If you can set aside the inaccuracies in its depiction of history and the obviousness of the plot, it's an acceptable movie for a relaxed evening. I’m not very familiar with Robert E. Howard’s writing, and I have to admit that “Conan” isn’t something I enjoy, and I feel like fantasy movies generally haven’t been as good lately. Nevertheless, what I observed in this film was pleasing: it's enjoyable enough to entertain us well, but not the sort of movie we’ll want to watch repeatedly. Solomon Kane is a mercenary, portrayed by James Purefoy, who puts in a great performance. The actor really seems right for the part; he has enough presence to carry the film and doesn't appear too old or too young for the role. Pete Postlethwaite is also a welcome addition to the cast as another dignified and very likable character. Max von Sydow provides subtle support as well. I didn’t particularly care for Rachel Hurd-Wood, though; she mostly just seems to be in constant danger. The story begins promisingly with an account of a man who spent years committing theft and other crimes, until he realizes he's destined for Hell. From that point on, it becomes increasingly apparent that this man will have to confront his past if he truly wants to find redemption. This eventually happens when he must defeat an evil sorcerer. I won’t go into much detail, but it's fairly easy to see that the main issue with the script is how predictable the story is; you can guess what’s going to happen next. That's the film's biggest shortcoming. Another problem lies in the way the past was presented: I didn't sense any effort from the filmmakers to accurately place the action in time and location. The script demanded it, though! It’s clear that the story takes place around 1650 in rural southeastern England, specifically Dorset. The sets, costumes, and props seemed to disregard this whenever possible. For instance, the cinematography is beautifully done, presenting us with hazy, gloomy landscapes and decaying places; it doesn't resemble the English countryside but creates an ideal atmosphere for the unfolding dark story in a clever way. There are also fighting styles that don’t match the period, inaccurate weapons and accessories, clothing that isn’t historically accurate, and flintlock pistols whose sound effects mimic those of revolvers... M. J. Bassett made several errors. On the positive side, there's plenty of action, fights for all tastes, which keeps the film moving along like a music video, and impressive CGI creating a wide variety of frightening creatures.

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