![]() ![]() Both Transformers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as brands have been juggling conflicting continuities aimed at different age groups for years. However, other properties from a similar time and to similar age groups have already proved this confusion untrue. The only risk a big company would have with marketing simultaneous continuities at once is the risk of consumer confusion. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, if successful, still accomplishes its goal of creating a brand identity in the minds of a new generation such that they can have their own kind of Masters of the Universe: Revelation 40 years from now. Arguments may spring up over favorite continuities of Masters of the Universe, but such audience engagement only strengthens the overall brand. ![]() It is the job of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to leverage what is proven to work and apply it to a new audience. It hews close to in look and design to other successful properties targeting the same age group like Star Wars Clone Wars, but with the varied manifestations of the power of Grayskull standing in for The Force. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is aimed at a younger and entirely new audience. The intended audience for Masters of the Universe: Revelation is people who grew up with the original He-Man cartoon. All of these Netflix properties are just not meant to be viewed by the same audiences. The answer, as with many things, likely lies in marketing. Rated: R for language throughout, violence, sexual material and brief drug use.Related: Why Masters of the Universe Is Getting Compared To The Last Jedi On the other hand, this is the rare week this summer without an attention-grabbing movie hitting theaters, so you could do worse than staying in and streaming this one. Ultimately, “The Out-Laws” feels a little too slapped-together, and it’s hard to give it anything resembling a strong recommendation. It’s especially disappointing that the dependably funny Howery (“Get Out,” “Free Guy”) isn’t given more to do, for starters, as Tyree, an employee at Owen’s bank and his friend. ![]() Given its relative star power, though, “The Out-Laws” no doubt should be better than it is. It’s very, well, DeVine-y.Īnd, of course, one-time James Bond Brosnan brings his endless amount of cool to “The Out-Laws,” and he and Barkin (“The Big Easy”) are reasonably fun as Billy and Lilly must work with Owen to achieve a resolution they all want. If you’ve enjoyed the sometimes-frenetic DeVine in the “Pitch Perfect” franchise and other shows and movies, you’ll likely appreciate his work here. ![]() Michael Rooker (“Mississippi Burning,” “The Walking Dead”) shows up as a flask-swigging FBI agent long obsessed with the so-called “Ghost Bandits,” but even with the actor’s screen presence, the character doesn’t add much to the proceedings. Nina Dobrev, left, Adam DeVine, Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barken are shown in a piece of promotional art for Netflix’s “The Out-Laws.” (Courtesy of Netflix) Things only get messier for Owen, Billy and Lilly, and the storytelling of writers Evan Turner and Ben Zazove grows increasingly clunky. Meanwhile, a dangerous former criminal associate of the pair, Rehan (Poorna Jagannathan of Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever”), insists they owe her $5 million and promises dire consequences if they don’t pay. We learn that Billy and Lilly in truth are notorious bank robbers, and they’ve taken an interest in Owen because he’s the manager of a bank and the designer of its security system.Īfter the bank is robbed by two masked individuals using voice modulation, Owen immediately suspects his future in-laws but wants proof before bringing all of this to Parker. However, the mysterious pair, Brosnan’s Billy and Barkin’s Lilly, appear inside Owen’s home - despite the fact Owen never forgets to lock the door - and warmly embrace their future son-in-law. Neil and Margie also have made it very clear how they feel about the fact Parker’s parents - supposedly researchers who immerse themselves in primitive cultures for lengthy stretches - won’t be attending the wedding. Goyer talks Season Two of Apple TV+ seriesĬleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque presenting ‘Billy Wilder’s 1950s’ ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’ alternately thrilling, snoozy | Movie review ‘Justified: City Primeval’ review: Raylan Givens’ rockin’ road trip ‘The Miracle Club’ review: Acting from quartet lifts otherwise mediocre drama To this point, their biggest problem is his parents, the aforementioned Neil and Margie, who believe Parker to be a stripper despite Owen’s repeated explanations of what running a yoga studio actually entails. Adam Devine and Nina Dobrev appear in a scene from “The Out-Laws.” (Courtesy of Netflix) ![]()
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