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Masters of the Universe Tonal Critique — Full Breakdown & Transcript

Masters of the Universe Doesn't Know If It's a Love Letter or a Joke

0h 33m video Published Aug 20, 2026 Transcribed Aug 20, 2026 CinemaSins CinemaSins
Intermediate 8 min read For: Fans of the Masters of the Universe franchise and viewers interested in movie critiques and plot hole analysis.
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"Delivers exactly what the title promises: a detailed critique of the movie's tonal confusion, though the sponsor segment pads the runtime."

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This video is a CinemaSins-style critique of the 2025 'Masters of the Universe' film, dissecting its plot holes, character inconsistencies, and tonal confusion. The narrator argues the movie fails to commit to being either a sincere tribute to the franchise or a self-aware parody, resulting in a muddled experience.

[00:13]
Opening Critique of MGM Logo

The video opens with a joke about the MGM logo, questioning the implication that Cringer ate Leo the Lion, setting a comedic, nitpicking tone.

[00:40]
Adam's Character Introduction

The narrator notes the screenplay gives 'remarkably little room for Adam' before his transformation, and critiques the movie's reliance on 'bedtime stories' as a narrative device.

[01:07]
Castle Grayskull's Design

The critique highlights that Castle Grayskull, the protagonist's castle, looks 'scarier and more menacing' than the antagonist's mountain, questioning the visual design choices.

[01:53]
The Sword of Power Naming

The narrator jokes about the civilization's decision to name the sword 'Sword of Power,' calling it a lazy naming convention, and transitions into a Raid: Shadow Legends sponsor segment.

[03:41]
Sponsor Segment and Interstellar Detour

The video includes a lengthy sponsored segment for Raid: Shadow Legends, then returns to the movie critique, noting a 'brief detour to Interstellar' in the plot.

[04:09]
Duncan's Motivational Speech

The narrator critiques Duncan's speech about 'no statues of losers,' pointing out that it undermines the value of effort, making it a lesson about winning over trying.

[05:08]
Nepotism and Training Scene

The video points out the cliché of the protagonist starting as a 'tiny' underdog in training, and jokes about the 'nepotism' of Adam's position.

[06:13]
Royal Guard Incompetence

The narrator criticizes the Royal Guard for using 'axes, swords, and vibes' against aerial invasions, questioning their preparedness and the movie's logic.

[07:32]
Jared Leto's Performance

The critique acknowledges Jared Leto is 'a lot better' than expected but finds it distracting that he uses the same voice as his character from 'Morbius'.

[08:45]
Skeletor's Illogical Mercy

The video highlights a plot hole where Skeletor spares King Randor's life despite having no reason to, calling it 'zero sense from an evil villain's perspective.'

[10:02]
Sword Protection Logic

The narrator criticizes the decision to entrust the sword to Adam, a kid who 'could barely hold a wooden stick,' and questions the emotional goodbye scene.

[11:07]
First Date Scene Critique

The video jokes about Adam telling his entire story to a first date, questioning why she stays for 20 minutes, and calls the character an 'awkwardness delivery system.'

[12:29]
Life Paths and Drawing Scene

The narrator points out that the movie ignores 'several life paths between soul crushing conformity and mystical destiny,' and critiques a scene with a piano cover of 'Boys Don't Cry.'

[13:08]
He-Man Transformation Missed Joke

The video notes the movie 'failing to stop at he him' is a missed opportunity for a joke, and mentions the anger over the nameplate in the trailer.

[14:01]
Wasted Cast and Mattel Involvement

The narrator criticizes wasting Zamada in a few scenes, suggesting Mattel may have influenced the production, and jokes about Adam's obsession with the sword.

[15:21]
Forgotten Mantra

The video points out that the script 'forgets the most important line in the franchise,' and jokes about Adam begging the sword to work.

[16:40]
Beastman's Failure

The narrator highlights Beastman's failure to collect the sword, his only job, and critiques the movie's use of a 'my cabbages' reference without understanding why it was funny.

[17:48]
Adam's Hidden Strength

The video suggests Adam has been 'walking physical advantages' all along, and jokes about him being hit by an Amazon truck, calling it a cliché.

[18:18]
Aesthetic and Tone Issues

The narrator notes the movie feels 'strangely late' to the space opera aesthetic it helped create, and questions the lack of commitment to its own style.

[19:12]
Skeletor's Jokes and Dialogue

The critique points out Skeletor's 'your mom' joke is too dark and his sausage insult is inaccurate, showing a lack of comedic consistency.

