Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
This documentary looks to forge the greatest, most definitive, documentary on everything He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra, the live action movie, New Adventures of He-Man, the 200x series and much more! They delve into the toys, comics, cartoons, and movies from all eras by talking to the artists, creators, executives and actors who helped make it a reality.
A comprehensive and clearly passionate deep-dive into the He-Man franchise, covering toys, comics, cartoons, and films across multiple eras with genuine insider access to creators and executives. The documentary structure is fairly conventional talking-heads fare, with unremarkable cinematography typical of the format. The interviews vary in quality — some contributors are more engaging than others, landing it below average on 'acting' in the documentary sense. However, for fans of the franchise it offers real novelty in its thoroughness and breadth, and the ending satisfyingly ties together the legacy of the property. Overall a solid niche documentary that delivers on its promise without transcending the form.