roto_disc t1_itwt06f wrote on October 26, 2022 at 9:43 PM

Yes.

Herne8 OP t1_itwt3od wrote on October 26, 2022 at 9:43 PM

Why? Other than Schwarzenegger, what makes it stand out from the rest?

efs120 t1_itwtts5 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 9:48 PM

Because Conan was a very popular pulp character already. I think it would be less popular in your hypothetical, but there would still be a vocal fanbase for the movie given how important the character has been to so many people.

StandUpForYourWights t1_itwtwd7 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 9:49 PM

I see you are not a connoisseur of lamentations of their women

Syn7axError t1_itx15st wrote on October 26, 2022 at 10:40 PM

If Conan doesn't feel original, it's because everyone else ripped it off. The books were groundbreaking.

Herne8 OP t1_itx20j4 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 10:47 PM

Yes, I've read the books, but I'm talking about the movie.

Syn7axError t1_itx855l wrote on October 26, 2022 at 11:33 PM

Well, yes. That's what happens when you adapt the one that started it all. It feels unoriginal compared to all the knock-offs. I saw similar complaints about the Northman this year.

But I also think it makes for a better movie. Conan is so much more well-rounded and better-written than anyone imitating him, because he was created as an actual character. The rest are one note clichés.

DrRexMorman t1_itxlmks wrote on October 27, 2022 at 1:14 AM

All the movies you mentioned also ripped off Conan the barbarian.

Also, Conan was the role that made Arnold a star.