[20:18]
Guard Incompetence and Driver's License

The video jokes about the guards' poor guarding skills and questions whether Eternians know about driver's licenses, highlighting logical inconsistencies.

[21:11]
Tonal Whiplash

The narrator criticizes the movie for being both a 'serious tribute' and 'embarrassed by its origins,' referencing the X-Men uniform joke as a comparison.

[22:16]
Robboto's Backstory

The video praises Robboto's 'surprisingly compelling robot backstory' about learning that 'the isn't evil. It's roommates,' but notes the movie's inconsistent tone.

[23:15]
Sword Responsibility Shift

The narrator questions why Adam suddenly decides to be responsible for the sword, and jokes about the real names of characters like Trap Jaw.

[24:09]
Trap Jaw's Incompetence

The video points out Trap Jaw's voluntary switch from a cannon to a hook, and critiques Adam's negotiation tactics as a 'TED talk parody.'

[25:03]
He-Man's Lack of Conscience

The narrator notes Adam is 'straight up murdering people' without being phased, and jokes about the lack of end-of-episode PSAs.

[26:51]
Idris Elba and Camila Mendes Chemistry

The video acknowledges the two actors are 'great together' but criticizes the movie for 'infecting' the He-Man story with too many side characters.

[27:44]
Skeletor's Villain Monologue

The narrator jokes about Skeletor's 'buttworms' insult and the movie's tendency to explain its own jokes, calling it a 'crescendo' of self-awareness.

[28:50]
Sword as Conduit Plot Hole

The video points out that since the magic is in He-Man, not the sword, bringing the sword to Skeletor was a stupid idea, giving villains a chance to take it.

[29:56]
Tila's Communication Issues

The narrator criticizes Tila for waiting to reunite Adam with Cringer, highlighting the movie's unresolved communication problems.

[30:37]
Princess of the Universe Title

The video jokes about the title 'Princess of the Universe' being 'picked by an AI,' and critiques the movie's dialogue choices.

[31:19]
Gender Dynamics in Action Scenes

The narrator notes the predictable dynamic of male heroes fighting male villains and female heroes fighting female villains, calling it a cliché.

[32:16]
Lack of Demonstrated Empathy

The video criticizes the movie for claiming Adam has empathy without showing it, noting there's no scene of him rescuing a cat from a tree.

[33:22]
Nostalgia and Final Jokes

The narrator admits the shout-out to the 'insane laughing' from He-Man episodes removes a sin, and ends with a joke about men with big swords.

The video concludes that 'Masters of the Universe' is a tonal mess, unable to decide if it's a love letter or a joke, resulting in a film that fails to satisfy either fans or newcomers.

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Study Flashcards (7)

What is the main critique of Castle Grayskull's design?

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It looks scarier and more menacing than the antagonist's mountain.

01:07

What does the narrator say about the Sword of Power's name?

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It's a lazy naming convention, calling it 'Sword of Power'.

01:53

What plot hole is highlighted regarding Skeletor sparing King Randor?

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Skeletor has no reason to keep Randor alive, making it illogical from a villain's perspective.

08:45

What does the narrator say about Adam's first date scene?

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It's an 'awkwardness delivery system' where Adam tells his whole story, and the date stays for 20 minutes.

11:07

What is the main tonal issue with the movie?

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It can't decide if it's a serious tribute or a self-aware parody, resulting in tonal whiplash.

21:11

What plot hole is noted about the sword being a conduit?

hard Click to reveal answer

Since the magic is in He-Man, bringing the sword to Skeletor was a stupid idea, giving villains a chance to take it.

28:50

What does the narrator say about Adam's lack of conscience?

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Adam is 'straight up murdering people' without being phased, and there are no end-of-episode PSAs.

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Castle Grayskull Design Critique

Highlights a visual design flaw that undermines the protagonist/antagonist dynamic.

01:07
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Skeletor's Illogical Mercy

Points out a clear plot hole that breaks villain logic.

08:45
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Tonal Whiplash

Identifies the core problem of the movie's inconsistent tone.

21:11
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Sword as Conduit Plot Hole

Reveals a major logical flaw in the plot's central conflict.

28:50
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He-Man's Lack of Conscience

Highlights a character inconsistency that affects the story's moral message.

