He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985)

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

He-Man is an older cartoon from before the 90s that was during the golden age of "Saturday Morning Cartoons". Children from around the United States would tune in ever Saturday to watch cartoons and share something awesome from the television. Granted, many of the shows were just to sell toys, but that didn't stop from helping to shape the childhood of children everywhere. Las I checked it was something like 20-30 million children that would tune in. How many do you suppose that watched He-Man?Anyway, He-Man gets his own movie tie in. This movie is a bit on the special side as it introduces He-Man's girl counterpart – She-Ra. She has most of the same goods that He-Man does, a mystical sword, enchantment phrase, costume, princess identity, as well as a talking mascot. She-Ra, unlike He-Man is from a world that is under war at all times; there is a great rebellion and She-Ra is part of it. Only, this movie is the predecessor to She-Ra and introduces her to her own series.In this movie, a portal has opened within the keep of Castle Greyskull. The Sorceress has summoned Prince Adam (He-Man) to check out this gateway to another realm. Adam reluctantly goes with his faithful companion Cringer. He takes with him a sword that has a special destiny for a woman. On the other side he makes friends and enemies fairly quickly. He is soon caught up in the rebellion against "The Hoard". Turns out one of the generals is the woman he is looking for and the sword he is carrying soon breaks the Hoard's mind control on her. The general does some soul searching, but is soon borough back under the influence of the Hoard. The movie spends a great deal of time behind this general's history, but I will not spoil it.There is quite a bit of cross over in this movie; different characters get screen time, and for the most part they make it a very memorable cartoon movie, unlike another 80s cartoon (Transformers – the Movie) which has one memorable fight and death and that is it. This movie also explains the origins of the villains, the relation between He-Man and the general, as well as why current events in Asteria exist the way that they do.I've heard that He-Man's animation team used the same models throughout the series and even in this movie, many of them look similar with only minor changes to differentiate characters. I do know He-Man transforms at least twice, his walk animation has been used in other sequences outside of the movie, but as well his punch is the same animation reused twice in the movie. His punch animation is also used in the introduction of the television series if I am not mistaken. Character models themselves are also a bit weird – big shouldered women with small waists and big hips, while the men have muscular legs that look real, their shoulder width is unbelievable – especially He-Man and Prince Adam.The music for the series is good – but many 80's movies had music play throughout – even if it was electronic music via a keyboard, it was a sign of the times. Voice acting definitely strived for differences in the characters and did it quite well, but at times the different renditions of the character's voices (played by the same actors no less) sounds bad at certain points and otherwise sounds out of place.This movie also combines technology with fantasy as magic is used right alongside science fiction elements. The fight sequences are also interesting and I enjoyed some of them. The overall plot for the movie is also good, but I will not spoil it. I recommend this movie to those that enjoy animated films or are looking for 80's nostalgia. Those that prefer live action may want to look elsewhere – as this movie has a bit of a goofy feel to it at times.Originally posted to Orion Age ().

I was seven when I first watched this movie and am still captivated by it as a 26 year-old. This may sound corny, but I really love the movie's theme song, "I Have the Power". "He-Man" and "She-Ra" were likely THE defining cartoons of the 1980s, yet I have heard of no plans to release the film on DVD. I taped the movie from the USA cable network in 1989, and - as one might imagine - the quality of the tape has deteriorated. It's still watchable, but not quite up to my standards. Oh how I wish I could find even a decent second-hand VHS copy, to replace my failing one! I tried watching the new He-Man series on the Cartoon Network, but it simply does not compare to the original.

It was an excellent way to start of the She-Ra series and end the Masters of the Universe. He-Man (Prince Adam) discovers he has a sister She-Ra (Princess Adora)and that Hordak, Skeletor's former mentor kidnapped her as a baby, and raised almost as his own daughter. He-Man's task is to travel to Etheria (the world that Hordak took her to) and give her her own magic sword (called the Sword of Protection) and reveal to her her true identity, the Princess of Eternia, and She-Ra. If you liked either series, it is a must see.

I remember seeing this movie when I was about 4 years old and let me tell you that it was great. I was always renting this movie and I was always watching the TV show. It was one of the most fantastic animated adventure made when I was a child. I will always remember the thrill of seing Adora transform herself into She-Ra to save Etheria. It is so sad that it had to end. I really hope that one day a network will show it again to the next generation of children.