Masters of the Universe - Collector's Edition Blu-ray review

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • Review of the new limited edition Blu-ray set from Umbrella Entertainment.
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  • @OliverHarper
    @OliverHarper  2 місяці тому +8

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    • @centrevezgaming4862
      @centrevezgaming4862 2 місяці тому

      Only thing that’s missing is the original cd soundtrack the whole thing is slightly underwhelming it also would have been great if there was an fandom documentary made by the fans bit like the Canadian based ghostbusters documentary by ghostheads from 2016 that was mainly focused on the fans following cleanin up the town documentary.
      But with this did feel like a rehash of the collectors edition from Germany if arrow video released this it would have given better treatment.
      But with this one it’s an 7.05/10 from me

  • @dougmasters4579
    @dougmasters4579 2 місяці тому +21

    This film's a childhood classic. Pity there's no interview with Bill Conti who wrote a great score.

    • @Nediablo
      @Nediablo 2 місяці тому +4

      Still have The Cosmic Key as my ringtone ❤

    • @OliverHarper
      @OliverHarper  2 місяці тому +6

      Yeah it would've been great to have an interview with Conti, I don't think he has spoken much about his score?

    • @dougmasters4579
      @dougmasters4579 2 місяці тому +4

      ​@@OliverHarper I've never seen any interviews of Conti speaking about MotU. The score stands out thanks to different themes for He Man, Skeletor and the Cosmic Key - it's really varied and elevates the film a lot. It's probably Conti's best along with Rocky.

    • @Zed-fq3lj
      @Zed-fq3lj 2 місяці тому +2

      @@dougmasters4579 absolutely! underrated score!

    • @zacharyjochumsen9677
      @zacharyjochumsen9677 Місяць тому

      ​@@OliverHarperdo think oth once th new he man movie con3s out in 2026 they coud relse this move on 4k

  • @cianog
    @cianog 2 місяці тому +9

    The most packed cinema I’ve ever been to was this film on Boxing Day 1987

  • @pitiedvod
    @pitiedvod 2 місяці тому +5

    I love this movie and always have. That and we had Meg Foster playing Evil Lyn that had the ability to simultaneously titillate and scare the crap out of me.

  • @mugabesunny
    @mugabesunny 2 місяці тому +5

    William Stout's designs hold up incredibly well. What a shame they had no money to film a proper ending.

  • @thewhitepanther6052
    @thewhitepanther6052 2 місяці тому +13

    I loved this film as a kid the actor who played skeletor did a magnificent job! Can't believe this film bombed

    • @jamesabernethy7896
      @jamesabernethy7896 2 місяці тому +6

      I love this movie too. Frank langella was brilliant as Skeletor.

    • @markpugh6808
      @markpugh6808 2 місяці тому +1

      Because it came after He Mans popularity was on the downward spiral and it was missing loads of the Characters good and bad

  • @Man_of_Tomorrow
    @Man_of_Tomorrow 2 місяці тому +4

    I loved this movie as a kid. I only had a very dim knowledge of the original Masters of the Universe as I was born in 85, so I had no expectations and thought it was amazing, and I think it still holds up well. It's probably my favorite Cannon film, and its still just such a fun movie to see.

  • @jean-mi1825
    @jean-mi1825 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for this great video.
    It's quite rare that a movie is equally awesome AND disappointing, and MotU is one of them.
    I guess this is the same print lacking an SFX layer whenever the Cosmic Key is turned on.
    Strangely, that's an issue that is rarely talked about.
    Greetings from Paris (France)

  • @loslobos786
    @loslobos786 2 місяці тому +5

    I have it on DVD so I'm considering picking this up 4K really doesn't impress me Blu-ray really isn't that big of a difference to me so im fine with that, plus 4K prices are ridiculous.

