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Movie Reviews of Masters of the Universe
Movie Review: By the power of grayskull!
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok, so the movie did not stay true to the cartoon. This is still a kickin' movie. He-Man, the strongest man in the universe, and hero to all who live on the mystical planet of Eternia, comes to the big screen. He-Man comes from one of Mattel Toys biggest sellers in their history, and toy history. The line was called 'Masters of the Universe'. Mattel spun off the line into a cartoon for the small screen that was produced by animation group, Filmation. The cartoon and toys was so popular amoung youngsters and even adults, that a live action movie came about.Now, I have read the original script for the movie. Much better than what actually made it to screen. The only fault of the movie is too much Earth. People want to see it on Eternia. But, the movie is still cool, with great effects and a nice score by Bill Conti.
The true highlight of the movie is Frank Langella as Skeletor. He was made to play the role. He is very scarey and at most very evil in the movie.
Also, Friends fans of Courtney Cox will love the movie too, she is in it as Earth girl Julie who finds the Cosmic Key and aids the Eternians on Earth.
I give the movie 5 stars because that is what it should get. I am a huge He-Man and She-Ra fan and this movie is part of He-Man's history.
By the power of grayskull.... YOU have the power!
Movie Review: This is actually... Jack Kirby's Fourth World: The Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't get me wrong, Masters is a great movie, but it's not Masters of the Universe. This isn't the He-Man "By the Power of Greyskull" that we all know and love. That war-mongering dictator ain't Skeletor.Ever wonder why, with such a plethora of characters in the MotU line, why they made NEW characters like Blade?
This movie is actually more derivative of the comic book series "Jack Kirby's Fourth World", featuring characters from the DC Comics Universe, Orion (He-Man), Kalibak (Beast Man), Kanto (Blade), and Darkseid (Skeletor). There are much more parallels to be drawn from the 4th World source material to the characters in the film than from the He-Man material.
[The follwing are comments made by Comic Book Legend "John Byrne" in issue #497 of 'Comic Shop News']
"The *best* New Gods movie, IMHO, is 'Masters of the Universe'. I even corresponded with the director, who told me this was his intent, and that he had tried to get [Jack] Kirby to do the production designs, but the studio nixed it.
"Check it out. It requires some bending and an occasional sex change (Metron becomes an ugly dwarf, The Highfather becomes the Sorceress), but it's an amazingly close analog, otherwise. And Frank Langella's Skeletor is a *dandy* Darkseid!"
Movie Review: HE-MAN this was supposed to be, not a bad StarWars RipOff...
Summary: 5 Stars
Why does Castle GraySkull look like a cheap copy of the Palace in the DarkCrystal movie, Why is He-man never prince Adam, Where is Eternia, and all of He-man's friends? He-man(who lives in and protects eternia and eternians) never fires a gun nor uses his sword on living things, so why did he in this movie? We tried to tell our parents that he wasnt violent (well) until that director got the job to make this movie, HE-MAN wasnt violent...But then came this movie, This movie isnt He-man, where is BattleCat, RamMan, TrapJaw, KingRandor, QueenMarlena,or for that matter where is Eternia?!! This movie even tries to be a RipOff of StarWars, but fails miserably, this movie should have been called "StarFight that didnt" a B-movie Title like "Masters of the Universe 2:the cyborg" became "cyborg" Starring VanDamme...But, still this is supposed to be He-man, and its still kinda entertaining in a "Wish it were He-man" way. so i gave it 5 stars for wanting to be He-man and being the only He-man released on DVD,Where are the animated Movies of He-man/She-ra:Secret of the Sword/X-masSpecial-DVD's??? Well,if you like corny, watch this DVD.
HE-MAN this was supposed to be, not a bad StarWars RipOff...
Movie Review: Great Movie!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure why people seem to be so hard on this movie, but I'm glad to see several of you out there who aren't.
I think that a lot of the folks that criticize this movie just take He-Man way too seriously.
I loved (and still love) He-Man, as a cartoon, a toy, and yes, a live-action movie.
And while I can agree with those of you who say that this movie didn't tie-in to the cartoon enough, or that it was too 80's, or didn't feature enough of the characters from the cartoon and line of toys, it's He-Man for crying out loud, and it's not a movie that I feel needs to be disected.
What it all comes down to is how much you enjoy watching the movie, and I personally get a kick out of watching this movie nearly 20 years after I first got a kick out of watching it.
I think it's an underrated film and I dare anyone to sit down with an open mind and not enjoy this movie.
At such a cheap price, I think any He-Man, sci-fi, or action/adventure fan needs to see it, and while the DVD isn't oozing with special features, I'm grateful that someone took the time to put it out there for us to enjoy all over again!
Movie Review: I'll Be Back.....
Summary: 5 Stars
Not a great movie,but big time fun. I'm rating the movie not the DVD version. I love this movie because my son LOVED it when he was 5 and I had to watch it 500 times and yet it was one of his tapes I could always watch & enjoy.Dolph a big stiff when it comes to acting but acting wasn't as important as muscle for this role and he had plenty of that. Action packed & Frank Langella was great as Skelator(I used to have to watch the end tag ..I'll be back....) over & over again. My son would cry, "Play it again ,Daddy" & I'd rewind & play it one more time. I can't help be smile when its on. I will be buying the DVD when it comes out. Courtney Cox is in it (young Courtney) & Billy Barty is great as Gwildor. Some great henchman made for the movie, not the cartoon guys ,but cool anyway. Oh yeah Meg with the great eyes ( I forget her last name ,she was the org. Cagney on Cagney & Lacey )terriffic as Evil-Lyn( "The little worm has another key !!") Spotty review , I know but I'm doing this on memory alone. Its a great movie to watch with your kids. Turn 'em on to He-Man. Start another tradition.