Movie Review: ‘Conan the Barbarian’

Conan the Barbarianis undeniably sensually sumptuous. It’s pure fantasy mash-up nonsense, and yet so visually arresting that flashy form almost makes up for dearth of content.

Mark Jackson

Film Critic

8/18/2011|Updated: 10/1/2015

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RIDING: Jason Momoa in a scene from the fantasy-adventure film 'Conan the Barbarian.' (Simon Varsano/Lionsgate Publicity)

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Mark Jackson

Film Critic

Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.