[OT] Arnold to star in King Conan: Crown of Iron

[Dark Jezter]

I apologize in advance for making an off-topic post, but since Conan the Barbarian seems to be so popular with many members of this forum, there would probably be some interesting discussion regarding this latest bit of news.

Yep, Conan fans, it's official. Arnold is going to star in the sequel to the 1982 fantasy classic Conan the Barbarian. The movie is being written and directed by John Milius, who directed the original. The full story can be found here...

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=11775

 

[2WS-Steve]

I don't see how Conan could ever be off-topic on these boards Thanks for the news!

 

[uv23]

I wish schwarzeneger would just give it up. He's finished. I'm happy to see another conan flick but not happy with the starring role.

 

[Green Knight]

I wish schwarzeneger would just give it up. He's finished. I'm happy to see another conan flick but not happy with the starring role.

Why do you say that? I mean, it's not as if Arnold's gotten WORSE as an actor (if that's even possible ). Fact is, he's a better actor now than he was when he did Conan the Barbarian. And since it's been 20 years from the first, he's the right age for the wole, now that Conan's become or is becoming a king.

Just because Arnold's had a bad string of flops, lately, doesn't mean he'd work any less in the role. So because someone makes a couple of turds does that mean that they're disqualified from any future roles? When the script is good, Arnold makes a great lead. You can't deny that. Whether it be Predator, Total Recall, Terminator, Terminator 2, True Lies, Conan the Barbarian, etc. If this script is as good as it sounds it is, then Arnold will do a great job as Conan, again. I've wanted to see a third Conan movie for years and am looking forward to it. And frankly, I can't imagine anyone else playing Conan.

 

[Kaptain_Kantrip]

I agree. This is just the kind of shot in the arm Arnold's sagging career needs right now. Arnold has been the victim of bad scripts. Given the right material, he can rock: CONAN THE BARBARIAN, TERMINATOR 1-2, PREDATOR... They're playing the crap outta PREDATOR on AMC (American Movie Classics) this past month. Damn, that was a cool movie, probably Arnold's best, IMO. I wanted to see more of him as Dutch with his merc buddies pulling special ops in Central America or wherever...

John Milius coming back on board is a good sign as well. Of course, the last thing we need to a cool movie is another crap-ass sequel like BEVERLY HILLS COP 3.

 

[Alhandra]

Although Conan's way too chaotic for MY tastes, if you'd like to read about the script, here's a link:
http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=10000

Just reading the first line of the script makes me anticipate bloody goodness:

WIZARD
”Sit on the ground with me. Let the fire warm you and I will sing of greed, deceit, lust, and power. Ha! But that is not all. I sing of loyalty, honor, and love. Yes, love, for that is what makes men foolish or great. You may choose.”

 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

I can't believe my eyes! This is a dream come true! After Conan the Disaster, uh i mean destroyer, ithought it was over for Conan in the movies. But to have Arnold and John Milius on board, it's just amazing. For get about Episode 2, spider-man, and lord of the rings, I can't wait for another blood bath in Conan!

 

[Shadowdancer]

Arnold was born to play Conan. It's nice to see him get the chance to play the role once again, and finish out the trilogy that made him an action star.

 

[Green Knight]

Oh yeah, and let's not forget Kindergarten Cop and Twins. Another pair of damn good movies Arnold starred in.

Although Conan's way too chaotic for MY tastes, if you'd like to read about the script, here's a link:
http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=10000

Just reading the first line of the script makes me anticipate bloody goodness:

WIZARD
”Sit on the ground with me. Let the fire warm you and I will sing of greed, deceit, lust, and power. Ha! But that is not all. I sing of loyalty, honor, and love. Yes, love, for that is what makes men foolish or great. You may choose.”

God damn, you're right! Got my blood pumping just reading that. Heh, I'm suddenly in the mood to pop Conan the Barbarian into the VCR. Hehehe.

Though that reminded me: I hope they get MAKO to come back as the wizard! That guy ruled! (Just finished watching a taped episode of Samurai Jack and so was reminded of how great that guys' voice is)

 

[Kaptain_Kantrip]

"It's not a tumor!"
---Arnold's best line in Kindergarten Cop