Welcome to "Conan the Barbarian: Crom Hard or Go Home", in this movie review Mart and Trev rip off their shirts (spiritually, as no one wants to see that) and dive headfirst into the oiled-up, loinclothed legacy of Conan the Barbarian. First, they tackle the 1982 original, where Arnold Schwarzenegger grunts his way through a revenge quest so metal, it practically bleeds Black Sabbath.
Then it’s onto the 2011 reboot, starring Jason Momoa—a man who looks like he was carved from a mountain and taught to smoulder. But does slick CGI, blood geysers, and a villain who looks like he runs an evil fancy dress shop match the raw power of the original? Or is it just a protein shake with too much polish?
Warning: This episode contains strong opinions, stronger pecs, and at least one accidental invocation of Crom.
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Keywords
Conan the Barbarian, movie remake, film analysis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, 1982 film, 2011 remake, cinematic history, action movies, film production, Conan, movie review, character analysis, James L. Jones, magical mask, remake, film discussion, cinematic themes, character development, action films
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Deja Review
01:05 Exploring the Original Conan the Barbarian
10:13 Character Analysis and Iconic Scenes
19:57 Visual Effects and Production Insights
24:46 Transition to the 2011 Remake of Conan
26:14 Comparing the Original and the Remake
28:32 The Curse of the Magical Mask
32:36 Character Analysis: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
36:11 Inconsistencies in Character Development
39:07 The Disappointment of the Remake
41:30 Who Wore the Crown: Comparing Conan's
43:52 The Future of Conan: Remake Possibilities
49:10 Five to One: James Earl Jones Highlights
