Masters of the Universe (1987)

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by GaragePoet

this is one i'll be very curious to check out again. i loved it when i was a kid, but i'm wondering how awful it might be now...

Why would it be awful now, when you've loved the movie as a kid? I know it will not have the same emotional effect because you're an adult, but the movie is still the same. It hasn't changed! You might be surprised that you'll like Masters of the Universe even more. You'll never know until you see it again. Some childish things, and habits that we've loved to do as kids, we will never outgrow.

[GaragePoet]

Originally Posted by slimdude

Why would it be awful now, when you've loved the movie as a kid? I know it will not have the same emotional effect because you're an adult, but the movie is still the same. It hasn't changed! You might be surprised that you'll like Masters of the Universe even more. You'll never know until you see it again.

i'm sure there will be subtle nuances that i didn't pick up on when i was a child, but haven't you ever gone back & watched something that you loved when you were a kid, only to realize it was absolute crap? i'm not saying this will definitely be the case w/ this movie (i am very curious to see it again), but i am dubious...

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by GaragePoet

haven't you ever gone back & watched something that you loved when you were a kid, only to realize it was absolute crap?

No! Actually it brings back fond memories, and I often reminisce about the good ole days. Not only Masters of the Universe, but classic movies in general. Whenever I listen to old school music, it has the same effect on me. I've always appreciated my childhood, and adolescence years.

[Youre My Boy Blu!]

Somebody already posted this in a previous thread. An interesting inside look into a childhood classic that almost didn't get made.

The Making of Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture - YouTube

[Trekkie313]

Frank Langella sure chooses odd roles doesn't he?

[critterdvd]

Never picked this one up on DVD, but still have the VHS. Will definitely get this one day...

[UniSol GR77]

A superb classic from the eighties.

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by Youre My Boy Blu!

Somebody already posted this in a previous thread. An interesting inside look into a childhood classic that almost didn't get made.

[Show spoiler]The Making of Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture - YouTube

After watching that clip, I have one sentiment: never, ever, under any circumstances, EVER work for a stupid studio! 87 movies in simultaneous production?! No wonder most of their efforts sucked.

[Troy73]

What's really crazy is, considering how much this film had going against it, it's amazing how good it turned out. I remember the first time I saw this. It was summer and school was out and me and my friends were having a sleepover. This was on Showtime that night and we had a blast watching this. No question, day one pick up even if it's $20. Every once in awhile you gotta relive the childhood.

[jayturner514]

Originally Posted by Troy73

No question, day one pick up even if it's $20. Every once in awhile you gotta relive the childhood.

+1

[Cobra33]

Originally Posted by GaragePoet

i'm sure there will be subtle nuances that i didn't pick up on when i was a child, but haven't you ever gone back & watched something that you loved when you were a kid, only to realize it was absolute crap?

ummm, no?? most of the movies i watched as a kid are still as awsome today as they were back when i saw them! i havent seen this movie since i was probably very young on TV, but i remember likeing it, and dolph lundren is perfectly cast! cant think of anyone of the time better to play this part.


the only thing i remember is some weird troll looking guys and that skeletor used to scare me lol. also, i remember they whipped heman with a laser-whip and i remember feeling really bad when that was happening.


anyway, im glad i held out renting it on DVD, so now i can see it for the first time in years, in HD quality and surround sound. cant wait!

[smeesmay]

I too am so pumped. There is no way this will suck...unless they F up the transfer or G. Lucas some stupid ass lines in...

The day I watch this on my 55 inch 7.1 surround theater system in my own house after a hard days work... its going to feel like I'm 8 yrs old again (I hope I get through the whole movie before bedtime). I may even ebay some superhero undies and watch it only in that, but that may be pushing it.

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by Cobra33

ummm, no?? most of the movies i watched as a kid are still as awsome today as they were back when i saw them! i havent seen this movie since i was probably very young on TV, but i remember likeing it, and dolph lundren is perfectly cast! cant think of anyone of the time better to play this part.

Seriously? Everything that you revisit nowadays due to nostalgia still hits the mark with you? There are certain things from my childhood I still enjoy, but I've been disappointed here and there. I'm sure most of us have.

Anyway, i'm going to rent this and see if it's any better now that I'm older. I saw this as a young kid and really didn't care for it at all.

[Extra-Terrestrial]

My Dad took me to watch this in the Cinema. I'll always remember it due to the memories.

My family moved from the UK to Canada for just over 3 years & I absolutely loved that place. It wasn't long after my 7th Birthday I believe.

I'll probably watch it & it will be soul destroying due to how bad it is, but hey we'll see!

[Akijama]

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series hitting Blu-ray on November 19th in Germany.Both seasons are available for pre-order on Amazon.de.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...77#post6215277

[IndyMLVC]

HUGE fan of the score of the film. It's almost better than the film itself...and it's just been re-released!

[ObiWanShinobi]

I saw this as a kid in a theater thats been closed for 20+ years.

I remember liking this movie as a kid but the VERY few times I saw it on TV (in my early teens) it didn't age well in a variety of ways.

I remember how silly

[Show spoiler] that little dwarf guy looked and how bad the make-up effects were. He looked like a guy in a rubber mask and nothing more...his lips hardly moved at all when he spoke lol.

Movies like this though are guilty pleasures and IMO are worth buying for nostaglia sake. This and The Monster Squad are probably 2 of the most remember films of my childhood.

[returnofthemack]

Originally Posted by ObiWanShinobi

I saw this as a kid in a theater thats been closed for 20+ years.

I remember liking this movie as a kid but the VERY few times I saw it on TV (in my early teens) it didn't age well in a variety of ways.

I remember how silly

[Show spoiler] that little dwarf guy looked and how bad the make-up effects were. He looked like a guy in a rubber mask and nothing more...his lips hardly moved at all when he spoke lol.

Movies like this though are guilty pleasures and IMO are worth buying for nostaglia sake. This and The Monster Squad are probably 2 of the most remember films of my childhood.

i will buy masters of the universe for sure.


monster squad is the man. not only is it good for nostalgic purposes but its a good movie. while i love masters of the universe its no where near as good as monster squad. both are movies i could put on and fall asleep to everynight though.

[metal134]

Originally Posted by GaragePoet

haven't you ever gone back & watched something that you loved when you were a kid, only to realize it was absolute crap?

Many, many times.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by slimdude

Why would it be awful now, when you've loved the movie as a kid? I know it will not have the same emotional effect because you're an adult, but the movie is still the same. It hasn't changed! You might be surprised that you'll like Masters of the Universe even more. You'll never know until you see it again. Some childish things, and habits that we've loved to do as kids, we will never outgrow.

Some do however outgrow it or rather they force themselves to do so. One of my buddies in highschool just stop watching Disney movies when he got to 16 or 17, said it was for kids. To this day he as never seen a new Disney movie, claim it's boring and kid's stuff. Some people are like that.