The Darkest Side of Magic. The Strongest Side of Man.

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Mako, Tracey Walter, Sarah Douglas, Olivia d'Abo, Pat Roach, Jeff Corey, Sven-Ole Thorsen

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"Graaaab him! And take him!" – Zula, when ask by the Princess how to get a man that you want.

Why watch this? It lacks the original's epic-ness, but there are still some good moments.

Plot Summary: The mighty Conan is tasked with escorting a princess and her bodyguard on a perilous quest to retrieve a powerful magical artifact, the jeweled horn of Dagoth. He joins forces with a cunning thief, a wise wizard, and a formidable female warrior. Together, they face numerous challenges, including ancient traps, powerful wizards, and the threat of betrayal.

Dad's Preview: This sequel to Conan the Barbarian feels very much like the first film, based on the graphic stories by Texas pulp writer Robert E. Howard. It tries to be a little too funny at times, which really detracts from the overall effect. The stunts and action scenes are pretty impressive, and I really felt the final quarter of the movie successfully created the atmosphere put forth in the original Conan novels. 

Dino De Laurentiis Corporation; Universal Pictures