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[00:13] little cringe in your movie, but also I don't know how much I like this MGM logo implying that Cringer ate Leo the Lion. What did Leo ever do to Cringer? Did commissary for all the studio lions? And if so, was anyone invited? Asking for a

[00:27] friend named Jeremy. Where do I start? Screenplay begins the movie by asking it controls the chronology. >> I guess what I really want to say is everything I am is because of where I come from.

[00:40] remarkably little room for Adam. >> All that stuff that only exists in >> All that stuff that only exists in legends and bedtime stories. On Eternia, that stuff is real. Now look, Adam, if you're promising all the stuff from

[00:53] bedtime stories, then when I get to Eternia, there better be a little engine or I'm going to be very angry. >> Enchanted forests, burning deserts, >> Excitement. >> I I swear I'm not high.

[01:07] intended. Bold. >> And then we've got Castle Grey Skull. The weirdest element of the Masters of the Universe's well universe is that the protagonist castle looks even scarier and more menacing than the antagonist

[01:21] mountain. Pretty sure this is going to be one of those situations where 40 are actually the villains. >> My father once told me that Eternia is the beating heart of the cosmos and Grey Skull is the heart of that heart.

[01:37] cardiovascular systems doesn't sound medically sustainable. We're one metaphor away from a coronary event. >> The power of Grey Skull. The power was bound within a vessel. An ancient sword they called the sword of power. It may

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[03:41] amazing way to start your account. And using our link also helps support this channel. Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Movie takes a brief detour to Interstellar got built. >> Mom, I don't want to fight. Everyone's

[03:56] bigger than me and stronger, and I have poor hand eye coordination. >> You have to fight. >> It's true. He's the smallest and the any bones. >> Judgmental soon to be battlecats.

[04:09] >> There are no statues of losers. >> Maybe on Attorneyia, but Earth still has around. >> And there are no parades for doing your best. Duncan is attempting to encourage his students to put forth maximum effort

[04:23] your best. Which, when you think about it, makes this not a lesson about being more important than effort. >> That's why we're all here. I saved your >> Movie thinks character importance is best established by characters

[04:38] Duncan throws in a quick, "Your parents were able to [ __ ] have you because of inspiring speech to rally the troops." Now they've probably all got parents sex really hard to get past for the next hour of arms training.

[04:52] >> That is a lot of asses. >> Not showing us the supporting um data. Yes, I would like to review the data. >> And this anybody know what it is?

[05:08] >> That's my girl. >> Nepotism. The movie's protagonist, who will be shown to be a strong savior in the future, has to start off as a tiny with in gym class or arms training. Cliche.

[05:21] that's going to beat you. >> Tila would be excellent at friends you can beat up since. AH, SUDDEN SCALING. ALSO, I really enjoy this Odin character when they let Anthony Hopkins do it. >> Face me with this. I feel like this

[05:33] movie could have doubled down on its Adam's father as a terrible father stick without having him challenge his very young son to a sword fight with real godamn swords. It's an odd way to try and make us feel any sympathy for Adam

[05:45] later in the movie. Also, the movie wants this fight to reinforce that Adam that the disappointed father thinks his son is weak. Tension starts feeling >> When he turns around, he's going to see you. And you want to show him you can

[06:01] take a hit. Heimdoll's mentorship style involves making highly specific guarantee. >> What are you doing here? I'm following >> Being a creepy stalker and then freely admitting you're being a creepy stalker.

[06:13] >> Appreciate Duncan clarifying that the exploding city means they're under attack. I was worried he was about to report a Pringle shortage. Also, the fact that this warning arrives after the city is already being bombed suggests

[06:25] even include a guy in a watchtowwer with binoculars. aerial invasions and laser blasters are common. Yet, the Royal Guard remains

[06:38] heavily committed to axes, swords, and vibes. How do you get a guy who jumps high, a guy with a long neck, and a guy who fists all before you consider one or >> As long as I'm here, you have nothing to

[06:50] the table. >> The big army only means one thing. >> more targets. >> Makes sense. Though theoretically this of it, but just know that I have quickly fallen in love with this movie's synth

[07:04] laden score. However, this might be the new Flash Gordon in that all we ever movie itself. >> That's far enough. Duncan let him get this far before unholstering his gun and firing at him.

[07:16] unholstering his gun and firing at him. And today, mechanical arm has a giant ass gun setting, then why don't you start there? night. >> I will admit Jared Leto is a lot better

[07:32] also find it distracting that he's using basically the same exact voice he used Mansion. >> Were you looking for me? >> Good news for Amazon MGM though is that only I and like two other people saw the

[07:45] >> You believed yourself so strong you stopped fearing what lurked in the anyone's doing in the shadows, but you should be aware of it. The other day, I dragged the man's body down the hallway and noticed that there was no dust.

