![]() But it’s also a great scene about belief, period. There’s a great scene where Subotai and Conan have a discussion about their belief systems, and what’s great is that Conan considers them. ![]() ![]() From his other work, I don’t know if Schwarzenegger ever gave as nuanced a performance - which isn’t saying much - but I love the subtle quirks of the material. You also get the impression that Milius directed Schwarzenegger within an inch of his life, and it’s probably not enough, but it works for the film. It doesn’t come across as stage-bound or cheap – the money’s on the screen, and it’s better than all of the imitators that followed (though – like anyone who grew up with cable – I have a soft spot for The Beastmaster). But that means he stages the film brilliantly, and I love the look and feel of this world. John Milius is the perfect director for the material he’s a madman himself and gets off on this sort of thing.
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