Conan The Barbarian on Blu-ray! - Blu-ray Forum

Remmy · 02-20-2008, 01:00 PM

Well now that Bluray is the obvious winner (but who didn't see that coming anyway?) I read somewhere that Universal had plans to release Conan on HD-DVD, but now it's all about Blu-ray, does anybody know if they've announced Conan the Barbarian yet?

I'm sure they will, and it's probably still too soon for official dates, but dammit I can't wait to witniss some Conan ass kicking in high-def!

househead · 02-20-2008, 01:12 PM

yeah, they announced it.

Remmy · 02-20-2008, 01:16 PM

do you have a link?

Jerec · 02-20-2008, 01:25 PM

Conan the Barbarian is a top film.

I've not long read the Robert E Howard novels and they too were amazing, really enjoyed them and its great to learn about all the characters, its just a shame that the Conan movie wasn't more like the novels.

u_nick · 02-20-2008, 01:28 PM

I only discovered this movie a couple months ago.

My cable channels always played the abysmal "Destroyer" movie, which I always assumed was Barbarian, so I never gave it a second though. On recommendation from a friend, I blind-bought the SD version for 6 bucks, and was blown away!

Would KILL to see this on Blu!

Jerec · 02-20-2008, 01:30 PM

Most films with Grace Jones stink, Destroyer being one of them.

And the other REH character Red Sonja was also lame, even without Grace Jones.

Remmy · 02-20-2008, 01:40 PM

Yeah I haven't read any of Robert E. Howard's novels, and I know that the movie isn't canon to his works, but it's still a class movie.

In fact, conan the barbarian is my favourite movie of all time. While it may not be as critically aclaimed, nor the most popular, mainstream etc as some other films, it still sparkled in my eyes, like one of those hidden gems. Loved that movie (and destroyer) as a kid.

what makes this movie my #1 though, is the fantasy atmosphere it presents, through cinematography, location/settings, props, music (ESPECIALLY the music!) etc. I love it

hc666 · 02-20-2008, 01:42 PM

I loved Conan the Destroyer with Wilt Chamberline and that crazy Grace Jones haha.

I would buy that one in a flash!!!

Remmy · 02-20-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hc666

I loved Conan the Destroyer with Wilt Chamberline and that crazy Grace Jones haha.

I would buy that one in a flash!!!

same here!

sirk · 02-20-2008, 01:54 PM

One redeeming point of Destroyer was Sarah Douglas. What a babe.

glenn-bob · 02-20-2008, 02:04 PM

love em, I would definitely double dip on "Barbarian" when it's released.

BaronVH · 02-20-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remmy

Yeah I haven't read any of Robert E. Howard's novels, and I know that the movie isn't canon to his works, but it's still a class movie.

In fact, conan the barbarian is my favourite movie of all time. While it may not be as critically aclaimed, nor the most popular, mainstream etc as some other films, it still sparkled in my eyes, like one of those hidden gems. Loved that movie (and destroyer) as a kid.

what makes this movie my #1 though, is the fantasy atmosphere it presents, through cinematography, location/settings, props, music (ESPECIALLY the music!) etc. I love it

If you read the novellas, you will find that other than his hair color, the movie is very faithful to the feel of the stories.

apollo92178 · 02-20-2008, 03:18 PM

I love the Barbarian, this movie is one of those real inspirational type. Would get it in a second. CROM!!!!!!!

Steelmaker · 02-20-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hc666

I loved Conan the Destroyer with Wilt Chamberline and that crazy Grace Jones haha.

I would buy that one in a flash!!!

I openly LOVE Conan: The Barbarian and will proudly tell anyone.

I secretly enjoy Conan: The Destroyer but usually tell everyone I hate it!

it's definitely one of those guilty pleasures. Compared to the first movie, it blows chunks but I like the imagry and there are some pretty funny moments.

DavePS3 · 02-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Yay for Conehead the Presbyterian!!!

Blu Falcon · 02-20-2008, 04:24 PM

The original Conan is a classic. The source material of the sequel (Conan the Destroyer) needs to be destroyed and erased from human memory. We need a new Conan movie in 2009.

Blufury · 02-21-2008, 04:35 AM

I'd definitely buy both.

