naiwa 2026-06-03

A vivid action movie for fans, but excessive humor and a weak script let the film down.


The film "Masters of the Universe" is released in American theaters on June 5, and the first reviews appeared only a few days before the premiere. The ratings were mixed: 75% approval on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 out of 100 on Metacritic. Critics acknowledged that the film significantly surpasses the 1987 adaptation starring Dolph Lundgren: intense action, plenty of references for devoted fans, and convincing performance by Nicholas Galitzine.
The main criticism was the tone: reviewers found the film overly unserious. The stream of ironic comments and jokes about what was happening created a rather off-putting impression. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the self-irony in the narrative from Prince Adam’s perspective quickly turns awkward, and the weak dialogues only exacerbate the feeling that the creators are apologizing for the very existence of the film.
According to analysts’ forecasts, the box office for the first weekend in the US will be about $35 million — "Scary Movie 6" is expected to outperform "Masters" at the box office. With a budget of $175 million invested by Amazon MGM, the project’s profitability in theaters raises serious doubts. Reviewers agreed: the film is aimed exclusively at adult fans of the original and is unlikely to attract a new audience.
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