Conan the Barbarian (1982) / Conan the Destroyer (1984) - Page 11 - Blu-ray Forum

HD Goofnut · 05-30-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff B

I don't hate the extended cut, but I prefer both the score of the theatrical cut and the color timing. The pace is also better, and I don't like all the graphic violence of the extended cut. As HD Goofnut says, both cuts have their merits. I think the same about Conan.

I actually prefer a mixture of both cuts. Of course the additional boobage is nice, but there are some scenes in the director's cut that kill the pacing. As you said, the extended battle sequences are unneeded in some cases. I also wish that Achilles' fight with Boagrius had been longer than 10 seconds.

kernel_thai · 05-30-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BouCoupDinkyDau

Agreed. I am mildly nervous that we are getting this new cut. Some movies (like Jaws, Alien, Star Wars, and Apocalypse Now) don't do as well with the cut footage added back in. I think in most cases, the director and editor's initial instincts are correct.

The only additional in the last extended version I didnt like was the one where Conan and Subati wax philosophical. I do prefer the original cut however. I guess the main reason they dont contain both is they dont want to increae the disk size from 25 to 50.

al cos. · 05-31-2011, 07:08 AM

Really hope the theatrical is on there, all these new cuts of things are so cheap and gimmicky.

#Darren · 05-31-2011, 10:42 AM

IMO the ending in the International cut of CTB is nowhere near as epic as the ending in the US cut.

dyne · 05-31-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

I have honestly no idea what the difference is; can someone post?

Got this from Wikipedia.

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The original UK VHS release featured a shortened ending which did not show the Princess in the final scenes as Conan re-entered the Mountain Of Power to slay Thulsa Doom. Only on its first DVD release did it feature the 'restored' ending seen in today's releases.

dolbyd · 06-01-2011, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dyne

Got this from Wikipedia.

I've got that one on VHS. Would be nice if they could include both on the blu-ray.

Agent Bond · 06-01-2011, 01:34 PM

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What is wrong with the Extended Cut of Troy? It adds a nude scene of Diane Kruger for crying out loud.

IIRC they changed the score of the film including the epic song used for the Troy Vs. Hector fight. That was my only gripe with the film really.

Agent Bond · 06-01-2011, 01:38 PM

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What is wrong with the Extended Cut of Troy? It adds a nude scene of Diane Kruger for crying out loud.

IIRC they changed the score of the film including that epic song used for the Troy Vs. Hector fight. That was my only gripe with the film really.

KarmaNL · 06-01-2011, 02:27 PM

more Conan, less Troy please

demoni · 06-02-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KarmaNL

more Conan, less Troy please

A big +1 for this!!!

arc trooper · 06-06-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ite

I like The Destroyer's cover but not The Barbarian's. How come they didn't just use the original poster?

i wouldnt worry too much bout the cover... pretty sure someone will come along and make a new one for it

vidjunkie · 06-06-2011, 03:37 PM

Yea, because how the cover looks, is way more important than what is on the Blu-ray Disc.

Agent Bond · 06-06-2011, 07:36 PM

If you have a poor cover, it will give people who have never seen the film before the impression that is a poor film. That's not a good way to present your film.

Speaking of all this Conan talk, I remember The Adventurer and I must admit:

Its amazing how they took a Rated R film, turned into a toned down / censored show for the kids, and were still able to make it badass!

Fun fact: Kirk Thorton, who voiced Conan, also did the voice of Guile for the Street Fighter II anime movie and II V series.

Dorklord · 06-09-2011, 05:45 PM

Conan the Barbarian = DAY ONE BUY for me! Really looking forward to seeing this classic film upgraded with sharper visuals and a 5.1 DTS-HD Master audio!!! Plus and extended cut! Sign me up! This film is long over due for some TLC!

I'll probably hold off on Conan the Destroyer though... I might rent it... but I remember it being overly cheesy and disappointing.

rickah88 · 06-09-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Bond

If you have a poor cover, it will give people who have never seen the film before the impression that is a poor film. That's not a good way to present your film.

Speaking of all this Conan talk, I remember The Adventurer and I must admit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x_4nCj4TI0

Its amazing how they took a Rated R film, turned into a toned down / censored show for the kids, and were still able to make it badass!

Fun fact: Kirk Thorton, who voiced Conan, also did the voice of Guile for the Street Fighter II anime movie and II V series.

Agent,
Great post! I wouldn't mind seeing that cartoon series make it's way on to BD...although that is probably a longshot at best! Good stuff though!

Zen_Amako · 06-09-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Bond

Its amazing how they took a Rated R film, turned into a toned down / censored show for the kids, and were still able to make it badass!

That reminds me of the Rambo cartoon. Rambo: The Force of Freedom!

Grifter02 · 06-10-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Agent,
Great post! I wouldn't mind seeing that cartoon series make it's way on to BD...although that is probably a longshot at best! Good stuff though!

Season 1 is coming out on DVD for the first time pretty soon from Shout! Factory.

I don't think you'll see many animated series prior to the 00's on Blu-Ray since they were pretty much all animated for SD broadcast. Only video masters exist for the majority of them, unfortunately.

rickah88 · 06-10-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Grifter02

Season 1 is coming out on DVD for the first time pretty soon from Shout! Factory.

I don't think you'll see many animated series prior to the 00's on Blu-Ray since they were pretty much all animated for SD broadcast. Only video masters exist for the majority of them, unfortunately.

Thanks for the heads up! I may have to pick that up, when it's released.
A shame about the lack of older animated shows, most likely, not making it to blu-ray. Oh well, one can always hope!

kaegogi55 · 06-10-2011, 09:21 PM

They need to make a triple pack, Conan the Barbarian,Conan The Destroyer and Red Sonya.

Dotpattern · 06-10-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kaegogi55

They need to make a triple pack, Conan the Barbarian,Conan The Destroyer and Red Sonya.

Why Red Sonja? Why not any other random Arnold movie?

06-10-2011, 09:21 PM	#219
kaegogi55 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:3131 DVD collection:76	Triple Pack They need to make a triple pack, Conan the Barbarian,Conan The Destroyer and Red Sonya.

05-31-2011, 07:08 AM	#203
al cos. Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009	Really hope the theatrical is on there, all these new cuts of things are so cheap and gimmicky.

05-31-2011, 10:42 AM	#204
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	IMO the ending in the International cut of CTB is nowhere near as epic as the ending in the US cut.

06-01-2011, 02:27 PM	#209
KarmaNL Power Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:96 Trading Score:2	more Conan, less Troy please

06-06-2011, 03:37 PM	#212
vidjunkie Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Earth Blu-ray collection:2041 Trading Score:68	Yea, because how the cover looks, is way more important than what is on the Blu-ray Disc.

06-09-2011, 05:45 PM	#214
Dorklord Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Idaho (USA) 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:870 DVD collection:88 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Conan the Barbarian = DAY ONE BUY for me! Really looking forward to seeing this classic film upgraded with sharper visuals and a 5.1 DTS-HD Master audio!!! Plus and extended cut! Sign me up! This film is long over due for some TLC! I'll probably hold off on Conan the Destroyer though... I might rent it... but I remember it being overly cheesy and disappointing.

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