I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Blistering performances.

Gee,after reading the other review's, am surprised NO ONE know's where some of this WAS filmed !! c.1982,the Norwalk-La Mirada School Dist. has "closed" several schools....(budget/enrollment)??NEVER found out...TPoMS, was partiall filmed at NEFF HS.14800 Alondra Bl.,La Mirada Ca./(X-street Trojan Way)...How do I know ??? I grad there, class of "75....Neff was "new" in 1964,I grew up just down from it,1982 was last class,(also Grease 2,was filmed "down the street, at Excelsior HS,NOrwalk, Ca.)..within 2 yr's, 1984, the "wrecking ball" got NEFF, BUT NOT EVERYTHING !! I was given the "letter's" off office, and part of a broken street sign,I've used them at my reunions, and will share with others of NEFF one's,Trojan'S RULE !!!...Max Clayton...(currently),San Bernardino..Ca, (yr-2012)

I also watched TPOMS every week here in Holland when I was about 9 years old.The episode I remember best was Experiments,with a dolphin.Later I found out that Peter Barton and I are born on the same day.Jus a few months ago I discovered the whole series on You tube,at the channel of a certain Sierra Moon 131.THe quality isn't that good,but who cares. And recently I ordered a DVD box in America. This is the link for all the fans,including Jan.http://www.ioffer.com/i/the-powers-of-matthew-star-1982-83-sci-fi-tv- series-116176149@Jan,in total including transaction costs it will be around €40,-(the price of the DVD in €,transactionfee at a Western Union office(mostly found at a GWK)Money orders aren't available in Holland anymore)and sending the letter with track&trace at the post office).Have loads of fun,either at You tube or this DVD box(contains 4 DVD's)

Even in the fashion-tragic 80's, Matthew Star (Peter Barton), the Alien prince of Quadris looked foolish. The white jumpsuit, the Farrah hair, the pseudo-Michael Jackson glove. Midway through the run of the series, the producers took a good, long look at their Star. Their solution? Matthew became a secret agent. Better solution? Cancellation.

I remember watching this show every week when it was new. Since I've never seen it in syndication or repeats since then, I now remember very little about it. Louis Gossett Jr. played a strong mentor-type role. The title character's powers evolved as he matured. I'd watch this show again if it were ever aired on TV again.