4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.2
Overview
When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe which will bestow god-like power upon him. However, courageous warrior He-Man locates the locksmith inventor Gwildor, who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie and Kevin. Now, both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe which will bestow god-like power upon him. However, courageous warrior He-Man locates the locksmith inventor Gwildor, who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie and Kevin. Now, both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict is a universal good versus evil narrative, resolved through traditional heroism and the power of friendship, which lacks specific alignment with contemporary left or right political ideologies.
The movie features a cast that is primarily traditional, with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on a classic heroic fantasy without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film features Teela, a female warrior, who is depicted engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents (Skeletor's troopers) using a staff and hand-to-hand techniques.
The film "Masters of the Universe" (1987) does not contain any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a classic good versus evil struggle in a fantasy setting, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Masters of the Universe (1987) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a science fantasy conflict between good and evil, with no narrative elements or character portrayals related to transgender identity.
The 1987 film adaptation of Masters of the Universe retains the established genders for all its primary characters from the source material. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
The 1987 film adaptation of Masters of the Universe features characters whose on-screen portrayals align with their established racial depictions from the original toy line and animated series. No major or legacy character's race was altered from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
5.7
Critic Ratings
2.1
3.5
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