  • @SuperSnakePlissken
    @SuperSnakePlissken 2 місяці тому +3

    The fact they had to race to finish the film because it was getting shut down and out of money is crazy to me. It is why the ending is just flashing lights and upclose shots. A shame.
    This is one of those films that with the right budget and modern technology could create an entirely new universe I think could live on for many movies.

    • @mugabesunny
      @mugabesunny 2 місяці тому

      William Stouts set designs and costumes are incredible. I would love to see him involved in a new version.

  • @Traillblazer
    @Traillblazer 2 місяці тому +3

    88 Films are suppose to be releasing a deluxe edition of this movie in the UK but god knows when because recently every time they announce a movie it keeps getting pushed back.
    Plus I’ve a feeling it’ll be a re-release of that set!

    • @OliverHarper
      @OliverHarper  2 місяці тому

      Yeah I recall them teasing it, but as you said I think they may just re-release this.

  • @Duty272
    @Duty272 2 місяці тому +2

    back in time with 7 years i walk in the false cinema and saw the opening of dirty dancing,after 10 minutes i talk to my grandpa this is propably the wrong film,we leaf the room and switch to the masters of the universe performance.This was the best movie i ever saw.

  • @stevebragg4256
    @stevebragg4256 2 місяці тому +9

    Only thing that stopped me from getting this set was the price and the fact it was NOT 4K. If it was 4K I would have been in.

    • @csm101rus
      @csm101rus 2 місяці тому

      This movie in 4k would expose some truly terrible special effects that you could never unsee.

    • @stevebragg4256
      @stevebragg4256 2 місяці тому +2

      @@csm101rus not any more than many other older films I've seen & want to see in 4K. Nobody said they are perfect. They are petty darn good for the time.

    • @csm101rus
      @csm101rus 2 місяці тому

      @@stevebragg4256 older films can be transferred very well to 4k, eg 2001, Alien etc, but often the transfer is dictated to by the source material. I'm happy to be proved wrong but from the HD transfer I spotted some concerns which would look even worse on 4k.

    • @RodHilton
      @RodHilton 2 місяці тому

      I had this pre-ordered and got an email from Umbrella telling me it was going to be Region-B locked so I had to cancel it.

    • @OliverHarper
      @OliverHarper  2 місяці тому

      @@csm101rus I think many of the effects would stand up in 4K as they were shot on 65mm film.

  • @ten606ixx
    @ten606ixx 2 місяці тому +4

    I loved this movie when i came out in the 80s. Thanks for the review.

  • @JurassicRod
    @JurassicRod 2 місяці тому +2

    I don't know why they always use that blue poster as the DVD/Bluuray cover. The original movie poster looks so much better! The blue one looks like a quick and cheap photoshop poster.

  • @metalgrinch
    @metalgrinch 2 місяці тому +3

    Really lame how there is no new transfer, just a lot of cute packaging. Doesn't warrant the price for me. I'll wait til Shout does a 4k bc I feel like that'll come eventually.

  • @james-br5tv
    @james-br5tv 2 місяці тому +2

    Great movie $ soundtrack. Meg Foster looked amazing.

  • @stephenlarson3128
    @stephenlarson3128 Місяць тому

    A great review in just seven minutes of a childhood fave of mine! I owned a Castle Grayskull and also had several of the Mattel action figures when I was a kid. I loved watching HE-MAN. I have the R1 WB DVD and was wondering if the PCM stereo mix on your LD is more dynamic and punchy than the lossy Dolby Stereo track on the SD disc? I didn't get Warners' BD before it went OOP as I've been hoping for a more elaborate special edition. I'm intrigued by the LD audio, though. It sounds like the matrixed stereo track brings out some aggressive f/x in the action scenes and the warmth of Conti's score, too?

  • @Pez1979
    @Pez1979 2 місяці тому +2

    Can anyone post a link for the RoboCop 2 4K Release please.

  • @suicidesamuraiz
    @suicidesamuraiz Місяць тому

    I was more into Mortal Kombat, but I'll definetly give your documentary a watch!
    I love your films, and narration voice.

