Conan the Barbarian: Original vs Remake - This Wasn’t Even Close

Steel, sorcery, and savage battles… but which version of Conan the Barbarian truly conquers the throne?In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we return to the brutal world of swords and sorcery to compare the legendary fantasy epic Conan the Barbarian, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with the modern reboot Conan the Barbarian, featuring Jason Momoa as the iconic warrior.The 1982 original became a defining sword-and-sorcery classic with its epic soundtrack, brutal battles, and Schwarzenegger’s unforgettable performance as the barbarian hero created by Robert E. Howard. Nearly thirty years later, Hollywood attempted to reboot the franchise with a darker, more action-packed take on the legendary character.Mart and Trev break down the epic battles, the villains, the mythology of Conan, and the biggest differences between the films, asking whether the reboot captures the savage spirit of the original or fails to wield the sword with the same power.Does the 1982 classic still rule the Hyborian Age…or does the 2011 remake rise to claim the throne?Crush your enemies… see them driven before you… and hear the debate begin.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - @LittleFoilFish ⁠Mart & TrevSubscribe to our Podcast - ⁠ @TheDejaReview TIMESTAMP00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:05 Exploring the Original Conan the Barbarian10:13 Character Analysis and Iconic Scenes19:57 Visual Effects and Production Insights24:46 Transition to the 2011 Remake of Conan26:14 Comparing the Original and the Remake28:32 The Curse of the Magical Mask32:36 Character Analysis: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly36:11 Inconsistencies in Character Development39:07 The Disappointment of the Remake41:30 Who Wore the Crown: Comparing Conan's43:52 The Future of Conan: Remake Possibilities49:10 5 to 1: James Earl Jones HighlightsKeywords#conanthebarbarian #arnoldschwarzenegger #jasonmomoa #swordandsorcery #FantasyMovies #movieremakes #cultmovies #80smovies #thedejareview Conan remake vs originalArnold Schwarzenegger Conan