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When the totalitarian planet of Mongo decides on a whim to obliterate Earth, it's up to the quarterback Flash Gordon and his oddball companions to make the universe safe for democracy. Based on the classic (and infinitely more reputable) comic strip and its 1930s screen serialisation, this candy-coloured trash classic deserves immortality for Queen's unforgettably pulsating soundtrack alone. The legendary Max von Sydow appears to be having a blast as the evil Ming the Merciless, while Ornella Muti, as his daughter, is the living embodiment of what attracts adolescent boys to comics in the first place. (She makes Barbarella look mundane.) One of the most shamelessly entertaining movies ever made, this is a knowingly absurd sensory freak-out that'll have the viewer blissfully checking the sky afterward for signs of Hawkmen. --Andrew Wright
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An updated version of the 1930s serials, riding on the back of the science fiction craze started by 'Star Wars'. American football hero Flash (Sam Jones) is dragged from Earth to the outer reaches of the Universe where he must battle the evil dictatorship of Ming the Merciless (Max von Sydow). He is helped by technical wizard Dr Hans Zarkov (Topol), the winged Prince Vultan (Brian Blessed) and the brooding Prince Barin (a pre-Bond Timothy Dalton). Ex-'Blue Peter' presenter Peter Duncan makes a cameo appearance, while the soundtrack is provided by Queen.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Douglas Traill
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Format:DVD
Loved this film when I was a kid, and now that I've kids of my own - I still love it !
Telling the story of Flash Gordon's trip to Mongo to try and rescue Earth for the wicked designs of Ming the Merciless : Ruler of the Universe.
This film is over the top in all departments : from Brian Blessed's brilliantly loud Vultan, through the cheesy sets and effects, to the wonderfully outlandish costumes.
While not Academy Award material, it is a fun film, and at the end of the day, that's all that matters.
Not a big fan of extras and commentaries on DVD's - normally I'll go for a standard edition over a 'Special' edition every time, but not this time. Brian Blessed's commentary is fantastic. He is so passionate and enthusiastic - must be listened to.
Highly recommend.
Telling the story of Flash Gordon's trip to Mongo to try and rescue Earth for the wicked designs of Ming the Merciless : Ruler of the Universe.
This film is over the top in all departments : from Brian Blessed's brilliantly loud Vultan, through the cheesy sets and effects, to the wonderfully outlandish costumes.
While not Academy Award material, it is a fun film, and at the end of the day, that's all that matters.
Not a big fan of extras and commentaries on DVD's - normally I'll go for a standard edition over a 'Special' edition every time, but not this time. Brian Blessed's commentary is fantastic. He is so passionate and enthusiastic - must be listened to.
Highly recommend.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Beard Moen
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.
70 of 73 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
You can say what you like about Flash Gordon. You can say it's a camp, over-saturated cheeseball of a movie that rips spectacularly badly from the original Star Wars (even though Star Wars is partly based on the old Flash Gordon serials of the '40s). You can say that Sam Jones couldn't act his way out of a paper bag. But there's no denying how brilliant it is for these reasons!
And what about the unforgettable performances from Brian "Gordon's alive!!" Blessed and Max Von Sydow camping it up big time as Ming the Merciless, not to mention great turns by Topol as Dr. Zarkov and Timothy Dalton as 'that smarmy prince guy'.
But there is one thing that really steals this movie, and that's the soundtrack by Queen! 'Flash! Aaaaah! Saviour of the universe!'. This is a movie that everyone must see in their life at some point.
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Flash Gordon
I bought this as a 40th birthday present but it is not until January next year, but he liked Flash as a child.
Published 3 days ago by Carol de rosa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
This is a Classic of Cheesy. it is like a triple cheese pizza oozing corny characters and cheesy lines, but you love this and its a cult movie.
Published 1 month ago by Aaron S Lovelace
4.0 out of 5 stars
yeah, ok..guilty pleasure
You thought the beach volleyball scene in Top Gun was dodgy? It's been a while since I've seen it and I clearly missed the adult level stuff that goes on. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Sims
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent transfer but poor extras
I have loved this film since I was very young. I still love it, but I feel a bit let down by the blu ray disc version of 'Flash Gordon'. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ProjeKt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gordon's alive
Classic shlock sci-fi
Amazingly visual & complete with a pumping Queen soundtrack !!!!
Gordon is alive !!! & this movie still looks fresh
Amazingly visual & complete with a pumping Queen soundtrack !!!!
Gordon is alive !!! & this movie still looks fresh
Published 1 month ago by Jodi W
5.0 out of 5 stars
Flash Gordon
Ive been wanting this DVD for a long time now but didn't want to pay a small fortune for it so I was very pleased to purchase it at a very reasonable price, you're a top seller... Read more
Published 1 month ago by mrs huggett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Flash Gordon
Wanted this movie for a while,saw it on the net and decided to purchase,not disappointed still a very good film.
Published 1 month ago by M A English
1.0 out of 5 stars
Shame about the quality
I used to love this film as a kid so thought I would take a trek down memory lane and share it with my nephews. The delivery was great but that is where it ends. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pen Name
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic movie
It's a classic movie from my childhood. The quality is awesome, ths special edition comes with the soundtrack by Queen, but it's not a 5-star because it has no subtitles available. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ricardo Freire Tavares Junior
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cheese but fun
What a cheesy film but again the soundtrack is worth the watch. It's just cheese but enjoyable, fun as well.
Published 2 months ago by J. Davies
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