[08:02] Like, I kind of I kind of swept the whole way. >> I need to see the lurking tape before I can issue a ruling on this. >> Go. Don't look back, Adam. [snorts] Don't worry, my boy. I have you. Be

[08:16] >> Skeletor insists he's ruthless and unstoppable, only to politely stop and with his family. What would you do to me, you fiend? Wanting to let your true before you, but also realizing you're in a PG-13 movie universe. I'm just willing

[08:32] that King Rander did not want to call Skeletor a fiend. >> I'm only going to cut off your head. >> This is, of course, Skeletor being a silly goose by cutting off the King Randor statue head and not the actual

[08:45] King Randor's head. But what? He will kidnap him instead for reasons, I guess. He doesn't even know they don't have the sword yet. And keeping Rander alive regardless. So letting Rander live here makes zero sense from an evil villain's

[08:58] perspective. I mean >> SHALL WITNESS MY RISE. >> I'M NOT not curious what that particular bone might look like, but the offer here >> Of course. >> When I raise my fist like that, I'M

[09:12] >> YES. >> THAT IS THE CRESCENDO. theatrical enough to explain the mechanics of his own villain speeches. first joke to Lance, so it keeps turning up the volume and explaining its own

[09:25] punch line with more punchlines. >> They're coming. Ew. Who would have sex in this filthy old castle? >> Bring the sword to me, child. can't just walk a few steps toward the sword with Adam a mystery. As if the

[09:38] distance. >> We will then watch a bunch of standing in awe and very little hurrying. Almost Skeletor's goons. >> You must take the sword somewhere safe.

[09:50] They entrust the extremely necessary protection of this sword to a [ __ ] kid who earlier could barely hold the equivalent of a wooden stick very well. And it works. >> Adam, you be safe and never forget where

[10:02] >> Movie wants this emotional goodbye to matter, but never gives us a compelling assume she subscribes to the classic parenting philosophy of abandonment plus >> Do not lose the sword. It's your only way home.

[10:15] >> Being my only way home has never stopped me from missing the school bus. Though the school bus didn't contain god-like power, so I guess the sin as always is >> You carry the hope of eternia. >> And I'm not going to give you any more

[10:27] advice or tips or even let you know where you're going because as much as we hours of run time left. So we need you to fail some as well. Just makes for a Earth. Out of all the places Adam could have landed on Earth and immediately

[10:40] died on impact, he was lucky enough to be led out of the portal above water. I have the convenience. But also, water is not the soft, fluffy pillow the movies hurt and sometimes killed from falling into water from a far enough distance,

[10:53] like say a separate universe. >> Anyway, that's how I ended up in >> The only way this reveal isn't underwhelming is if Adam immediately follows it with a felony. Spoiler, he does not. Also, Adam has spent the past

[11:07] 20 minutes telling this story to a date, a first date at that. And why is she still [ __ ] there? She's had 20 minutes to escape. I'm sorry. Did you >> I'm sorry, Julie. Out of everything Adam just told you about, Skeletor shouldn't

[11:21] would confuse you. I'd start with the talking green tiger and move on down the >> It didn't ring. >> No, I have to take it and leave. research into nerd behavior, I can confirm that this date ends exactly as

[11:36] person and more like an awkwardness delivery system built on the mistaken belief that cringe is charming. So now your cup is holding the power of gray >> Coca-Cola is not the power of Grey Skull, but it is the ancient magic of

[11:49] >> Help me. >> Hey, >> you see, Hussein had to turn the TV off because he was watching The Notebook because he's a man. Do you get it? >> Maybe your entire life's purpose is just

[12:01] >> Not being weird is completely subjective. So, I don't even think problem is that Adam seems to believe everyone around him should immediately of his bizarre life. And the movie never meaningfully challenges him on it

[12:15] vindicates him by proving his [ __ ] actually was the most important >> Like, why can't you just go to work, pay your rent, live for the weekend, and >> Since this movie appears unaware of this, I'd just like to remind everyone

[12:29] there are in fact several life paths between soul crushing conformity and mystical destiny. The assignment was draw your favorite historical figure. in what is frankly a pretty cool drawing. You corduroy jacket. Over this

[12:42] scene, there's a soft piano cover of Boys Don't Cry trying very hard to the movie hasn't actually generated. >> I feel you consensually. >> I recognize the joke you're attempting here and resent how familiar it feels.

