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Master of the Universe

2013·Movie
1h 28min
67
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Class and money, everyday modern life, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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He was one of Germany's leading investment experts with an income of several million Euros per day. Now, he sits on one of the upper floors of an empty bank building in the middle of Frankfurt, overlooking a skyline of glass and steel. And talks. In an extended mix of a monologue and an in-depth interview, which is as frightening as it is fascinating, he shares his inside knowledge from a megalomaniac parallel world where illusions are the market's hardest currency. Marc Bauder's 'Master of the Universe' is based on meticulous research and provides us with geniune insight into the notoriously secretive and self-protective 'universe' of which our nameless protagonist experiences himself a master. Where other films on the financial meltdown have focused on the epic nature of larger-than-life business, Bauder probes the mentality that made it possible in the first place. A tense drama where psychology meets finance - two things that are more closely linked than you would like to believe.
Financial CrisisPsychological ThrillerSocial CommentaryCapitalism CritiqueMonologue DrivenIntense DialogueBleak RealismCharacter StudyGerman Cinema

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Master of the Universe legally?

Master of the Universe is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Master of the Universe worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Master of the Universe rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Master of the Universe?

1 h 28 min

Master of the Universe runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Master of the Universe?

Critics86
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Master of the Universe higher (86) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Master of the Universe in?

GermanEnglish

It was made in German, with some English. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Master of the Universe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Master of the Universe in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.