The Secret of the Sword
by Lou Scheimer
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DVD Cover Information
Actor: Animated CharactersDirector: Lou Scheimer
Brand: BCI ECLIPSE LLC
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-05-06
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Navarre Corporation
Movie Reviews of The Secret of the Sword
Movie Review: The Secret To A Good Kids Series
Summary: 5 Stars
This 'lead in' to the She-Ra spin off established it as more than either the female version of He-Man or another vehicle to market toys.
In a parallel dimension, an evil army enslaved the good kingdom of Bright Moon, including their queen and her daughter. Conditions are so bad that He-Man is sent to bring a mystical sword (and her real destiny) to his brainwashed sister who currently serves as the Force Captain of the Horde.
Nothing ultimately prevents her from eventually also assuming her rightful destiny as She-Ra, even though she now works on behalf of the Great Rebellion and their fight against Adora's former employers. Like Xena, she is a heroine with a past.
Now having my masters in social science and having done a fair deal of political organizing, such a plot is commendably detailed for what was supposed to have been a children's series.
Instead of going for the cheap 'bang-bang' approach, the series apparently opted to teach viewing audiences a lesson about ethics and justice, believing we'd catch on.
When He-man brings Adora back to the people at the end of the story, they are understandably and initially suspicious of her motives. This is a character who previously had caused great pain and suffering upon them and their families as Horde Force Captain. But having learned her lesson, Adora says she wants to fight for their cause. She herself wants to ensure that the Horde cannot continue hurting Bright Moon.
Another good lesson which the storyline imparts is forgiveness. Going around angry at everybody is counterproductive when the 'real hero' in a community can recognize when forgiveness is appropriate. Therefore, the people of Bright Moon do welcome Adora into their ranks.
The animation is (giving fair warning) not going to be up to 'current standards' of quality. This was the 1980's. However the storyline is what makes the product worth viewing. The writers and production team took time with this part of the product crafting.
Summary of The Secret of the Sword
The first five fantastic episodes in She-RaŽ's epic adventures are combined in this feature film. He-ManŽ travels to the exotic world of Etheria on a quest to take an unusual, jewelled sword to a stranger in the unknown land. On Etheria, He-ManŽ is captured by Adora, Captain of the Evil Horde army. However, Adora is really He-Man's long lost twin sister, kidnapped from their homeland of Eternia as a baby by the Evil Horde. Brother and sister battle until He-ManŽ and the powers of Greyskull open She-RaŽ's mind to reveal her true identity.Similar DVD Movies
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