[12:56] >> to be the [music] best version of the power into this corporate affirmation would be clever. Unfortunately, it stopped at cute. I understand this movie is slowly turning

[13:08] he him into he man, but failing to stop at he him feels like a missed immediate anger this name plate caused in the movie's first trailer will always I've witnessed. Especially since the joke arguably got funnier once the exact

[13:22] >> You're in my spot. >> Congrats on the cameo, Bravo. Don't get me wrong, I always love seeing Dolph. At least give him something better to do. >> Good journey, kid. >> Giving this call back line the same kind

[13:35] of prestige as an I'll be back. Typing, "Have you seen this sword into the dickpick in the replies. >> I wouldn't be doing my part if I didn't give you this little ream job here. >> I'm not sensing enthusiastic consent.

[13:47] >> I'm not sensing enthusiastic consent. >> This obsession with swords, um, it's not >> I wouldn't think telling everyone who will listen about a magical world Adam seems even more reason for a talking to than the sword. But that's not even

[14:01] >> If you walk out that door, you could kiss this place goodbye consensually. Zamada in your cast and wasting her on a few measly scenes. Why wasn't she King Randor? I suspect Mattel may or may not

[14:14] have had some involvement in this production. Have you got my sword? >> Adam committed to this, asking strangers about a sword bit far longer than the joke could support. Now, we're being asked to interpret whether he's still

[14:26] trying to show people his sword. Lucky for Adam, not only did the sword also wind up in Oklahoma City, but it has never left Oklahoma City. Your problem, dude. I was never here. >> Looking like a discount Keith Flint and

[14:39] gesture. Maybe she'd concentrate less on being unseen and more on becoming a twisted fire starter. >> Sir, please get off of Torak. So before released, Mattel artist Mark Taylor created a design for a barbarian named

[14:53] Tori, which ended up being a major inspiration for He-Man's design. So to one would have to imagine Oswald the lucky rabbit playing hide the sword with Mickey Mouse. This becoming less sword retrieval and more Kama Sutra was

[15:06] certainly a choice. >> I'm not buying it. I'm taking it. stilling stealing. It's a sin. You're a sinner, Adam. And weirdly named after I refuse to see that as a coincidence. >> By the power of Grey Skull,

[15:21] I have to go home. >> Script wasn't ready for him or us to forgets the most important line in the franchise. franchise. >> Please work.

[15:35] bed begging your sword to perform thing. It's a little close to home. >> Cool sword, Highlander. >> Yeah, a nice sword there. Rip fan. King Arth? [clears throat] What? What even are you, Highlander?

[15:47] >> Movie acts like being called Highlander or Rip Van King Arthur is an insult. So presumably Skeletor and his minions had some way to track the sword of power, it have taken all these years for them to track it down? And I guess we could

[16:00] it and by calling out to the power of Grey Skull, they were somehow alerted. But then why would the sorceress say she was sending him somewhere no one could find him or at least give him a heads up? to be very chill with the sword once

[16:14] Alone face. Also, the movie is using scene as an obvious nod to the classic He-Man meme. But this recognition feels video funny. People loved it because it was bizarre, unexpected, and

[16:28] magnificently stupid in a very specific way. This on the other hand tells me the movie mostly just wants credit for knowing the reference.

[16:40] including a my cabbages. But why? The sword of power is literally right there Beastman seemed more concerned with killing Adam than collecting the sword, which was his only goddamn job when he got to Earth. You had one job, Beast

[16:53] >> and you it up. >> He waited for the most dramatic moment This is great for releasing dramatic tension in a movie scene, but not so not [ __ ] his pants. I mean, just godamn would you look at that. Let's get

[17:08] in closer. Yep, just what I expected. Tila is clearly standing a little hole in the barrier she created after blasting Beastman than she was when we appears to have many positive attributes in a combat setting. However, sneaking

[17:22] up on anyone like he's a master ninja would not appear to be one of them. And so Tila should have been more than aware either by sound or smell that Beastman >> What is that thing want with me? >> It's not you he's after. It's this.

[17:35] >> And why is Adam even questioning this? He spent the last several years of his stories of everything Eternia. And now that Tila and a monster show up trying what's going on. >> What? No.

