Masters of the Universe

Theatrical Release Date: 1987 08 07 (USA)

UPC: 883929085132

Studio: Warner Home Video

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:[Violence, Graphic Violence, Not For Children, Adult Language]

Summary: Dolph Lundgren stars in this live-action film version of the popular television cartoon series (based on a collection of Mattel action figures). Lundgren is He-Man, a well-muscled super-hero, battling the evil Skeletor (Frank Langella) for control of the universe. Skeletor has designs on conquering the planet Eternia, a ravaged utopia ruled over by the Sorceress of Greyskull Castle (Christina Pickles). He-Man is summoned to stop Skeletor's plans. But when the wily dwarf Gwildor (Billy Barty) utilizes his Cosmic Key, He-Man and Skeletor finds themselves transported to California. There, a waitress named Julie (Courteney Cox) and her boyfriend Kevin (Robert Duncan Mitchell) come across the Cosmic Key and become embroiled in the intergalactic battle between He-Man and Skeletor. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Category: Action

Features: cc
Feature-length commentary by director Gary Goddard
Theatrical trailer

Masters of the Universe

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 09/08/2009

Audio: DDS2.0 Dolby Digital w/ 4 channels

Runtime: 106 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French

Subtitles: English,French,Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Masters of the Universe
1. Credits [2:42]
2. Skeletor's Decree [2:41]
3. The Cosmic Key [5:48]
4. Through the Open Door [5:29]
5. Escape to Earth [3:25]
6. Fast Food and Farewell [4:24]
7. Cemetery Discovery [2:30]
8. Invitation to the Dance [2:40]
9. Flaming Fantasy [3:17]
10. Julie's Rescuers [3:53]
11. Kevin Goes for a Ride [4:17]
12. Primitive Land Boat [1:07]
13. Penalty for Failure [2:47]
14. Mixed Signals [5:02]
15. Collaring Kevin [2:40]
16. Julie and Friends [2:51]
17. Music Store War [5:33]
18. What Mom Wants [3:11]
19. Backup Needed [1:37]
20. Air Centurions [4:41]
21. Taken Prisoner [5:18]
22. Seeking the Right Tones [5:03]
23. In Skeletor's Hands [3:08]
24. "Ready to Deal Now?" [2:32]
25. Master of the Universe [2:54]
26. Greyskull Court in Chaos [3:12]
27. Our Final Battle [3:19]
28. Good Journey [2:45]
29. New Improved Future [2:11]
30. End Credits [4:11]

Andrea LeVasseur

Based on the '80s Saturday morning cartoon, Masters of the Universe is a delightfully awful action-adventure fantasy B-movie. Starring a greased-up muscleman fighting off laser blasts with his mighty sword, this movie exhibits all the low points of its genre. The sets are subpar, the interdimensional plot is ridiculous, and Dolph Lundgren's acting is even worse than that of your usual action hero. Though stuck in lame roles, some of the actors at least give an effort, like veteran Billy Barty (as the dwarf Gwildor) and Cagney & Lacey's Meg Foster (as Evil Lyn). As the token good girl, Courteney Cox appears as Earthling Julie in one of her first screen appearances. In between the action sequences, the actors get to speak all manner of straight-faced dialogue concerning weighty topics, especially "I Have the Power!" from He-Man himself. Masters of the Universe is watchable for fans of pumped-up action stars in very little clothing. Otherwise, it falls into the realm of nostalgic value, good for a few laughs from grown-up fans of the original, more lighthearted, cartoon show. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Gwynne Gilford  Actor 
Jessica Nelson  Actor 
Barry Livingston  Actor 
Walter Scott  Actor 
Pons Maar  Actor 
Peter Brooks  Actor 
Robert Towers  Actor 
Anthony de Longis  Actor 
Bill Conti  Composer (Music Score) 
Yoram Globus  Executive Producer 
Yoram Globus  Producer 
Gary Goddard  Director 
Menahem Golan  Executive Producer 
Menahem Golan  Producer 
Edward R. Pressman  Executive Producer 
Edward R. Pressman  Producer 
Stephen Tolkin  Screenwriter 
David Odell  Screenwriter 
Dolph Lundgren  Actor 
Frank Langella  Actor 
Meg Foster  Actor 
Billy Barty  Actor 
Courteney Cox  Actor 
James Tolkan  Actor 
Chelsea Field  Actor 
Christina Pickles  Actor 
Robert Duncan McNeill  Actor 
Jon Cypher  Actor 

Country: USA