Review – Conan the Barbarian (2011)

I don’t know if this officially counts as a “remake” or a “reboot,” so I’m just going to call it “unnecessary.” The original wasn’t exactly a masterpiece of cinema art, but it had enough good qualities to justify its existence. This one, on the other hand, barely rises above SyFy quality fare. Jason Momoa’s turn in the title role is symptomatic; he seems to have been hired exclusively for his brow ridge. Supporting cast, script and special effects are likewise unimpressive. Honestly, guys, if you can’t produce a movie that holds its own against a 30-year-old picture starring a bodybuilder who at the time barely spoke English, then why bother trying? See if desperate