  • @NiceGuyAidey
    @NiceGuyAidey 2 місяці тому +1

    I'll always remember the excitement i had as a 13 year old going to the cinema to watch this ....

  • @juanducasse
    @juanducasse Місяць тому

    Awesome edition of he man there! do you have any idea if a steelbook fits inside the box ? (removing the plastic transparent generic case of course)

  • @SandshrewGarfield
    @SandshrewGarfield 23 дні тому

    They should do a doc about the unmade MOTU 2, called "Pyun Intended"

  • @4879daniel
    @4879daniel 2 місяці тому +3

    If I saw this at the cinema, am I officially old?

    • @OliverHarper
      @OliverHarper  2 місяці тому

      Well depends how old you were when you saw it? I would guess you're middled aged like me.

  • @michaeloakley4681
    @michaeloakley4681 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi have you got the link to purchase this limited edition

  • @ericdentry9236
    @ericdentry9236 2 місяці тому +1

    I'll wait for a 4k

  • @decadentdave
    @decadentdave 2 місяці тому +2

    Sadly the collectors set is already sold out that’s why I’m not getting it.

    • @OliverHarper
      @OliverHarper  2 місяці тому +1

      Sold out already? Damn! Thats a shame.

  • @phantomsidious2934
    @phantomsidious2934 2 місяці тому

    Got the Blu ray with the slip cover, unfortunately couldn't get this 'collectors edition ' version, any tips on where to pick it up?

  • @wonderboy76
    @wonderboy76 2 місяці тому

    It's a great set but I was disappointed it was just the old blue ray version and not upgraded in anyway. It's a gorgeous looking movie and deserves some love in the upgrade dept! 88 Films have been teasing a version due in Q4 this year - I wonder if that will be a more impressive picture quality?

    • @OliverHarper
      @OliverHarper  2 місяці тому

      Lets hope 88 films provide a new transfer at least, but would love a 4K version.

  • @landoncisneros4248
    @landoncisneros4248 2 місяці тому

    I got it with a discount code about a year ago. I think it’s sold out now

  • @DavidGBrooks
    @DavidGBrooks 2 місяці тому

    I really like this movie, know it gets some stick but brings back really good childhood memories for me, remember the day very clear I first went to see it.

  • @muckle8336
    @muckle8336 2 місяці тому +1

    Im still waitin on my blu ray and Poster from investing on last action heros Oliver. Never mind dodgy grabbing from youtube lol

    • @OliverHarper
      @OliverHarper  2 місяці тому +3

      @@muckle8336 so after 4 years you’re still waiting and only decided now to inform me?

    • @muckle8336
      @muckle8336 2 місяці тому +2

      @@OliverHarper I did let you know. I never heard back. But no worries lol

  • @sunam35
    @sunam35 2 місяці тому

    got the movie as well its not the special edition but its the steelbook import from the states

  • @drdoomslab
    @drdoomslab 2 місяці тому

    cool. i really liked He-man as a kid and i enjoyed the movie, more now than as a kid though, hhahah. Unfortunally Sony has just pritty much killed bluray now. It was only time till they did but im still quite disappointed. Maybe 3rd partys will keep the presses this time. And can make the disks. Last physical format. Only time will tell, lol. Cheers for the videos.

  • @JayPearson85
    @JayPearson85 2 місяці тому

    600th like! Great video as ever! Masters is one of my favourites. Really want to watch that 90 minute interview piece.

  • @BobbyMoore2-mp8wb
    @BobbyMoore2-mp8wb 2 місяці тому +1

    Cool 😎

  • @nklin6
    @nklin6 2 місяці тому +3

    Love you oli x

  • @megansavage7152
    @megansavage7152 2 місяці тому

    I saw this at the cinema in the 80s and superman iv

  • @cursedmonkey1033
    @cursedmonkey1033 2 місяці тому

    I've literally just noticed, He-Man is just in his underpants in this.

