Preview: Conan the Barbarian (2011)

Synopsis:

Avenging the murder of his father and the slaughter of his fellow villagers, a fierce Barbarian roams the land seeking vengeance.

• Poster: C

Review:

Sure it's bloody and violent, but it's also boring and clichéd. It will appeal to some, but turn off others.

• Trailer: B-; C

Review:

The first trailer is more original and interesting to watch than the second. Of course, this teaser trailer looks more like a television series than a big screen adventure.

While it will appeal to fans of the original and the source material, it isn't likely to appeal to many others. This trailer is as common as the poster and reveals a mess of bad acting, several similar-looking fight scenes and a lack of emotional depth. It looks pretty, though.

Oscar Prospects:

I can't imagine this earning any Oscar nominations. Art Direction might be its only, very distant shot.

Release Date:

• August 19, 2011

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (May 15, 2011) Original