Stephan Lang as Zym makes a worthy enough villain for Conan, but he comes off too clichéd and cartoony, especially in the final act. I'd prefer to see one of REH's originals put to film, like "A Witch Shall Be Born" or "Beyond the Black River." Regardless, it certainly adhered to REH's overall pulp vibe. Howard, albeit not as much as the '82 version. You have to give credit to the filmmakers for effectively illustrating Conan's youthful days and life in a Cimmerian village in general, something Conan's creator never delved into in any detail. There's a correlation between true greatness and a close relationship with a strong father-figure and his example of excellence. I liked how the film stressed the closeness and love of Conan and his father. Rose McGowan as the witchy daughter is ee-vil and creepy. Good serious vibe, despite the cartoony, over-the-top last act. Excellent sets/props it definitely looks like the Hyborian Age. Corsairs, highlighted by Conan's comrade Artus, effectively played by likable Nonso Anozie. 
Brutal, thrilling action throughout with convincing swordplay (unlike the contrived '82 version). Better acting than the '82 version, excluding James Earl Jones, of course. Conan's apparel, for instance, is more faithful to REH than Arnie's fur loincloth. The Costuming is more convincing than the '82 version. The Bulgarian locations are outstanding. Jason Momoa, as Conan, is excellent far better than Arnie. 
The villains here are Khalar Zym and his witchy daughter, Marique, who seek to resurrect Zym's sorcerous wife, but they need to acquire the pure blood necessary for their Acheron magic. Although the set-up of "Conan the Barbarian" (2011) is the same as the 1982 version (raiders destroy Conan's village in Cimmeria and thus the barbarian seeks revenge) the story is otherwise completely different.
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