Review of Masters of the Universe (1987) by Bradley P — 06 Aug 2013

Dolph Lundgren makes a good He-Man, but even that can't save this film.

This review of Masters of the Universe (1987) was written by Bradley P on 06 Aug 2013.

Masters of the Universe has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Roger Hurlburt (59) for South Florida Sun-Sentinel (746) on 10 Jul 2014

If not for the superb villainy of Frank Langella, who plays the evil Skeletor, Masters of the Universe would be as barren as an asteroid…

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By Jason G (1,003) on 03 Oct 2018

A true gem of the 80s and just get better over time..none of ur cgi garbage you see these days but awesome costumes and practical effects…

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By Claudette A (661) on 05 Nov 2013

I only reason why I watched this is because I had downloaded the wrong movie and didn't want to waste it…

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By Anthony G (806) on 01 Dec 2017

Filled with joyful moments throughout and a plot that at least holds court with even most of the modern Marvel/DC films of today, MOTU is aloud…

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By Judge D (2) on 20 Dec 2018

This film deserves a higher score, it's not a masterpiece but it's head and shoulders above the usual schlock churned out by Cannon films…

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By Alex A (1,180) on 23 Sep 2015

80's cheese galore, dated and laughable special effects, goofy and over-the-top characters, cheap costume designs, obvious to histrionic performances…

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By Tony C (474) on 25 Mar 2017

Screw the haters, this thing is great…

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By Kathryn Foster (1) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 31 Mar 2017

If you liked the toy, you'll love the movie…

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By Roy S (309) on 04 Sep 2015

One might expect more from a nearly 30-year-old movie based on a bad cartoon based on a toy line, but one probably shouldn't…

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By Erick F (235) on 03 Jan 2016

I really liked this movie. I have no idea who these people think they are giving it a 17%. Skeletor looks awesome…

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