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Featuring an all-star cast and a much-celebrated soundtrack by Queen, this is the original and best version of the sci-fi classic Flash Gordon, based on the comic books by Alex Raymond and Don Moore. Spawning Saturday morning serials, animated cartoons, a recent live action series on Sky, the story is once again going to be remade for the big screen in the near future.
Meanwhile, you can enjoy this gloriously camp version in lurid Technicolor. Flash (Sam J Jones) is a football hero skyjacked aboard Dr Zarkov's (Topol) spaceship along with the beautiful Dale Arden (Melody Anderson). The threesome is drawn into the influence of the planet Mongo where they encounter Ming the Merciless (Max Von Sydow) and together must foil his plot to destroy Earth.
Extras: • Bonus CD - Original Soundtrack by Queen • Interview with Mike Hodges • Commentary with Mike Hodges
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Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Topol, Ornella Muti, Timothy Dalton, Brian BlessedDirector: Mike Hodges
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:3.5" and 5.25" disks
The film itself gets 5 stars from me everytime. But alas, the transfer is simply not worth it and the U.S. release is far superior in quality.
I purchased the Steelbook so that I would have the nice container to display in my film collection, I also have the previous DVD Steelbook release that contains the joyous commentary by Brian Blessed which is absent from both the U.S. and U.K. Blu Ray. The extras were skimpy on both Blu Ray versions but the U.S. transfer is far superior in detail and grain.
Buy the U.K. Steelbook for the case, but purchase the U.S. Universal release for the quality presentation.
The Queen CD that came with the U.K. Steelbook was nice, but I already own it.
I purchased the Steelbook so that I would have the nice container to display in my film collection, I also have the previous DVD Steelbook release that contains the joyous commentary by Brian Blessed which is absent from both the U.S. and U.K. Blu Ray. The extras were skimpy on both Blu Ray versions but the U.S. transfer is far superior in detail and grain.
Buy the U.K. Steelbook for the case, but purchase the U.S. Universal release for the quality presentation.
The Queen CD that came with the U.K. Steelbook was nice, but I already own it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:3.5" and 5.25" disks
If anyones interested the US version is region free and plays perfectly on my UK PS3. So I've put 3 stars for this as its shown in other reviews that the UK version is an inferior transfer.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:3.5" and 5.25" disks
A lot has already been said about the lack of extras in this blu-ray edition of one of my favourite lazy sunday afternoon films - but I couldn't care less simply because the film itself is so good and is surprisingly good in full HD glory.
VIDEO:
I've seen a number of comments where people have complained about this new HD transfer looking like the contrast has been set too high, I all honesty comparing it to my old no-frills dvd copy I couldn't see much of a difference.
The picture is nice and clean but does have a few bugs more due to the way the special effects were created which are quite noticiable, however this just adds to the charm of this silly, over the top action sci-fi romp. All in all I think this is about as good as it''s ever going to look without giving it the god-aweful "PREDATOR: ULTIMATE EDITION" treatment which I still can't get over how bad it is...but that's another story.
AUDIO:
A good clean mix which came pumping out of my old 5.1 surround system with all the clarity I've come to expect. No frills here but that's to be expected.
EXTRAS:
The extras are the main reason I bought this blu-ray...the steelbox case comes packing not only the film, but a copy of the incredible Queen soundtrack on CD. The second thing that everyone remebers about this film (the first being the amazingly over the top performance by the great Brian Blessed)
The on disc extras are thin and certainly dispointing if you bought the last dvd edition to be released which was fully stacked. But as I've pointed out before, I''m in it for the film, not the disc bagage.
SUMMARY:
Got a couple of hours to blow on a silly sci-fi action flick? then come and enjoy this slice of early 80's goodness and then enjoy the rock-soundtrack on your ipod on your rounds and learn that sometimes, nostalgia is all about fun.
VIDEO:
I've seen a number of comments where people have complained about this new HD transfer looking like the contrast has been set too high, I all honesty comparing it to my old no-frills dvd copy I couldn't see much of a difference.
The picture is nice and clean but does have a few bugs more due to the way the special effects were created which are quite noticiable, however this just adds to the charm of this silly, over the top action sci-fi romp. All in all I think this is about as good as it''s ever going to look without giving it the god-aweful "PREDATOR: ULTIMATE EDITION" treatment which I still can't get over how bad it is...but that's another story.
AUDIO:
A good clean mix which came pumping out of my old 5.1 surround system with all the clarity I've come to expect. No frills here but that's to be expected.
EXTRAS:
The extras are the main reason I bought this blu-ray...the steelbox case comes packing not only the film, but a copy of the incredible Queen soundtrack on CD. The second thing that everyone remebers about this film (the first being the amazingly over the top performance by the great Brian Blessed)
The on disc extras are thin and certainly dispointing if you bought the last dvd edition to be released which was fully stacked. But as I've pointed out before, I''m in it for the film, not the disc bagage.
SUMMARY:
Got a couple of hours to blow on a silly sci-fi action flick? then come and enjoy this slice of early 80's goodness and then enjoy the rock-soundtrack on your ipod on your rounds and learn that sometimes, nostalgia is all about fun.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Love it!
I was 7 when I first saw this film and I feel 7 again each time I see it. I was well pleased with this blu-ray edition to add to my collection, the sound effects and music is... Read more
Published 6 months ago by BNnemesis
WHERE IS THE INTERVIEW?
According to the box we should have a commentary from the director - that's there.
We should also have an interview with the director but all I can find is an introduction of... Read more
We should also have an interview with the director but all I can find is an introduction of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Nigel Phelan
Ming and Mong fantasy/farce is great entertainment.
I've just got to agree with the other happy 5 star reviewers. The hero Flash Gordon a hirsute gay icon running and flying around in leather shorts out to save the planet Earth from... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ctwilliams
Not exactly what is says on the tin...
Passing through Heathrow, I ummmed and ahhhed at HMV and finally bought the Steelbook Blu-ray version, knowing what the film was like, but looking forward to seeing it in pristine... Read more
Published 12 months ago by NutShell
A load of camp old nonsense!
I've never been entirely sure why, but I love this film.
Released in 1980, the same year as The Empire Strikes Back, the two films couldn't be more different. Read more
Released in 1980, the same year as The Empire Strikes Back, the two films couldn't be more different. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Joe The Waiter
Poor audio lets down this movie!
I love this movie, but poor execution has coloured my view somewhat.
Speaking of colour, I always remembered this movie as being sumptiously over the top in its use of... Read more
Speaking of colour, I always remembered this movie as being sumptiously over the top in its use of... Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Foster
Gordon's Alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For a start, this is not just a pretty good bluray presentation of the film, it is not just the steelbook that collectors seem to love, it also conatins a CD of the Queen... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Daron G. Woodward
Great Movie, no Extras
I love this movie. Now this issue is terrible in extras, not one.
No legend.
No legend.
Published 19 months ago by Educru
Not the version to get.
First of all my review is not for the film which i love but the disc.Ok it's a steelbook but no picture inside the case just silver metal. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Stuart Stow
FANTASTIC MOVIE (IF YOU DON'T MIND CHEESY)
I had fond memories of seeing this movie as a small child at Saturday morning pictures in the 1980's but couldn't remember much about it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by lottigee
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