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Masters Of The Universe [DVD] [1987]

DVD ~ Dolph Lundgren
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster, Billy Barty, Courteney Cox
  • Directors: Gary Goddard
  • Writers: David Odell, Donald F. Glut, Stephen Tolkin
  • Producers: Edward R. Pressman, Elliot Schick, Evzen Kolar, Menahem Golan
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: French, English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 16 Jun 2003
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00009B0RI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,885 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis
He-Man battles the evil Skeletor for control of the universe. In order to save the day, our hero must, within 24 hours, find the cosmic key that will free the Sorceress, whom the wicked Skeletor has locked up. The key has somehow made it to Earth, where a musician and his girlfriend mistake it for a new Japanese synthesizer -- until they find themselves pursued by Skeletor's villainous henchman.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars its only a little fun....., 4 May 2003
Lets get one thing straight, Masters of the Universe doesnt have a strong link with the cartoon series that preceeded it. He-Man, Skeletor and another couple of the cast are characters from the cartoon but there are also large amounts that did not feature.

The plot is centered around a young female and her boyfriend who stumble upon the Cosmic key by accident. The key is needed by He-Man to save the sorceress and by Skeletor to gain super strength and leads to all kinds of crazy scenarios, at first on Earth and then on Eternia.
The cast could be stronger and features Courtney Cox and Dolph Lungdren as well as one of the crew from Star Trek Voyager (wow he gets around!). As with any Lungren film, the plot isnt too clever, the acting worse but the action is fun. Plenty of battles and destruction make it an easy film to watch without much thought necessary. A happy ending, a catchy tune, plenty of action, some genuine moments of amusement (particularly the whole Japanese synthesizer garb and police detective Lubik) and a happy ending make the film worth watching on more than one occasion, whether a fan of the cartoon series or not.

In an interesting side note, the actress who plays Monica's ( Courtney Cox) mother in friends also appears in the film as the sorceress. A script for a sequel was made but duo to the falling popularity of the cartoon it was adapted and becamse Cyborg starring Jean Claude Van Damme!

A note to all who rememeber this film or are yet to discover it - Dow-ne-now-ne-now-now!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Vintage, 20 Jan 2004
The film is only loosely based on the cartoon, but it is a mix of unitentional comedy and decent action.
This film was originally made in 1987 and it shows. It has clearly dated and many of the effects are nothing compared to recent blockbusters. This said, it is still a fairly decent film.
The acting is shambolic but it doesn't detract from the great nostalgia of watching it. I first watched this when I was 9, and I can still feel the excitement I felt all those years ago.
Masters Of The Universe has all you really want from this type of film: regular fight scenes, a very simple plot, future stars embarassing themselves and frequent unintentional comdey, as well as bringing back the good old days.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The perfect, boxing day movie!, 24 Jul 2006
By John P. Galantini "ziggy_played_guitar" (Southampton) - See all my reviews
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Gary Goddard's take on the classic He Man cartoon series is a cult classic, which kids, teens and younder adults will really enjoy... It would make an ideal Bank Holiday tea-time movie!

'Masters' finds HeMan and friends diving into our world and time, pursued by the evil Skeletor and his dark amy.

The brilliant cast include a young courtney cox, and the guy who played school-principal Mr. Strickland, in Back to the future.

Skeletor for me, stole the show - the make up is fantastic and it's actually very believable!

This movie rocks!!
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It's 80'S Fun made by the same people as Superman 4 ok the effects were not great even for then and Dolph bless him does his best not to be wooden , Its Frank Langella as Skeletor... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars What an Excellent Film xxx
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5.0 out of 5 stars SciFi
Masters of the universe is one of the most inspiring films of my youth and it's the reason why I get started to become a real SciFi-freak.
Published 3 months ago by Ahriman

4.0 out of 5 stars A FUN FILM
Just as some movies that should be great turn out to be awful, some movies that should be awful turn out to be great - Masters of the Universe. Read more
Published 21 months ago by stuart

3.0 out of 5 stars I have the power!!!
This film is certainly worth a watch. I remember seeing it when I was much younger and being very impressed. At the time a couple of Skeletor's minions even managed to scare me. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2006 by J. Yalden

4.0 out of 5 stars Masters of The Universe
This film is far from the legendary cartoon series but will always remain a classic to the generation that remember the cartoon. Read more
Published on 8 May 2004 by pj_day

3.0 out of 5 stars hehe funny film!!!
this was the first time i had watched this film for at least ten years and it is still as fun as it was when i was a kid i couldnt help but laugh at the special effects cause they... Read more
Published on 4 May 2004 by RYAN PENNIE

4.0 out of 5 stars Never Could deside
This is a typical slice of 80's macho action...but this a twist.
Swedish muscle man Dolph plays the great He-man is this over done live-action moive based on the 1983... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2004 by James Cameron

5.0 out of 5 stars Brill!
I saw this film years ago, and i loved every minute of it.
The fantasy of it is great, this is short coz im in a rush, but all i can say is buy it!
Published on 7 Nov 2003 by geoffboz2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Corny...but fun!
This was one of the films dolph lundgren made after rocky 4 made him a household name.It's a silly film but he-man is something I grew up with so I have a bit of a soft spot for... Read more
Published on 31 May 2003 by Mr. J. W. Mc Evoy

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