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The epic tale of child sold into slavery who grows into a man who seeks revenge against the warlord who massacred his tribe.Conan the Barbarian was one of the most anticipated releases of 1982, especially by those who considered themselves fantasy/science fiction aficionados. Conan, the pulp hero created by Robert E. Howard in the 1930s, was at the height of his popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. During those years, the so-called “Swords and Sorcery” genre was experiencing a boom (in part due to the growth of a new role playing game called “Dungeons & Dragons” and in part because of the increased number of book titles available in mainstream stores). In addition to the dozen “original” paperbacks detailing Conan’s exploits (compilations penned by Howard,
L. Sprague De Camp, and Lin Carter), there were several new novels, and at least three comic books: “Conan the Barbarian”, “King Conan”, and “The Savage Sword of Conan.”
Conan began life nearly 70 years ago in the pages of the magazine Weird Tales. Before his suicide in 1936 at the age of 30, Howard completed or began more than two dozen Conan stories, 18 of which were published. Of all the mythical heroes he wrote about, including the likes of King Kull and Solomon Kane, Conan was the most popular. In the late 1960s, L. Sprague De Camp and Lin Carter, two established authors who admired Howard’s work, engaged in a massive project to organize and clean-up the existing Conan canon, as well as write new stories to fill in chronological gaps. This resulted in a 12 volume series that has been in print since it hit bookstore shelves in the 1967-68 time period.
Conan the Barbarian is designed to entertain both fans of the Howard stories and those who are unfamiliar with the character. The movie takes place some 12,000 years ago, during a legendary era when magic was real, monsters wandered the land, and the gods occasionally walked the Earth. Borrowing liberally from the official Conan canon, the film chronicles the barbarian’s early years, beginning with the sacking of his village and the murder of his parents, and ending with his vengeance upon his first great enemy. Elements of several Howard stories have made their way into the screenplay (penned by director John Milius and Oliver Stone – yes, that Oliver Stone). Fans will particularly notice similarities to “The Thing in the Crypt”, “The Elephant Tower”, “Queen of the Black Coast”, and “A Witch Shall Be Born.”
Milius’ greatest success with Conan the Barbarian was creating an entirely new and believable world. The settings are spectacular, the special effects are low key but effective, and the costumes and accoutrements have the proper feel for the era. In short, Conan’s land, a lavishly detailed, long-ago place, feels as real as modern-day New York City. It’s the kind of world where high adventure, magical intrigue, and heroic battles can take place without ever threatening our suspension of disbelief. Milius may have made some mistakes in his approach to Conan, but this is not one of them.
Another wise choice was hiring Basil Poledouris to compose the music. Dino De Laurentiis, the man ultimately responsible for bringing Conan to the screen, wanted a pop music soundtrack, but Milius argued for something more traditional. In the end, the director won, and the result was one of the best scores of the ’80s. Poledouris’ music, which includes both choral and instrumental compositions, is powerful and perfectly wedded to the material. It’s hard to imagine the film being as entertaining without this element of its production. Watch Conan the Barbarian Movie Online
The plot is broad and adventurous, with plenty of the elements that have made Conan popular: voluptuous women, brawny men, a vile wizard, grotesque monsters, faithful sidekicks, and plenty of violent, bloody battle action. 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. Conan is not designed to have broad appeal. It is a well-made motion picture, but it is constricted by the constraints of the genre. To View The Full HD : Free movies to watch online
The epic tale of child sold into slavery who grows into a man who seeks revenge against the warlord who massacred his tribe.Conan the Barbarian was one of the most anticipated releases of 1982, especially by those who considered themselves fantasy/science fiction aficionados. Conan, the pulp hero created by Robert E. Howard in the 1930s, was at the height of his popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. During those years, the so-called “Swords and Sorcery” genre was experiencing a boom (in part due to the growth of a new role playing game called “Dungeons & Dragons” and in part because of the increased number of book titles available in mainstream stores). In addition to the dozen “original” paperbacks detailing Conan’s exploits (compilations penned by Howard,
L. Sprague De Camp, and Lin Carter), there were several new novels, and at least three comic books: “Conan the Barbarian”, “King Conan”, and “The Savage Sword of Conan.”
Conan began life nearly 70 years ago in the pages of the magazine Weird Tales. Before his suicide in 1936 at the age of 30, Howard completed or began more than two dozen Conan stories, 18 of which were published. Of all the mythical heroes he wrote about, including the likes of King Kull and Solomon Kane, Conan was the most popular. In the late 1960s, L. Sprague De Camp and Lin Carter, two established authors who admired Howard’s work, engaged in a massive project to organize and clean-up the existing Conan canon, as well as write new stories to fill in chronological gaps. This resulted in a 12 volume series that has been in print since it hit bookstore shelves in the 1967-68 time period.
Conan the Barbarian is designed to entertain both fans of the Howard stories and those who are unfamiliar with the character. The movie takes place some 12,000 years ago, during a legendary era when magic was real, monsters wandered the land, and the gods occasionally walked the Earth. Borrowing liberally from the official Conan canon, the film chronicles the barbarian’s early years, beginning with the sacking of his village and the murder of his parents, and ending with his vengeance upon his first great enemy. Elements of several Howard stories have made their way into the screenplay (penned by director John Milius and Oliver Stone – yes, that Oliver Stone). Fans will particularly notice similarities to “The Thing in the Crypt”, “The Elephant Tower”, “Queen of the Black Coast”, and “A Witch Shall Be Born.”
Another wise choice was hiring Basil Poledouris to compose the music. Dino De Laurentiis, the man ultimately responsible for bringing Conan to the screen, wanted a pop music soundtrack, but Milius argued for something more traditional. In the end, the director won, and the result was one of the best scores of the ’80s. Poledouris’ music, which includes both choral and instrumental compositions, is powerful and perfectly wedded to the material. It’s hard to imagine the film being as entertaining without this element of its production. Watch Conan the Barbarian Movie Online
The plot is broad and adventurous, with plenty of the elements that have made Conan popular: voluptuous women, brawny men, a vile wizard, grotesque monsters, faithful sidekicks, and plenty of violent, bloody battle action. 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. Conan is not designed to have broad appeal. It is a well-made motion picture, but it is constricted by the constraints of the genre. To View The Full HD : Free movies to watch online
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