Masters of the Universe Review: A Barbie-Influenced Blockbuster That Fails to Reinvent He-Man
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IndieWire’s David Ehrlich argues Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe is a vividly colorful, toyetic blockbuster that leans on Barbie-style irreverence and a Star Wars/Marvel vibe but never truly reinvents He-Man; the action is bright yet weightless, performances shine in spots (Alison Brie’s Evil-Lyn; Jared Leto’s Skeletor; Nicholas Galitzine’s earnest Adam), but the film remains derivative with a long 141-minute runtime and a lukewarm Grade C+.
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