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Masters of the Universe review
A laboured attempt to resurrect toy IP very few people still care about is a $200m-budgeted waste of everyone’s time
TL;DR
- The film's aggressive throwback vibe stems from trying to revive an 80s toy IP that has limited current audience interest.
- Recent Hollywood hits have relied on popular existing properties or original ideas, unlike this Masters of the Universe attempt.
- The $200m-budgeted movie is criticized for its indecisive tone, attempting to be both silly and serious, and ultimately failing at both.
- The writing is described as contradictory, making the film unfunny and lacking earnest emotion, leading to an awkward viewing experience.
- Nicholas Galitzine stars as Adam/He-Man, with Jared Leto as Skeletor, but the film struggles with pacing, chemistry, and action sequences.