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'Conan' is Action for the Fellas and Eye Candy for the Ladies
Hasta la vista Arnold. The 1982 movie that made Schwarzenegger a star has been remade. This new 3D version introduces us to a new young movie star who more than fits the part.
This week's Dinner and a Movie features the flick "Conan the Barbarian" and dinner at Iron Wok for all the iron men out there.
Movie: "Conan the Barbarian"
Conan the Barbarian is back. Bare chested, bloody, and brutal, it is everything you would expect from a franchise that helped launch Arnold Schwarzenegger's career 30 years ago. Move over "ah-nold" -- there is a new barbarian breaking new ground.
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Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa breathes new life into the role as Conan. Momoa is best known for his role in the wildly popular HBO show "Game of Thrones" as Khal Drogo. Now the long-haired actor, who looks as if he belongs on the cover of a Harlequin romance, brings his muscular physique to a whole new legion of fans.
The storyline for this movie is classic good guy/bad guy stuff. Conan is set on revenge after his entire village is massacred by an evil overlord. He basically picks up a sword and slays everyone who stands in his way.
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The film is really a non-stop barrage of bloody battle scenes. One after another, after another. Ron Perlman plays a decent supporting role as Conan's father, Corin, and Rose McGowan plays the evil Marique (you can't even recognize her).
Most of the acting is really all about action. Conan relies on his sword, rather than his words. I suppose it is hard to say much when you are really busy chopping people up. The flick-o-meter gives Conan the Barbarian a fair three out of five. Mystical Kingdoms, prophets, and soothsayers seem to be popular subjects these days and, with a bloodthirsty barbarian like Conan on the hunt, this film has a built in audience.
There is a good chance you will hear more about Jason Momoa after this film. New eye candy for the ladies and some guys out there as well.
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And now you know before you go.
Dinner: Kaleidoscope
Maybe Conan wouldn't have been quite so barbaric if he'd had a nice meal of Short Ribs from on Dresden Drive.
Showtimes: AMC Phipps Plaza
Ready to see "Conan the Barbarian"? Head to AMC Phipps Plaza. Visit the website or call for showtimes.
