A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
It ain't a pretty sight -- in fact, it's downright barbaric.
– Rick Groen,
Globe and Mail,
19 Aug 2011
fresh:
Does it satisfy, this tale? In its own modest way, it does.
– Stephen Whitty,
Newark Star-Ledger,
19 Aug 2011
rotten:
Shoddy acting, no real plot, and silly dialogue? You betcha!
– Laremy Legel,
Film.com,
19 Aug 2011
rotten:
The 2011 version of Conan the Barbarian looks cheap and feels rushed. The few good elements are dwarfed by a generic, nonsensical plot and shoddy storytelling.