Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe

A battle fought in the stars...now comes to Earth.

Directed by Gary Goddard

Produced by Pressman Film, The Cannon Group

1987106 min5.9 / 10

A colorful, high-energy fantasy-action adventure that pits a heroic warrior against a skeletal tyrant across two worlds, driven by toy-line spectacle and earnest heroism rather than depth.

When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe which will bestow god-like power upon him. However, courageous warrior He-Man locates the locksmith inventor Gwildor, who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie and Kevin. Now, both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon.

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  • Is Masters of the Universe sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does Masters of the Universe end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Masters of the Universe violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Masters of the Universe easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Masters of the Universe scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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