What a beautiful release. That’s hilarious the reverse cover on the first is just a screenshot from when Conan is praying to Krum. I think you’ll enjoy those movies DJ. The first is definitely grittier fantasy and then the second is very comic booky and silly. But they’re both a ton of fun.
Didn’t Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas have story credit for Destroyer? That certainly makes me excited to check it out, even if its production isn’t likely to live up to a comic book writer’s imagination.
@@ConnerNielsen6 yes they do. It’s been awhile since I’ve looked into it but I want to say it’s a Robocop 2 situation where they write it and then it gets rewritten.
@@ConnerNielsen6 they did. That’s why they were brought on. I think the first movie gets made because of the property getting reinvigorated popularity from the comics. But Dan would know better haha
Awesome. Glad to here the transfer looks good. I’m having some friends over tomorrow night to watch the first one. I don’t know if we’ll have time to watch the sequel or not.
One of the big what-if's in cinema. Conan should have been a much bigger series of movies. Like James Bond, or Zatoichi. If Schwarzenegger hadn't become a big star after Terminator, and he hadn't been tricked by Dino DeLaurentis into a much bigger role than he thought in Red Sonja (it was supposed to be a cameo), Conan would have been an even bigger deal in the 80s. The Destroyer started to take things into a farce which didn't help either. We're still waiting for a worthy re-adaptation.
It's a cool looking set that is certainly more eye catching and I believe $15 cheaper than buying the movies separately. I got the separate movies only because I want the original poster art front and center.
I’m excited to hear what you think of them! Both are good. 1st is more for adults. Destroyer is more kid friendly but still awesome I thinking about grabbing them. I’m placing a order for the Warriors to close out the sale, but I will be kicking myself if the Conan boxes are sold out by next sale 😅
@@michaeldubois6405 I figured they would be a hot seller. The Warriors is a favorite of all time so I had to go with that. A standard Conan will provide. The box for double 4k is so nice
He just bought it to show it off for the sake of content creation. He's easily going to forget about it. Anybody can be a collector, not everyone does it for the same reasons. Total complete poseur
@@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 ???That was one of the most unnecessary comments I’ve seen. I don’t know where you got your topic from. Nobody is steering in that direction I don’t think it matters, a poser? This channel is great and it’s one of the more pleasant channels on YT Maybe you should start making videos and see if anyone watches? I certainly won’t!
@@SanAndreasToday i got the topic from watching the video. Wether you like it or not, my comment is totally valid. He isn't the only content creator with the "show off new boutique releases of films that they never seen or aren't even fans of". It's pretty much an Arrow commercial featuring packaging only, w/o a review or a comparison to the previous format. You could tell what type of "movie" collector he is just by the rainbow display of media behind him. Lol He can try to make a living off CZcams, but I won't support or subscribe to anyone like that. People like you can go ahead and do that. People with short attention spans that have no idea what they're defending
I am still shocked that they were on sale being brand new releases. I pre-ordered mine months ago right after they announced them and paid $83 for them (I ordered them individually, I preferred them over the Chronicles set). They are gorgeous sets and recommend to anyone to pick up while on sale.
I just bought the set yesterday (online) and I do hope it's worth the purchase. Kind of a strange choice to put artwork on the insert and not be able to see it.
Still waiting for Amazon to ship mine. Absolutely love the 1st movie as it's one of the best sword & sorcery movie ever made. 2nd movie not so great but cheesy fun. I'm actually rather disappointed that the set does not include the standard Blu-ray discs as well.
Arrow have done an amazing job with this limited release, and it looks great on your Blu Ray shelf, I’m yet to get my copy, do you know when there’ll be the next Criterion new releases announcement?
Only if you want to beat off to glistening muscles. It's crazy how many people never seen those films, yet all of a sudden interested once released in 4K. He didn't even compare the Blu ray sound/video to the original, wtf? He didn't even read the damn book that it came with. Some fan, right? He's just showing off a pretty box to add to his collection of movies he doesn't give AF about, unless it's a boutique edition that fits in his rainbow display of disc behind him. If I really cared about the art cards, I'd be collecting bubble gum cards. It's not like I'm going to display any of them.
You’re right. You can only buy movies if you’ve previously seen them and are a fan of them. No one is allowed to blind buy something or watch new films. Quit gatekeeping loser.
Man I wanna do a movie night with the guys watching this and eating some... Red meat I guess? Unfortunately I have to wait for US Amazon to ship it to Denmark 😅
I think what I heard was they didn't have the rights to make new cover art for these movies which is why it's just a big picture of Arnold instead of different artwork.
Watching this channel I learned that the reviewer is a huge fan of fantasy but has never seen Conan. And has not bothered to watch it before posting a video about it. Color me impressed: what an authority! He also likes to delete comments that make fun of people who rag on the source material. Meanwhile we have gems from one commenter who claims that the movie is “childish.” Right because a faithful (in spirit) adaptation from Robert Howard’s violent exotic ‘30s pulp fiction screams infantile. As does the pervasive Nietzschean philosophy of self overcoming and embracing suffering.