  • @Slyarno2795
    @Slyarno2795 2 місяці тому

    Been watching your work oliver still awesome. Keep it up.

  • @williamsphil9445
    @williamsphil9445 2 місяці тому

    Always loved the movie.

  • @DanSchelin
    @DanSchelin 2 місяці тому

    this movie is so underrated

  • @JWickyJr13
    @JWickyJr13 2 місяці тому

    Damn didn’t know this came out. Guess I’ll just wait for a restock…

  • @touchingevil2302
    @touchingevil2302 2 місяці тому

    Why no 4k ?

  • @anubusx
    @anubusx 2 місяці тому

    Please look at The Omen franchise.

  • @GODCONVOYPRIME
    @GODCONVOYPRIME 2 місяці тому

    This is a sign.

  • @VenusHeadTrap2
    @VenusHeadTrap2 2 місяці тому

    and I said HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA
    What's goin' on?

  • @awreckingball
    @awreckingball 2 місяці тому

    Masters of du Universe

  • @anubusx
    @anubusx 2 місяці тому

    Masters Of The Universe and Avengers Assemble are similar.

    • @zacharyjochumsen9677
      @zacharyjochumsen9677 2 місяці тому

      @anubsx well thor fret mov d kin h smile plotbto masters of th unverse as well

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 2 місяці тому

    👍👍👍🎥

  • @AndreasJohansson-xw7we
    @AndreasJohansson-xw7we 2 місяці тому +3

    Not sure I want to support this movie due to the director's allegations.

    • @orinanime
      @orinanime 2 місяці тому +2

      I'm not sure that he gets any sort of residuals or a percentage of the sales from this release. So buying the movie shouldn't support him in any way. I could be mistaken, but I seriously doubt he gets any money from this.

    • @KasumiKenshirou
      @KasumiKenshirou Місяць тому

      Same here. But people are saying this release is already sold out, so I couldn't buy it even if I wanted to.

    • @orinanime
      @orinanime Місяць тому

      @@KasumiKenshirou Umbrella Entertainment announced that they are manufacturing a second set of orders

  • @retter2critical
    @retter2critical 2 місяці тому +2

    It was always a crappy movie.. Low-tier Lundgren... What you really want is Silent Trigger.

    • @burntvirtue
      @burntvirtue 2 місяці тому

      Whatev

    • @loslobos786
      @loslobos786 2 місяці тому +6

      Clearly you don't have the Power😤

    • @retter2critical
      @retter2critical 2 місяці тому +2

      @@loslobos786 I had the toys when I was a kid, they were already old, I got them second hand, had that castle with the trapdoor, quite fun - I had the power. But this movie was junk, most Cannon was. And Lundgren would always be best playing introverted characters in movies like Rocky 4, Silent Trigger, Missionary Man ..

    • @loslobos786
      @loslobos786 2 місяці тому +4

      @@retter2critical clearly you don't have..THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!!!
      .......You know who does....Dolph Lundgren, that's who😘

    • @nicktw8688
      @nicktw8688 2 місяці тому

      Yea, the plot is lame. Clearly a ripoff of starwars/back to the future. Would have been better if they scrapped the dimension traveling altogether and stayed in eternia.

  • @Chopperwocky
    @Chopperwocky 2 місяці тому

    So in other words..a disappointing release

    • @OliverHarper
      @OliverHarper  2 місяці тому +1

      Not disappointing but average due to the old transfer.

  • @terskatti4994
    @terskatti4994 2 місяці тому

    What a great movie. This hits every trigger of the 80's buff

  • @dalesmith7144
    @dalesmith7144 20 днів тому

    I love this movie and the recycled superman theme but this movie always makes me want fried chicken when Gwildor uses the fishing rod for the bargain bucket chicken near the diner. I’d love to own a replica of He-man sword.