Movie Review: Masters of the Universe

It can't miss...These were the fateful words applied to the live-action version of He-Man set to hit theatres in the summer of 1987.But the movie wasn't a hit, and actually--more of a financial disaster. But it still had some cool elements and eventually developed a cult following.Welcome to the Patreon-only, Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast. This is just for members of the Boba Fett level and above.We'll look back at the plot of the movie, and then a deep dive into how this thing was made, and how it seemingly fell off the rails. It's a story that involves Star Wars, meddling by toy company Mattel, Superman 4, and the remarkable summer movies of 1987. The fallout from Masters of the Universe also inadvertently set in motion a chain of events that changed the future of movies--especially superhero movies--forever...Hope you enjoy!-Jamie