[17:48] meaningful physical consequences from this suggests Adam has been walking physical advantages this entire time and just sat on them. What an [ __ ] characters in a movie and is then hit by an Amazon truck because Jeff Bezos heard

[18:04] accordingly. Cliche. >> I TOLD YOU GUYS IT WAS REAL. LIKE YOU guys specifically. >> Adam, Tila, and the script all seem to their lives. >> Ship. Fold space.

[18:18] >> Folding space and getting weird. >> Somehow this ship just made me question neutral. Masters of the Universe has always been weird fantasy space opera. Problem is that modern audiences now read a lot of this aesthetic as

[18:31] of the Galaxy. So now this movie feels strangely late to an aesthetic it arguably helped create. I may not be entirely fair, but it makes the lack of much harder to ignore. >> I would manage your expectations.

[18:45] telling me to manage my expectations. >> Why would he [music] do this? villains. >> There's got to be more [music] to it >> He has a skull for a face. judging a Skeletor by its cover, which is honestly

[18:59] probably fair, but Tila is still being super judgmental, and therefore my hands are tied. This count Gammorian Guard when defending an over 2-hour runtime, apparently deemed uncutable. >> Careful, if you drop it, I'll have you

[19:12] mother. >> Skeletor doesn't your mom joke correctly. Too dark, sir. Too dark. Also, Skeletor's sausage insult falls just a ground meat endpoint, not an exclusively pork-based one. At no point

[19:27] upon entering this rib cage shaped room does Skeletor ever say, "Welcome to the >> On your knees. >> Skeletor eventually forces Beastman's face down to the floor, which makes on your knees feel like a completely

[19:39] Just start with on your face. >> Tell me you have the sword. finding out whether or not he accomplished the job you sent him out to >> Are they in the Genesis cave from Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan?

[19:53] >> We're given no actual reason to believe Skeletor would exclude this location from his search. Interesting choice to base that level of optimism on >> Is that what people wear on Earth? >> Tila says this as if she wasn't just on

[20:05] surrounded by people wearing Earth clothes. >> Actually, no, not really. Somehow the dialogue is treating Adam's outfit like Earth fashion when nothing he's wearing looks remotely strange.

[20:18] >> Nice tricops, but your other two eyes are pointed away from the sword. But conveniently and impressively terrible at guarding. Adam hands Fisto an ID card believes that people on Attorneyia are aware of driver's licenses. I can't

[20:33] Adam is stupid or a lot less funny than he thinks he is. And neither of those are great options. >> Impostor. You don't know us. This group he says he is for longer than my patience can justify.

[20:45] >> Hold on to your butts because the movie is about to fist our ear holes with fistuendo until the joke is stretched beyond its limits. Also, this movie be a serious and fun-loving tribute to the IP or a movie that is embarrassed by

[20:59] its origins. We find out that all the character names that fans grew up loving are just silly pseudonyms that a young Adam came up with because he never knew He-Man seriously, but then include scenes reminiscent of the part of the

[21:11] first X-Men movie where Wolverine points out how stupid the uniforms look. Either movie had just picked one and stuck with it instead of becoming a movie with an >> Is that a class for a battlebot? >> What? No, it's nothing. Service bot.

[21:25] definitely a battlebot. More importantly, why the hell did Battlebots >> It's smaller than I thought. >> Well, it's just cuz my hand is so big. Choosing to diversify your juvenile innuendo portfolio from fisting jokes to

[21:38] size jokes. Any misguided attempt to achieve deeper market penetration. >> At this point, getting surprise attacked appears to be this group's core competency. I love Tila's grit, but god damn, she has to know there is no way

[21:50] built like that. She's more likely to wind up with a dislocated shoulder or a >> Adam, can you please stop making friends with the appliances? We've known Robboto for all 5 minutes, and they've already demonstrated enough personality,

[22:02] avoid being grouped in with the blender. Apparently, that's still not enough for can file taxes. >> I'll join you on the condition that I anything, and any fluids of any type that come out of you are yours to deal

[22:16] >> Robboto's understanding of humanity is alarmingly accurate. The movie presents actually a surprisingly compelling robot backstory about learning that the isn't evil. It's roommates. >> Why'd you call him dad?

[22:30] >> He's my dad. >> Also, of course, the alcoholic on the king's personal man-at-arms be helpful in the fight against evil once the king him play the character who was once important and powerful, but then lost

[22:44] their way and became a mean yet sometimes witty alcoholic cliche. Who's this guy? I know you. >> Well, Star-Lord, man. Legendary outlaw. >> When I was a kid, you used to train me. >> Sword fighting, handtohand combat.