@@sonofacheron Why not? Special effects and CGI have improved . 20 years ago you may have had a point when CGI was bad, but today they can do anything with green screen and digital technology.
@@thecat8513Wow. Forget a compelling story, archetypal characters, great script, legendary performances, epic theme music, great costumes and sets, and artistic cinematography, no ladies and gentlemen, the only thing that matters, is how good is the CGI 😂. Next you’ll tell me that The Thing from 2011 is far superior to the 1982 film. Posterity will not be kind to the soulless insipid overly slick clinical garbage posing as cinema today. Good day to you
I feel like the second one is a much better movie. It's not really any more campy, just less naked ladies. Despite the boobies, the first one is pretty boring with a paper thin plot.
@@newwavepop Maybe I exaggerated by comparing with Goonies. Lol. Perhaps something lime Ghostbusters: it's fun to watch when it's being broadcasted on TV. But I will never insert a disc to watch it. My opinion!
Thank you for addressing the combined booklet, nobody else has said anything about. Thanks again, great video!
What a beautiful release. That’s hilarious the reverse cover on the first is just a screenshot from when Conan is praying to Krum. I think you’ll enjoy those movies DJ. The first is definitely grittier fantasy and then the second is very comic booky and silly. But they’re both a ton of fun.
Didn’t Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas have story credit for Destroyer? That certainly makes me excited to check it out, even if its production isn’t likely to live up to a comic book writer’s imagination.
@@ConnerNielsen6 yes they do. It’s been awhile since I’ve looked into it but I want to say it’s a Robocop 2 situation where they write it and then it gets rewritten.
@@TheDayGhostoh, I see. That’s kind of a shame. Especially since they wrote the Marvel Conan title if I’m not mistaken.
@@ConnerNielsen6 they did. That’s why they were brought on. I think the first movie gets made because of the property getting reinvigorated popularity from the comics. But Dan would know better haha
My dad loved the Conan films and I can vaguely remember watching the first one with him. Ty for the uploads and enjoy the movies!
I love Conan font. It's so fantasy looking
Bought the set, just watched both films. Quite an upgrade as someone who had these on VHS, DVD, Bluray. It’s a fun double feature.
Awesome. Glad to here the transfer looks good. I’m having some friends over tomorrow night to watch the first one. I don’t know if we’ll have time to watch the sequel or not.
The art cards look like theatre lobby cards. Dolls is already out in the Empire box set.
Seen these movies, since I was a kid, just got mines in the mail box today off of ebay
I hope we get this in the UK here it looks a great set of Conan 1 and 2 in 4k.
I picked up Barbarella and Conan. Thinking of getting The Warriors and Deep Red as well.
I grabbed both of those. Well worth it.
Can't watch anything with Hanoi Jane anymore.
She also called for Violence Against Conservatives and Christians on The View.
One of the big what-if's in cinema. Conan should have been a much bigger series of movies. Like James Bond, or Zatoichi. If Schwarzenegger hadn't become a big star after Terminator, and he hadn't been tricked by Dino DeLaurentis into a much bigger role than he thought in Red Sonja (it was supposed to be a cameo), Conan would have been an even bigger deal in the 80s. The Destroyer started to take things into a farce which didn't help either. We're still waiting for a worthy re-adaptation.
I totally agree. At the very least he deserved a full trilogy at the quality level of the first film.
The bottom corner of mine is peeling up identically to yours as well
Got the set as well. Like your collection just subscribed
Thanks Jesse! Welcome to the channel. Hope you enjoy the videos
I liked it when I was a kid. Can’t imagine the last time I thought, “Man, I really wanna watch Conan the barbarian right now.”
It's a cool looking set that is certainly more eye catching and I believe $15 cheaper than buying the movies separately. I got the separate movies only because I want the original poster art front and center.
I got the bluray set yesterday. Got it for $20 from Walmart after gift card. Can’t wait to dig in! That font in the book is tiny. I am getting old!
I’m excited to hear what you think of them! Both are good. 1st is more for adults. Destroyer is more kid friendly but still awesome
I thinking about grabbing them. I’m placing a order for the Warriors to close out the sale, but I will be kicking myself if the Conan boxes are sold out by next sale 😅
The Conan sets will without a doubt be long gone by the next sale my friend. They're selling out now. Most likely gone by end of February
@@michaeldubois6405 I figured they would be a hot seller. The Warriors is a favorite of all time so I had to go with that. A standard Conan will provide. The box for double 4k is so nice
He just bought it to show it off for the sake of content creation. He's easily going to forget about it. Anybody can be a collector, not everyone does it for the same reasons. Total complete poseur
@@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 ???That was one of the most unnecessary comments I’ve seen. I don’t know where you got your topic from. Nobody is steering in that direction
I don’t think it matters, a poser? This channel is great and it’s one of the more pleasant channels on YT
Maybe you should start making videos and see if anyone watches? I certainly won’t!
