa. Sadly, he was just about the only reason I stayed.
I agree with many of the other reviewers; the cinematography is only slightly better than the editing and both are pretty pathetic. Even the CGI left me feeling gypped.
The 3D effects were totally disappointing and a total waste of money. Though I keep hoping for another Avatar moment - where I'm totally blown away by something new and thrilling - This is NOT it!
The young Conan had the best fight sequence but it was over the top gory and slightly ridiculous.
The plot - was a total SNORE! The damsel in distress is getting so tiresome I can't help but want to fire bomb Hollywood on principal. When will they discover something new? Probably when we stop paying money for the same old crap I suppose.
Rose McGowan left me chuckling and feeling a bit sorry for her immobile face. Stephen Lang didn't inspire either. Both were anything but scary or compelling.
In the end... it was only Jason that held my interest. Not just because he is flawlessly beautiful or because he personifies male sexual energy - well, okay that is all very true and compelling on its own - but because he really is a superb actor.
A man's man (the best kind in my book), Mamoa acts with his whole body. He acts from the roots of his hair to the tips of his toes and at times I can almost see him channeling some of the greats - Gary Cooper, Clint Eastwood, maybe even the Duke. Sadly though, this story didn't give him much to work with.
All in all, it was a typical summer movie with nothing new or exciting to offer.
I agree with many of the other reviewers; the cinematography is only slightly better than the editing and both are pretty pathetic. Even the CGI left me feeling gypped.
The 3D effects were totally disappointing and a total waste of money. Though I keep hoping for another Avatar moment - where I'm totally blown away by something new and thrilling - This is NOT it!
The young Conan had the best fight sequence but it was over the top gory and slightly ridiculous.
The plot - was a total SNORE! The damsel in distress is getting so tiresome I can't help but want to fire bomb Hollywood on principal. When will they discover something new? Probably when we stop paying money for the same old crap I suppose.
Rose McGowan left me chuckling and feeling a bit sorry for her immobile face. Stephen Lang didn't inspire either. Both were anything but scary or compelling.
In the end... it was only Jason that held my interest. Not just because he is flawlessly beautiful or because he personifies male sexual energy - well, okay that is all very true and compelling on its own - but because he really is a superb actor.
A man's man (the best kind in my book), Mamoa acts with his whole body. He acts from the roots of his hair to the tips of his toes and at times I can almost see him channeling some of the greats - Gary Cooper, Clint Eastwood, maybe even the Duke. Sadly though, this story didn't give him much to work with.
All in all, it was a typical summer movie with nothing new or exciting to offer.
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