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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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Archer: The Complete Season Two

John Delia | Dec 30, 2011

Archer: The Complete Season Two Is A fun tongue in cheek comedy with an adult theme.

Full Review | Grade: B

War Horse

John Delia | Dec 24, 2011

War Horse Is A Well-Made Movie That Shows Courage and Love Between a Boy and His Horse.

Full Review | Grade: B

We Bought A Zoo

John Delia | Dec 22, 2011

We Bought A Zoo Is An Inspirational Film For the Whole Family.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Adventures of Tintin

John Delia | Dec 21, 2011

Making the most of the animation called performance capture Steven Spielberg creates a wonderful kid adventure with The Adventures of Tintin. The veritable rollercoaster ride of a film is even m...

Full Review | Grade: B

Dolphin Tale

Chris Rebholz | Dec 21, 2011

Dolphin Tale presents a staggering compilation of various cinematic clichés so transparent a kid could see through them. For a while, the film is so blandly average in said cliché...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

John Delia | Dec 20, 2011

The mystery and suspense in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo gets menacing giving audiences an unsuspected thriller. I liked this version over the foreign release of the movie in 2010 because it'...

Full Review | Grade: B

Mr. Popper's Penguins

John Delia | Dec 20, 2011

For the holidays, Fox has released Mr. Poppers Penguins in Blu-ray combo packs, Blu-ray and DVD's. It's true family fare and a fun gift for the youngsters. The combo pack has the film in b...

Full Review | Grade: B

Young Adult

John Delia | Dec 15, 2011

Take two aspirins and go to bed, a great remedy for Young Adult, an over stated understatement that never gets entertaining. Billed as a comedy, the more the cast tries to make it one, the lesse...

Full Review | Grade: D