The Debilitating Nuances of Exploring Masculinity (Masters Of The Universe review)
In a heap of nostalgia that comes into play when going to theaters these days, Masters of the Universe leans into it the most as it tries to bring the power of He-Man back to the silver screen (once again) with a bigger budget and up-and-coming actors. This will be Amazon MGM's next attempt at creating a hit in the multiplex after what Project Hail Mary ended up becoming, this time partnering with Mattel to create yet another adaptation of the famous toy line/80's cartoon. The movie centers on the lost Prince Adam, stranded on Earth, as he tries to find his way back to Eternia to fulfill his destiny, save his parents, and defeat the maniacal Skeletor. In finding the Sword of Grayskull, he has to embrace his power while also convincing the people, whether in Eternia or on Earth, that he is the lost prince and has a destiny for more in an '80s-inspired fantasy realm than his forced life in a cubicle Masters Of The Universe very much tries to be Barbie for men, but that...