He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985)
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71% of users liked it
(4,384 ratings)
This sword-and-sorcery animated feature basically stars two "toys" -- She-Ra (voice of Melanie Britt) and He-Man (voice of John Erwin). Princess Adora has a special destiny -- to manifest as She-Ra and save Etheria from the really nasty Horde -- but she is not aware of her power-to-be.… More This sword-and-sorcery animated feature basically stars two "toys" -- She-Ra (voice of Melanie Britt) and He-Man (voice of John Erwin). Princess Adora has a special destiny -- to manifest as She-Ra and save Etheria from the really nasty Horde -- but she is not aware of her power-to-be. When Prince Adam (who is really He-Man) goes to Etheria to find the future She-Ra, his job is cut out for him -- or at least drawn out in standard animation but with added visual tricks that entertain the eye. He and She-Ra wreak havoc on the nasties, so violence is not absent -- just concentrated on the enemies. This feature was quickly followed by She-Ra: Princess of Power in 1986. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ed Friedman, Lou Kachivas
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family
G,
- In Theaters
- Mar 22, 1985 Wide
Critic Reviews
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John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
Though hardly a lost classic, the cartoon's irony-free approach and bizarre characters show why it resonates today.
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Tracy Moore, Common Sense Media
Classic '80s duo teams up in battles, bravery, friendship.
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Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
I was surprised to see that the movie was even better than I remembered. And though it's no longer my favorite, it endures as an affecting cinematic experience.
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Cast
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John Erwin
as He-Man/Adam
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Melendy Britt
as She-Ra
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George DiCenzo
as Hordack
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Linda Gary
as Teela
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Erika Scheimer
as Queen Angella
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Erik Gunden
as Kowl
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Alan Oppenheimer
as Bo
