Conan - The Complete Quest
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Movie Reviews of Conan - The Complete Quest
Movie Review: Crom!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bah, a thousand deaths to the fool who would place disgrace on these films.
Although both CTB and CTD do not follow Robert E. Howard's stories very well, they are good in their own right. However, Conan the Barbarian has the luster of a diamond when compared with Conan the Destroyer. The first was created to play like an epic Wagner opera, with a great soundtrack by Basil Poledouris set against the story. Arnold's accent only enhanced his capabilities to play Conan, making him perfect for the role. Conan's quest to avenge the deaths of his parents leads him through love, loss, magic, and mystery as he traverses Hyboria. Conan The Barbarian was obviously unintended for young viewer's eyes, as blood and gore are abound in the first movie, amongst other things... This however, is where The Destroyer differs.
Conan The Destroyer was unfortunately dumbed down from it's predecessor to a hack and slash adventure that fell into the B' movie category. It has it's moments, and luckily Poledoris returned to do the score for the movie. But it didn't hold the magic that the first had.
Ultimately, the only movie you need to see of the series is Conan The Barbarian, but since this DVD comes packed with both films, why complain? At such a great bargain, this is an offer that even Crom would not pass up. So what are you waiting for? Buy it! Buy it now!!
Movie Review: A great two for one deal
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the Conan movies. Conan was the movie that put Arnold on the map as a Hollywood action actor. Conan-The Complete Quest is a great way to get both of these movies real cheap.
This DVD will cost you as much as either one will by itself. You basicly get just the movies. They are in widescreen format and everything is great.
Conan the Barbarian does have some specials. They talk about the making of the movie and there is commentary for the movie. The interviews on the making are great. The director, writers, producers, and Arnold are all there as they talk about it. I loved seeing Oliver Stone talk about it.
To see Conan the Destroyer you just flip the disk over. This contains just the movie and no extras. This one isn't as good as the first movie, but hey who cares it's Arnold and he's Conan.
If you want the Conan movies on DVD this is your best buy. The specials for the first one are good, but they aren't as good as the Special Edition versions of the other DVD's. Like I said this is a great deal because you get to great movies for the price of one. Don't miss out on a deal like that.
Movie Review: Conan the Cimmerian rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
I invariably credit Robert E. Howard as the genius behind Conan however, this film by John Milius is brilliant in it's own right. Look, if I summed this movie up in one word, that word would be 'EPIC'. You will feel like you like you've just landed yourself somewhere in the Euro-Asian Steppe before the tides of history washed upon mankind. The version I bought was the Complete Quest which carries both Conan movies. Conan the Destroyer (the sequel) has more of that goofy 80's pizzaz that I recall growing up with but don't knock it until you try it!
Also note that the soundtrack is by Basil Pouldoris. The Conan soundtracks are arguably most superlative movie soundtracks of all time. Basil Pouldoris ties in his magic to give this Conan what I call infinite watchability...these movies never get old no matter how many times you see them. All the characters have some extremely memorable lines that you will grow to love. Schwarzenegger himself is the epitomy of the laconic philosopher with a stoic warrior approach to life but even he breaks out some killer lines. Hell, I just wish Arnold would do a third Conan instead of playing politician.
Movie Review: The 2 Conan Movies
Summary: 5 Stars
A low price and you get both the movies. If one must indulge in western society's filth then let it be this old Arnold movie. Great Lines in Part one Part two is awful but still great.
Beggar: A pittance to protect you from evil.
Subotai: I am evil!
Mongol General: Hao! Dai ye! We won again! This is good, but what is best in life?
Mongol: The open steppe, fleet horse, falcons at your wrist, and the wind in your hair.
Mongol General: Wrong! Conan! What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.
Mongol General: That is good! That is good.
The guy who played Subotai was great I think he was a surfer friend of the director.
James Earl Jones is the best villain in history.
See Conan do battle with the cult of Thulsa Doom.
Then read the books which are far better. See The Complete Chronicles of Conan
Governor make a King Conan movie asap!
Movie Review: Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
To put it simply, this two movie dvd is an awesome combo package at a great price. The First Conan movie, Conan the Barbarian is off the hook. It has great, memorable characters, a really good story of love and vengence and ofcourse at the end, justice always prevails. As for Conan the Destroyer, i must say that it is alot better than it gets credit for in other reviews. While it is slightly toned down, the PG rating didnt hurt it much as there is still plenty of violence and blood throughout and right from the start. The story is not quite as good and more sci fish but its still a decent story and at the end of the day you just want to watch Conan destroy enemies which he does plenty of. And the end leaves it open for a sequel although one has not been made to date. Hopefully that will happen soon though. All in all, The destroyer isnt quite as good as the first one but its still pretty good. You have to keep in mind that Conan the Barbarian is so bad a** that its impossible to make a sequel better than it. Buy this DVD. You wont regret it.