[23:01] himself to Duncan instead of just telling Duncan what his [ __ ] name is. >> Oh, you bered me, kicked me while I was down, demoralized me. >> Got to get the sword as far away from him as possible. Despite no meaningful

[23:15] suddenly decides he should be responsible for the sword of power. Also, if the goal is to get the sword as far away as possible, shouldn't a guy it?

[23:28] >> Since we find out Adam made up a lot of these names, I'm really curious what a lot of the real names are now. Like, who is Trap Jaw? Is his name Steve or Gary? >> Maybe I could talk to him. Start a dialogue. I do this for work all the

[23:42] it. >> Adam's desire to negotiate should feel the movie never commits to the ideas of diplomacy and nonviolence. Just keeps suggesting empathy and deescalation are valuable tools and treating them like a

[23:56] >> Mr. Trap Jaw. >> This works for far longer than it had Adam walk out there with the sword of power when that's exactly what these he ends up needing it doesn't mean it wasn't a stupid idea to let him walk out

[24:09] Jaw voluntarily switches from a functioning arm cannon to a hook instead cannon. >> A conflict resolution relies on >> I wish Adam in this movie would stop whatever TED talk parody they think

[24:23] deeply insulting to all the fisting jokes. Building a bridge this high up with zero railings. The power. >> Trap Jaw pauses his attack to see where in the mouth. What is even the point of having the power to explode all over

[24:36] brush it off as if it didn't even brush it off as if it didn't even matter? stronger, but he still doesn't know how to fight. And yet, Trap Jaw, who was

[24:48] arms, will lose to Adam because the movie needs him to. Once again, why is brandishing the goddamn gun arm, aiming at He-Man's wrists instead of everywhere else? Trap jaw transformer arm has a trigger that Adam can use for reasons.

[25:03] trigger that Adam can use for reasons. You fools. YOU DO BLOCKHEADS. masters of the universe. >> You blockhead. >> What? >> Definitely not you.

[25:18] >> I get it. Haha. Duncan is a drunk now. But no matter what state he's in, he something he's been on hundreds if not thousands of times versus Adam, who's his life. Inexperienced driver looks confident shifting into gear and then

[25:31] goes in reverse instead of forward and no one in the audience laughs. Cliche. flown one of these contraptions before and yet is evading multiple ships with I'm assuming very experienced pilots flying them, firing at him all at once.

[25:45] I'm actually comfortable with the mythical God man versus windshield that outside of the ship and that there is nothing for Adam to hold on to, we quickly realize that Adam's ability to land on this vehicle and remain there is

[25:57] all the [ __ ] Again, I'm actually comfortable with the mythical god man Also, Adam is straight up murdering people left and right, and it doesn't seem to phase him at all. Guess a power of He-Man's we don't discuss enough is

[26:10] his lack of a conscience. Probably needed some end of the episode PSA's enough fall that I feel safe throwing a sure I will get zero YouTube comments about how I'm aing idiot and don't

[26:23] understand the aerodynamics and pain threshold of He-Man. I'm supposed to going to walk away from it, and it won't matter to anyone but the broken ship. >> Look, darling, I made mulge. >> Calling the sorceress you employ

[26:36] Skeletor having to sit down with HR. This story moment appropriate foot >> CGI [snorts] Vancouver. >> Who am I? >> It is not. >> Man is in here somewhere.

[26:51] >> I hope you find him. Idris Elba and Camila Mendes are great together and Still sitting them because you are infecting my He-Man movie with too many >> What do we got here? >> The flask of inter character tension.

[27:03] really seem like the kind of thing that we should be celebrating. least be impressed with yourself. Also, ripping some dude's arm off is the least of your psychological worries. Adam, you killed so many [ __ ] people today.

[27:16] >> Whatever happened to to understanding and listening? But was attorney ever >> What are you going to do when a guy charges towards your family with a correct answer. Right. Right. >> When war breaks out, it's not the poets

[27:31] >> War has made a poet of many a man. Far more than peace time ever made warriors. >> Oh my god. Yeah. >> Then use both arms [ __ ] >> You've always been my friend and you'll

[27:44] change that. Not ever. >> Trope aversion. Skip. Skeletor has the nighttime light show. Neat. >> And you are buttworms beneath my feet.

[27:57] >> He just called us buttworms. >> The butt of this joke is embarrassed by >> This is Skeletor we're talking about. You can't just charge into this. >> I have the power of a GOD IN MY HANDS. >> But you are not a god.