@@SanAndreasToday i got the topic from watching the video. Wether you like it or not, my comment is totally valid. He isn't the only content creator with the "show off new boutique releases of films that they never seen or aren't even fans of". It's pretty much an Arrow commercial featuring packaging only, w/o a review or a comparison to the previous format. You could tell what type of "movie" collector he is just by the rainbow display of media behind him. Lol
He can try to make a living off CZcams, but I won't support or subscribe to anyone like that. People like you can go ahead and do that. People with short attention spans that have no idea what they're defending
Now if Dances with wolves can get this treatment I would love it.
I am still shocked that they were on sale being brand new releases. I pre-ordered mine months ago right after they announced them and paid $83 for them (I ordered them individually, I preferred them over the Chronicles set). They are gorgeous sets and recommend to anyone to pick up while on sale.
Amazon price match everything. Even preordered stuff.
@@stevemuzak8526 But I was surprised that B&N included them in sale. You figure hot new release they would want every penny for them.
I just bought the set yesterday (online) and I do hope it's worth the purchase. Kind of a strange choice to put artwork on the insert and not be able to see it.
Yeah I actually prefer the clear cases to the black. I wish they would use those across the board like criterion does
Worth it.
Still waiting for Amazon to ship mine. Absolutely love the 1st movie as it's one of the best sword & sorcery movie ever made. 2nd movie not so great but cheesy fun. I'm actually rather disappointed that the set does not include the standard Blu-ray discs as well.
I hope Amazon gets your copy to you soon and in one piece 🤞
Arrow have done an amazing job with this limited release, and it looks great on your Blu Ray shelf, I’m yet to get my copy, do you know when there’ll be the next Criterion new releases announcement?
I think they usually announce Criterion releases on the 15th of the month
@@FilmsByColor Thanks DJ, looking forward to watching your next video
Only if you want to beat off to glistening muscles. It's crazy how many people never seen those films, yet all of a sudden interested once released in 4K. He didn't even compare the Blu ray sound/video to the original, wtf? He didn't even read the damn book that it came with. Some fan, right? He's just showing off a pretty box to add to his collection of movies he doesn't give AF about, unless it's a boutique edition that fits in his rainbow display of disc behind him. If I really cared about the art cards, I'd be collecting bubble gum cards. It's not like I'm going to display any of them.
You’re right. You can only buy movies if you’ve previously seen them and are a fan of them. No one is allowed to blind buy something or watch new films.
Quit gatekeeping loser.
😂 i’m not lying i never seen him in my life im 34 but as a gay man those muscles in 4k got my attention
Man I wanna do a movie night with the guys watching this and eating some... Red meat I guess? Unfortunately I have to wait for US Amazon to ship it to Denmark 😅
I think what I heard was they didn't have the rights to make new cover art for these movies which is why it's just a big picture of Arnold instead of different artwork.
Interesting. That makes sense. Thanks for the info!
I missed the sale, unfortunately. Next sale I will going with either this Barbarella, or Warriors.
Sale is still going until the 5th
@@anillegibletombstone Sick! Thanks for letting me know. I thought it ended at the end of January
So....is it worth it ? Why ask the question then not answer it ?
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Watching this channel I learned that the reviewer is a huge fan of fantasy but has never seen Conan. And has not bothered to watch it before posting a video about it. Color me impressed: what an authority! He also likes to delete comments that make fun of people who rag on the source material. Meanwhile we have gems from one commenter who claims that the movie is “childish.” Right because a faithful (in spirit) adaptation from Robert Howard’s violent exotic ‘30s pulp fiction screams infantile. As does the pervasive Nietzschean philosophy of self overcoming and embracing suffering.
lol it's a lousy movie I get people who saw it in the 80s overrated it since there was no options.
@@thecat8513 I’m curious: which fantasy films do you like? Do you actually believe film is better today than in the 70s and 80s?
@@sonofacheron Why not? Special effects and CGI have improved . 20 years ago you may have had a point when CGI was bad, but today they can do anything with green screen and digital technology.
@@thecat8513Wow. Forget a compelling story, archetypal characters, great script, legendary performances, epic theme music, great costumes and sets, and artistic cinematography, no ladies and gentlemen, the only thing that matters, is how good is the CGI 😂. Next you’ll tell me that The Thing from 2011 is far superior to the 1982 film. Posterity will not be kind to the soulless insipid overly slick clinical garbage posing as cinema today. Good day to you
I feel like the second one is a much better movie. It's not really any more campy, just less naked ladies. Despite the boobies, the first one is pretty boring with a paper thin plot.
I think it's the type of movie that only works when we are children. Like goonies. I'm not buying it.
They are also fun to rewatch with adults who have never seen them
i agree with you on Goonies, but i watched both Conan films again just maybe a month ago on Netflix and still really enjoyed them.
You’re boring. Go watch the news then old man.
I agree!
@@newwavepop Maybe I exaggerated by comparing with Goonies. Lol. Perhaps something lime Ghostbusters: it's fun to watch when it's being broadcasted on TV. But I will never insert a disc to watch it. My opinion!
Down with anyone pro-LGBT
Got it and love it...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice! Glad you were able to snag a copy
Where’s my comment! Have I hurt there feelings me think🤨
What comment?