Barbarian is the favored film, but I prefer The Destroyer, its more fun to watch plus it has a more epic theme song!
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VCrow — 15 years ago(January 26, 2011 01:09 PM)
Destroyer is a more quality film, much better cinematography, acting, directing, just about in every regard, no wonder it had the greatest cinematographer that ever lived according to many. This film was aso much closer to Howard essence of his stories, and not the first film as some want to believe. This is a pure work of art when it comes to the fantasy, and once again proves why the 1st sequels always overcome the originals in terms of quality, it seems the sequels usually find a way how to improve the original concepts. No wonder this film was also much bigger commercial success worldwide.
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LightningLad — 15 years ago(February 18, 2011 09:53 PM)
I tend to think of Barbarian as being several cuts above the best in its genre, Destroyer's about on par with some of the better ones and it's pretty entertaining. There are some bad sword and sorcery films, Destroyer is far from the worst. I do like that it just goes right into a Conan adventure, whereas Barbarian has an (albeit great) origin that takes up a long time.
The fact the story was co-written by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, two of my favourite comics writers, probably helps, as does the presence of super-sexy Sarah Douglas.
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rascal67 — 11 years ago(December 02, 2014 01:56 AM)
They are on different levels and both enjoyable for this reason. Destroyer, is the easier, breezier view, whereas Barbarian, is the more epic and and austere production. Depends on what I am in the mood for.
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rascal67 — 11 years ago(December 04, 2014 02:20 AM)
I certainly think this movie is underrated and a cool adventure yarn. Has a classical look to it.
It manages to capture a mythical and magical ambience\atmosphere and does so, without any pre-tense or conceited aspirations. It appears to have been made with a positive spirit and sense of fun.in other words, it's heart and intentions, were in the right place.
