View Full Version : Did We Judge Masters of the Universe (1987) Too Harshly?


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05-25-2026, 05:21 PM
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In this episode of Loving the 80s, we're revisiting Masters of the Universe (1987), the live-action adaptation of Mattel's legendary He-Man franchise starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and Courteney Cox.

From Frank Langella's unforgettable Skeletor performance to the film's surprising cult following, we're taking a fresh look at one of the most controversial fantasy movies of the 1980s.


00:00 Intro
02:10 Why He-Man Was Huge
05:20 The Canon Films Gamble
08:50 Eternia Meets Earth
13:20 Frank Langella's Skeletor
18:10 The Final Battle
22:15 Does It Hold Up Today?