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Masters of the Universe (1987) -- He-Man squares off against Skeletor in this live action film based on the cartoon

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Writer:
David Odell (written by)
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Release Date:
7 August 1987 (USA) more
Tagline:
A Battle Fought In The Stars. Now... Comes To Earth. more
Plot:
A life-action feature film based on the popular cartoon kids show about a prince turned warrior named He-Man. full summary | full synopsis
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2 wins & 5 nominations more
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Also Known As:
Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture (USA) (promotional title)
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106 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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Sylvester Stallone was offered the role of He-Man. more
Goofs:
Miscellaneous: When Skeletor's entourage begin to arrive through the "door", there is a flipped shot - a "Rexall Drugs" is seen clearly in reverse behind the legion marching right to left. more
Quotes:
Skeletor: Kneel before your master... (He-Man refuses)... fool, you are no longer my equal, I am more than man, more than life... I am a GOD! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1986) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Waitin' Up more

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More than life, 18 July 2005
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Author: Case from United Kingdom

Okay, let's face it. We all have our own opinions on films. Some say the Godfather is one of the best films made. Personally i could name 10 films that easily beat it (Masters of the Universe isn't one of them by the way) but there are much better films out there. But despite our professionalism when it comes to rating films, there's always a special place in our hearts for those really cheesy childhood movies that made on hell of a difference to our upbringing one way or another. Masters of the Universe is one of those films. Frank Langella, Skeletor, plays the part of He-Man's nemesis better than anyone else i could dream of. Dolph was perfect for the part of He-man. Sure there were some good old fashioned bad guys missing. And where was battlecat? I'll tell you where, at the bottom of the budget. At least we had Air Centurions and a damn sexy Evil Lynn. But above all, we had some bad ass lines in there. I think they done well with what they had. Even the tune is good (thanks for Rocky too Bill). If you don't like this movie it's cause you've got no soul. Masters of the Universe is a masterpiece in every way, shape and form. There hasn't been a bad guy like Skeletor (with the exclusion of Darth Vader) who was able to do the role justice. You probably grew up on a steady diet of westerns (that didn't include Clint Eastwood) and therefor have no imagination. If you don't like Masters of the universe then there's a good chance you don't like other classics like Big Trouble in Little China and other such masterpieces. In which case go back to watching so called classics and pick out another sweater from bland wardrobe and rot.

Look for more down to earth reviews coming soon (big Trouble in Little china, Rocky, Predator, etc)

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