Rating: 
Summary: Something's Missing
Review: "Kull the Conqueror" missed the mark by a mile. Robert E. Howard's Kull was a dark, brooding barbarian warrior from Atlantis who became a king. Kevin Sorbo is not exactly what I had in mind. But in a way, he's the movie's only saving grace. He is charming (which the original certainly was not) and funny. But it is the modern aspects of the movie that hurts it's atmosphere. The jokes are way too 20th centery and the heavy metel sound track is also too modern. The tone of the whole movie is too light to really do Howard's creation justice. Oh, and by the way, Kull is an ancient fore-father of Conan, not Conan's son.
Rating:
Summary: Something's Missing
Review: "Kull the Conqueror" missed the mark by a mile. Robert E. Howard's Kull was a dark, brooding barbarian warrior from Atlantis who became a king. Kevin Sorbo is not exactly what I had in mind. But in a way, he's the movie's only saving grace. He is charming (which the original certainly was not) and funny. But it is the modern aspects of the movie that hurts it's atmosphere. The jokes are way too 20th centery and the heavy metel sound track is also too modern. The tone of the whole movie is too light to really do Howard's creation justice. Oh, and by the way, Kull is an ancient fore-father of Conan, not Conan's son.
Rating:
Summary: Something's Missing
Review: "Kull the Conqueror" missed the mark by a mile. Robert E. Howard's Kull was a dark, brooding barbarian warrior from Atlantis who became a king. Kevin Sorbo is not exactly what I had in mind. But in a way, he's the movie's only saving grace. He is charming (which the original certainly was not) and funny. But it is the modern aspects of the movie that hurts it's atmosphere. The jokes are way too 20th centery and the heavy metel sound track is also too modern. The tone of the whole movie is too light to really do Howard's creation justice. Oh, and by the way, Kull is an ancient fore-father of Conan, not Conan's son.
Rating: 
Summary: Long live the Hyborean Age!
Review: A Classic addition to the Conan the Barbarian Chronicles! From the casting, the visual effects, the choreogragphy to the the music score, Kull the Conqueror is a high-powered epic of a mighty hero, living in the times of Conan the Barbarian. Anyone who enjoyed and loved the original Conan, will definetly find Kull the Conqueror an energetic cinema epic!
Rating: 
Summary: A cult classic with nice pectorals.
Review: A fun, laid-back flick (one can't really call it a "film") that doesn't pretend to be more than it is. Enthusiasts expecting a macho-thriller-blood bath with lots of scantily-clad nymphs will be disappointed, but only slightly. The movie doesn't stoop to that level. Quite. The heavy metal during the fight scenes was a nice touch.
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Summary: Disappointing to a Robert E Howard fan
Review: As I expected when I found out that kevin sorbo was starring, this film took a classic Robert E. Howard legend and turned it into a laughable, PG-13-rated flick for Xena/Hercules-watching-kids. While the effects were good, and Tia definately was hot.. I felt like I wanted a refund for going to see it. Having read all of the original R. E. Howard material, I have to say that this effectively misrepresents the stories. Kull shouldn't make jokes, shouldn't speak perfect English (he's a barbarian, for god's sakes). Not enough realistic violence, too much humor, too light-hearted, not enough suspense. Not satisfactory. Come on boys, you can do better than this..
Rating: 
Summary: Okay for first ten minutes, awful from there on out
Review: Boy, Kull the Conqueror is a really bad movie. There's no other way to put it. Director John Nicolella can't do much with an amateurish screenplay that could have been written by a twelve year old. The cast suffers even more, with terrible and wooden performances delivered all throughout the torturous 90 minute running time. Kevin Sorbo delivers the closest thing to a respectable performance, but even then he's forced to say some really inane dialogue and do some really stupid things.Action-wise, Kull is definitely not something to put on top of your list for adrenaline-pumping fights. Everything in such a straightforward fashion that all the fights and moves are predictable. Granted, it's not badly choreographed but it's not much fun, either. I have a lot of other things about this movie to complain about, but I think I've made my point. Kull is simply an awful movie.
Rating: 
Summary: "Kull" Smashes Skulls
Review: Comedy. One word that sums up this sword 'n sorcery movie. "Kull the Conqueror" stars Kevin Sorbo as the warrior who becomes a king and destroys an evil goddess (Tia Carrere). I liked the part where Akavasha put a steaming finger on a servant's forehead and then he fell out a castle window. Bursting flames! People should ride on top of camels, not under them. A stinky surprise may await them! A funny, overweight man runs around with flailing arms and he wears make-up. Funny little man. Many comical moments highlight this underrated movie. Even wannabe hard rock music plays during battle scenes. Yes. Watch the rotten kiss at the end which makes Kull spit a massive loogie! Gigantic.
Rating:
Summary: Great lightweight entertainment
Review: Granted it isn't Shakespeare, Hitchcock or even Carpenter, but this was a fun show to watch. It helps to turn off the right-side of your brain, and just enjoy the action, sets, babes and monsters.
Rating:
Summary: IT'S NO CONAN, BUT STILL ENJOYABLE
Review: I am a Kevin Sorbo aka Hercules fan, so of course I had to go see this at the movies. It's no Conan, but the movie is great to watch. This movie should definitely be in your sci/fantasy collection.
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