Yesterday we reported on the exclusive news that there were test screening occurring in New Jersey and California for the new " Masters of the Universe " movie.
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"-they just said categorially the movie is pretty entertaining but it leans very heavy into the comedy. So I guess in the atmosphere in everything being dark and dour, that might be a shock to some people. But it's very entertaining. Very comedic. They lean very heavy into the comedy factor, which I quite like the sound of that. I think that sounds pretty cool to be fair. There is a lot of humor in this movie resulting in the tone feeling much lighter than expected.
The movie does have plenty of heart.
There is a lot of action in this movie. Not only that. There is very impressive fight choreography apparently.
The sword choreography is fantastic.
Character designs? Very faithful to the toys, right down to the weapons and the vehicles. It feels like a true cinematic translation of the original designs, from the costumes to the sets.
There is a satisfying reason why Adam is on Earth. What I know of it, it's not a massively contrived reason for him being on Earth. There are some very comedic elements about his earthly lifestyle.
Apparently Jared Leto is great as Skeletor. My source said that he's basically channeling a Tim Curry. Almost a cross between Frank-N-Furter from Rocky Horror Picture Show and Darkness from Legend. Practical effects? His face is CGI, so I will reveal that, but apparently it's really good.
There's also a few references to the movie Highlander, apparently, including an action sequence set to Queen's "Princes of the Universe".
There's ton of easter eggs for fans including references to internet memes.
Basically my source really enjoyed the film. Judging by the reception of everyone else, so this is important, it was received like really positively. Pretty much everyone at the screening liked it.
It's basically potential to be a massive hit. The crowd seemed to love it.
It felt like it won people over."