Amra

To be honest, I don't remember too much about it, but I don't feel like ever watching it again to refreshen my memories (or pains).
If there is anything positive to say about Conan (2011), it is that it's a little closer to the source material than other REH "adaptations" such as Conan (1982) and possibly even Solomon Kane. However, the difference is that Conan (1982) and SK work as a film, Conan (2011) doesn't.

I hope to never see it again. I'll take the 1982 film over this idiotic adaptation of Conan anyday. As you said, at least that one worked as a film.

Kinda like how Howard wrote 'em up.

Has my post been censored for some reason?

It irked the hell out of me on just how WRONG the reference actually was.  I dont't think anyone bothered to read the story.

In one of the few cases where I'm going to (gasp!) defend the film (or rather Sean Hood, who put in the reference), I think it's intentionally a bit of myth-making on Artus' part.  Playing up how "scrawny" Conan was as a dig at his pal, making Conan the slayer of Yara to play up his might, having Conan steal the legendary jewel to play up his thieving skills.  Honestly, with all the things I could rant about in this film, I'll take it.  Plus it means they technically aren't spoiling the story for those who haven't read it.

But yeah, I can't help but wonder how many people are going to read "The Tower of the Elephant" and end up disappointed at what actually happens...

Maaaaaan, that's a stretch T. I suppose that you could be right.  

My wife often asks me why it is that I can place my dirty socks next to the clothes hamper and not IN the hamper.  If they took the time to reference The Tower of the Elephant they should have referenced it properly, you know, put the socks in the hamper.

It bugs me how they referenced Tower of the Elephant in Conan 3D.  Why not just make the film itself?

The way that they ended 3D is at least like the way most of the Howard stories end.  It makes it possible to have many stand alone stories that don't leave openings for direct sequels of the current story.

It irked the hell out of me on just how WRONG the reference actually was.  I dont't think anyone bothered to read the story.

Kinda like how Howard wrote 'em up.