Review of Masters of the Universe (1987) by Courtney T — 03 Feb 2008

This movie came 3 years too late. 6 year old Paul still wants his money back.

This review of Masters of the Universe (1987) was written by Courtney T on 03 Feb 2008.

Masters of the Universe has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Jason G (1,003) on 03 Oct 2018

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By Allan C (2,173) on 31 Dec 2016

Cannon's secondary masterpiece (next to Lifeforce), in no sense of the word. Not too shabby for a bunch of toys…

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Okay I feel like the negative ratings are in the wrong place because this is for the movie and people are talking about a show…

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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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By Johanna Steinmetz (72) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 21 Aug 2017

Everyone knows how the battles will turn out. It's what's between them that raises Masters Of The Universe ever so slightly above the mediocre…

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By Chris B (2,902) on 01 Apr 2016

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