[28:11] but she didn't when she was cheering Adam on earlier when he first at this point, he's been handling himself pretty damn well. >> These people are really terrible at stealing the that they've been asked to

[28:24] Skeletor was able to keep his reign over Attorneyia with all these [ __ ] working for him. >> View isn't it? >> Skeletor somehow knew exactly how Adam would walk in the room because if he had

[28:37] he would have seen his father whom Skeletor was hiding for this undramatic >> Shall I give you to the moment? and he does give them a moment. We will find out that the magic of He-Man is in him and the sword is just a conduit. So, he

[28:50] turned. Which means he could have come here with a fake sword or even no sword So, why bring the sword and give any of these villains a chance to take it? on this already. This is framed like Adam has finally become the man his

[29:04] most of that transformation occurring over what appears to be a very eventful week, Adam never once tries poetry here. There was a good 90 seconds where sword. Starting to think Skeletor and his cronies really don't want the sword.

[29:18] time. >> It's my turn to put on a show. >> Villains that love the theater more than they love winning. These rocks somehow movie? >> I'm not that weak little boy anymore.

[29:31] >> Yeah, but it's not like Adam got to this body type naturally. It's magic. It's all, but let's not pretend the power of Grey Skull doesn't include some fantasy Grey Skull doesn't include some fantasy roids. world just

[29:43] seems so big for you. So I tried to make you strong. >> No, I'm just going to go with King Randor was a terrible father. How the >> I brought someone here to see you >> and I waited until now to reunite you

[29:56] with your childhood pet and probably best friend because I'm Tila and I do >> Yeah, I thought Adam was dead. >> These people have communication issues that refuse to be resolved or pointed out. Heroic human periscope.

[30:09] >> This was also the name of my >> How much do you bench? What is bench? would you think bench would be in their vernacular? Has he even seen a wait room

[30:22] vernacular? Has he even seen a wait room on Attorneyia? loud rapid gunfire that preceded the cell doors coming down? Adam and his new Queen's Princess of the Universe, which seems to have been picked by an AI

[30:37] universe in the title. >> I can't breathe. seconds was a choice. >> Next time, I'm definitely wearing armor. chances, >> give him headman. [screaming]

[30:51] >> I'm sorry. >> He is not. Also, head in this context is just as much a colloquialism as bench, which they had never heard of. Now, let power. >> I don't know exactly what Skeletor is

[31:04] a real man. And here I was thinking that getting the sword back would unfold in >> Defend [music] yourself, witch. >> Oh, that's fun. The woman can fight the fight the main protagonist, the battlecat can fight the beast man, and

[31:19] the male side hero can fight the male side villain. Nice how that dynamic always works out in action movies. >> Let's crush their party. I got my appetizer right here. >> No, if you have an invitation, you're

[31:31] >> Robboto would be Domo Aragado at Cinema Sins. they Robboto's head survives this? Oh, the butt plug of power. >> It doesn't matter. Existence is a series of absurdities leading to infinite

[31:48] >> Was Robboto this existential the entire movie? I seem to be forgetting when that Adam is going to have to find out that he's not the god of swords now, isn't don't enjoy seeing Vision in a turtleneck. And now Masters of the

[32:02] visual. >> Is that big long sword dangling between your glorious thighs? the power of boner sword. >> Kind of convenient to die right before

[32:16] cohabitation sins. >> It is understanding. It is humanity. >> The movie spent most of its runtime rather than demonstrating the empathy, compassion, and leadership it now wants

[32:31] credit for. Hell, we didn't even get one scene of him rescuing a cat from a tree. scene of him rescuing a cat from a tree. >> By the power OF GREY SKULL, I HAVE THE >> Having a mantra that any English teacher worth his or her degree would dock you

[32:44] points on for using the word power twice. Even though it's not premature celebration, it very well could have

[32:56] [ __ ] >> You may have the power, but you're too >> He's literally killed so many of Skeletor's men already. The only thing Adam is probably scared of is the psychological toll that will take on him

[33:08] >> I was pulling my punches. >> Other than cool oneliners, why were you >> What do you think? >> I think Robboto is about to bore us with Tales of the Gear Wars. >> This is a little revealing.

[33:22] >> Okay, the shout out to the insane laughing that ended every goddamn He-Man episode has tickled my nostalgia bone just enough to remove a sin.

[33:37] >> You know what they say about men with big swords.

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