"You'd think that a cartoon series based on a line of toys may have been a cynical cash grab to continue the cycle of toy creations perpetually, however this is a fascinating and endearing insight into the history of both the toyline, the tv series, and the live action feature film.
The documentary flits fairly quickly through the history but without ever feeling thin; it holds your interest in the mixture between the zeitgeist he-man resided in and great interviews with original designers and directors (often showing how some of the most iconic names/design came about from budget restrictions and tight schedules).
A particularly interesting snippet concerns she-ra and how the creators had to fight tooth and nail to have her appear strong and non-barbie like against the rampant misogyny at the time coming from child psychologists and executives worried it was not 'girly enough'.
Overall there is a wonderful quaintness to the proto days of he-man which evolved into the monolithic franchise it became. There is a genuine love for the product, which all those involved clearly have, that recaptures the imagination of a child gleefully playing with figures made of plastic"
- 8/10
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