He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season Two, Vol. 2
by Lou Kachivas, Gwen Wetzler, Marsh Lamore, Rich Trueblood, Bill Reed
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Actor: Michael BellDirector: Bill Reed, Gwen Wetzler, Lou Kachivas, Marsh Lamore, Rich Trueblood
Brand: BCI ECLIPSE LLC
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 688 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-09-19
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Bci / Eclipse
Movie Reviews of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season Two, Vol. 2
Movie Review: Great Series Comes To An End
Summary: 4 Stars
Whoever coined the term "all good things must come to an end" was surely influenced by Filmation's epic fantasy show, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. As hard as it is to imagine, the second volume of the second season represents the grand finale of the entire 130-show run. Coming from a fan of the show since its days in syndication, it was with great interest that I set off on a voyage of blissful nostalgia in reviewing the entire He-Man and the Masters of the Universe DVD series from BCI. When presented with the notion of 130 episodes spanning across 4 box sets of 6 discs each, it is easy to get into the false notion that the good times will never end. Unfortunately, here we are at the final installment of the classic series.
Despite the fact that there is an unmistakable sadness that taints the viewing experience (after all, we realize that this is goodbye), the show's writers managed to break out of the slight slump that they apparently fallen into during the first half of the season. Unlike the first half, where additions to Mattel's corresponding toy line meant the introduction to several new characters (save Roboto), the second half works more closely with the formula discovered in the first season: the plots are bit more lesson-oriented but with slightly richer animation quality.
At this point in time, the Filmation creative machine was changing gears for the upcoming She-Ra: Princess of Power series but their efforts in closing out He-Man were a worthy farewell. Those expecting some kind of closure or finale may be disappointed to learn that each and every episode of the 130 was designed to be a stand-alone plot (with resolve) and # 130 is no different. Interestingly, Larry Ditillio (one of the show's staff writers) went on to say that had Filmation decided to write multi-part episodes, it is likely that they would have had no shortage of material to work from for future seasons. As it stands, the reason for the show's demise was based not only on a lack of financial backing but also because the writers were basically tapped out as far as developing an additional 65 (or more) stand-alone plots was concerned.
Preventing this experience from being ridden with sadness, fans can take solace in the fact that BCI has gone the extra mile to continue releasing their excellent He-Man related DVD sets to enjoy. Directly following this incarnation of the show are three 6-disc She-Ra: Princess of Power DVD sets, two 6-disc New Adventures of He-Man sets, and at present, the first (of three) 3-disc sets has been released celebrating the impressive 2002 Mike Young Productions version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: About the best thing that can happen to a series is discovering that BCI is the company bringing it to DVD release. This installment is no exception!
Included on this 6-disc compilation are the following episodes:
Hunt For He-Man
The Greatest Show On Eternia
Not So Blind
Revenge Is Never Sweet
The Good Shall Survive
The Secret Of Grayskull
No Job Too Small
The Bitter Rose
The Gambler
Teela's Triumph
Orko's New Friend
The Problem With Power
Double Trouble
The Eternia Flower
Happy Birthday Roboto
Battle Of The Dragons
Time Doesn't Fly
Here, There, Skeletors Everywhere
Beauty And The Beast
Orko's Return
Visitors From Earth
Monster On The Mountain
The Magic Falls
Search For A Son
Mistaken Identity
The Toy Maker
Bargin With Evil
Capture The Comet Keeper
The Ancient Mirror Of Avathar
The Games
To Save The Creatures
The Cold Zone
Extras are once again abounding. The sixth disc contains inspiration for some of the various episodes between numbers 99-130, facts and trivia, scripts etc. Also noteworthy is the fantastic conclusion to the multi-part Filmation history called Animating He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Very interesting stuff! 3 episodes contain full audio commentary and like always, BCI packs in a pair of 4x6" collectible art cards, this time from artists: Dan Brereton and Mike McKone.
Summary of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season Two, Vol. 2
The eternal battle between good and evil reaches its climactic conclusion as He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe? face exciting challenges and incredible adventures against Skeletor and his dastardly villains. Join in the fight for power with the greatest adventures ever told!The final 32 episodes of the original animated adventure series feature thrilling new stories and outstanding characters. Enjoy all the adventure the drama the humor and the man important lessons from the universe's greatest warriors. YOU have the power!Features:2 brand new documentary features bringing viewers a comprehensive look inside the creation of this landmark children's animation program:* The Stories of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe* Animating He-Man and the Masters of the Universe2 Collectible 4" x 6" Exclusive He-Man and the Masters of the Universe? Art Cards by acclaimed artists Frank Cho and Emiliano Santalucia3 Full-Episode Commentary Tracks by Lou & Erika Scheimer Larry DiTillio Tom Sito Tom Tataranowicz and Dave Teague2 Full Length Animated Storyboards with Interactive Episode Comparison for Episode #102 "Revenge is Never Sweet" and #110 "The Problem with Power"50 Detailed Profiles of Various Characters Creatures and ArtifactsFun Trivia FactsDVD-ROM Feature - 5 Complete Episode Scripts (PC/Mac Compatible) Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 787364671793Kids & Family DVD Video
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