Blu-Beard · 02-21-2008, 04:38 AM

I'd buy all the Conans, even Conan The Obrien

turboedguy · 02-21-2008, 04:44 AM

My stepfather made the Conan swords. Even though they didnt give him credit in the Destroyer movie, they still used the same swords he made.

http://jodysamson.com/

I held the Conan sword before Arnold!

How cool am I...

gvortex7 · 02-21-2008, 04:44 AM

Well, Universal has their work cut out for them if they're to release both Conan movies on Blu-ray with a 1080p image and lossless audio. I've yet to see a decent version of either of them, be it on VHS or DVD. Here is hoping they will restore both movies and give them the treatment they deserve.

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02-20-2008, 01:00 PM	#1
Remmy Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	Conan The Barbarian on Blu-ray! Well now that Bluray is the obvious winner (but who didn't see that coming anyway?) I read somewhere that Universal had plans to release Conan on HD-DVD, but now it's all about Blu-ray, does anybody know if they've announced Conan the Barbarian yet? I'm sure they will, and it's probably still too soon for official dates, but dammit I can't wait to witniss some Conan ass kicking in high-def!

02-20-2008, 01:12 PM	#2
househead Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Trading Score:4	yeah, they announced it.

02-20-2008, 01:16 PM	#3
Remmy Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	do you have a link?

02-20-2008, 01:25 PM	#4
Jerec Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kent, UK Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Conan the Barbarian is a top film. I've not long read the Robert E Howard novels and they too were amazing, really enjoyed them and its great to learn about all the characters, its just a shame that the Conan movie wasn't more like the novels.

02-20-2008, 01:28 PM	#5
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I only discovered this movie a couple months ago. My cable channels always played the abysmal "Destroyer" movie, which I always assumed was Barbarian, so I never gave it a second though. On recommendation from a friend, I blind-bought the SD version for 6 bucks, and was blown away! Would KILL to see this on Blu!

02-20-2008, 01:30 PM	#6
Jerec Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kent, UK Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Most films with Grace Jones stink, Destroyer being one of them. And the other REH character Red Sonja was also lame, even without Grace Jones.

02-20-2008, 01:40 PM	#7
Remmy Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	Yeah I haven't read any of Robert E. Howard's novels, and I know that the movie isn't canon to his works, but it's still a class movie. In fact, conan the barbarian is my favourite movie of all time. While it may not be as critically aclaimed, nor the most popular, mainstream etc as some other films, it still sparkled in my eyes, like one of those hidden gems. Loved that movie (and destroyer) as a kid. what makes this movie my #1 though, is the fantasy atmosphere it presents, through cinematography, location/settings, props, music (ESPECIALLY the music!) etc. I love it

02-20-2008, 01:42 PM	#8
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	I loved Conan the Destroyer with Wilt Chamberline and that crazy Grace Jones haha. I would buy that one in a flash!!!

02-20-2008, 01:54 PM	#10
sirk Member Member since:Jan 2007	One redeeming point of Destroyer was Sarah Douglas. What a babe.

02-20-2008, 02:04 PM	#11
glenn-bob Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Dartmouth, NS, Canada Blu-ray collection:165	love em, I would definitely double dip on "Barbarian" when it's released.

02-20-2008, 03:18 PM	#13
apollo92178 Banned Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I love the Barbarian, this movie is one of those real inspirational type. Would get it in a second. CROM!!!!!!!

02-20-2008, 03:25 PM	#15
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Yay for Conehead the Presbyterian!!!

02-20-2008, 04:24 PM	#16
Blu Falcon Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:MD Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	The original Conan is a classic. The source material of the sequel (Conan the Destroyer) needs to be destroyed and erased from human memory. We need a new Conan movie in 2009.

02-21-2008, 04:35 AM	#17
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1668 Trading Score:36	I'd definitely buy both.

02-21-2008, 04:38 AM	#18
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	I'd buy all the Conans, even Conan The Obrien

02-21-2008, 04:44 AM	#19
turboedguy Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Santa Clarita Ca.	My stepfather made the Conan swords. Even though they didnt give him credit in the Destroyer movie, they still used the same swords he made. http://jodysamson.com/ I held the Conan sword before Arnold! How cool am I...

02-21-2008, 04:44 AM	#20
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Well, Universal has their work cut out for them if they're to release both Conan movies on Blu-ray with a 1080p image and lossless audio. I've yet to see a decent version of either of them, be it on VHS or DVD. Here is hoping they will restore both movies and give them the treatment they deserve.

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