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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine shines in old-school campy and fun superhero adventure

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine shines in old-school campy and fun superhero adventure

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Director: Travis Knight Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, and Idris Elba Rating: ★★★⯪ Social media is a curious beast. Over the years, it has revived several beaten-down IPs and franchises from the past, transforming them into ‘cult classics’ through the magic of memes and chat forums. Masters of the Universe is one such franchise. Skeletor memes and dancing He-Man GIFs began a resurgence of interest in the universe, and the reboot dutifully followed. And, as a few other franchises have done of late, Masters of the Universe plays up the fun, playful, campy side of its predecessors, providing entertainment by being unserious yet not frivolous. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine stars as the titular character. The premise Prince Adam of Eternia must flee his utopian kingdom after the evil warlock Skeletor overthrows his father, the king, and seizes control of Eternia. Entrusted with the magical Power Sword, he escaped through a portal to Earth. But …