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Physical Media: 4K UHD Review by Maureen Buccellato | Oct 23, 2026 Masters of the Universe (2026) 4K Ultra HD Review

The 4K presentation brings Eternia to life, even if the screenplay doesn't always deliver the adventure He-Man deserves.

He-Man's return offers colorful action, 1980s nostalgia, and impressive 4K visuals, but an uneven screenplay and limited bonus features keep this reboot from reaching its full potential. Few toy lines have enjoyed the lasting cultural impact of Masters of the Universe . Born out of the sword-and-sorcery craze of the early 1980s, He-Man became a household name thanks to Mattel's wildly successful action figures and the beloved animated series He-Man and the Masters of the…

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The Pirates! Band of Misfits Review: Aardman's Stop-Motion...

Chris Rebholz | Apr 27, 2012

Aardman's stop-motion adventure delivers witty humor and visual charm for both kids and adults alike.

Full Review | Grade: A

Safe

Chris Rebholz | Apr 27, 2012

The latest film starring the chisel-jawed Jason Statham is the unholy baby of screen writer Boaz Yakin who wrote such movies as "The Punisher" (1989) and "The Rookie" (1990) before...

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The Five-Year Engagement

John Delia | Apr 27, 2012

The Five-Year Engagment Is a good comedy that keeps it real.

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The Raven

John Delia | Apr 27, 2012

The Raven Is An excellent acting platform, suspense thriller and all around good film.

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Detention

Marco Chacon | Apr 23, 2012

"Detention" may be where the deconstruction of the high school and slasher movie genre burns all the way through analysis and satire and achieves wrap-around becoming its own thing again.

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The Lucky One

Paul Kates | Apr 20, 2012

There was a time when a movie starring Zac Efron also meant attendance by a flock of screaming teenage girls. Well, teenage girls mature and grow up, and after seeing Efron's latest offering "...

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Chris Rebholz | Apr 13, 2012

This is an empty experience that will have the youngest kids entertained and the rest of the viewing audience lost at sea.

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The Darkest Hour Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Darkest Hour 3D

Nathan M Rose | Apr 13, 2012

During the time of year that normally plays only to Oscar contenders, Summit Entertainment bucked the trend and released the Sci-fi thriller, The Darkest Hour, now this April, It is released t...

Full Review | Grade: C