Metascore

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 29 Critics What's this?

User Score

Mixed or average reviews- based on 139 Ratings

  • Starring: Jason Momoa, Ron Perlman, Rose McGowan
  • Summary: The sword-wielding Conan the Barbarian out for revenge against the evil Khalar Singh, who enslaved and slaughtered the people of his village. Since birth, Conan's life has been marked by violence. And after watching his fellow tribesmen and his father brutally and cruelly killed, Conan vows to avenge his people's slaughter, even if it means sacrificing his own life in the process. (Lionsgate)


    Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 29
  2. Negative: 15 out of 29
  1. Reviewed by: Mark Holcomb
    Aug 17, 2011
    70
    Squeamish types may balk, but the gory cruelty on display here is faithful to the source material and deeply thrilling.
  2. Reviewed by: Betsy Sharkey
    Aug 18, 2011
    60
    Brutal, bloody beyond belief, and has no socially redeeming value. So it is with a certain amount of guilt that I say it's kind of a wicked blast to watch, especially if you're in the mood for some righteous revenge.
  3. Reviewed by: Rick Groen
    Aug 18, 2011
    38
    In today's cultural climate, any remake of Conan the Barbarian can only be considered (a) redundant or (b) a cruel case of rubbing salt in our cinematic wounds. Either way, it ain't a pretty sight – in fact, it's downright barbaric.
  4. Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    Aug 19, 2011
    38
    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.

See all 29 Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 65
  2. Negative: 23 out of 65
  1. I've been a fan of Conan for a while, having read Robert E Howard's original stories and the comic books that have followed. I thought the movie did a good job of capturing the spirit of Conan and while the plot may be formulaic I was still entertained the whole way through. The movie touches on all the staples one would find in Robert E Howard tales and I thought that Jason Momoa played a convincing Conan, able to portray his barbaric savagery and cunning. I enjoyed watching this movie very much and would love to see Jason Momoa return to the screen as Conan. Expand
  2. i think the movies has a very good story and action and every friend of mine like the movie so its a greet movie and it deserves watching but i wish i watch it in 3D Expand
  3. I quite liked this film, more than I liked Captain America: The First Avenger that we watched a couple of days ago. It has gotten some rather disappointing ratings. I obviously disagree.

    I found the film to be pretty much what I hoped for. I read some reviews on IMDb stating that Conan only said about 40 words, that he wasnâ
    Expand
  4. I like Conan and I like Jason as him, but I think the script is just bad and full of action clichés. There is no charisma in the characters except Conan. You can have fun with the movie, but it is just because it is Conan. Please, next time pay a real scriptwriter and dont leave your nephew write it. Expand

See all 65 User Reviews

Related Articles

  1. Ranked: Best and Worst Remakes of the Past Decade

    Ranked: Best and Worst Remakes of the Past Decade Image
    Published: August 16, 2011
    This Friday brings remakes of "Conan the Barbarian" and "Fright Night" to theaters. Just how good (and bad) can a remake possibly be? We take a look at examples of both extremes released since 2000.