Okay, I’ve seen Masters of the Universe (MotU). Here are my initial thoughts not just as a fan of speculative fiction but as a big fan of He-Man since I was six years old. I’ll do my best to keep the spoilers light!
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I have been so busy with the logistical (and less fun) parts of finishing The Silmarillion Primer, and life in general, that I haven’t had time for very much else. But I’m here to say right now that it’s been killing me not discussing and anticipating the Master of the Universe movie. . . which I’m going to see for the first time later today with my wife and son. I’m excited.
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Go not to me for true film criticism, for I will say both “It was great!” and “It wasn’t that great” about almost anything. Almost.
But! It’s 2024, and I got to take my family to see a Lord of the Rings film in December just as it premiered. That felt . . . good, and a tiny bit nostalgic. I still have more enthusiasm in me than disappointment, and as always, more Tolkien is better than less Tolkien. Even poorly made Tolkien adaptations (which this wasn’t) is an excuse to talk about Tolkien . . .
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Foreshadowed and Foresung 