- Actors: Mike Hodges|Sam J. Jones|Melody Anderson|Max von Sydow
- Language English
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Bmg
- VHS Release Date: 4 Jan 1999
- Run Time: 111 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CTTG
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,413 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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
Amazon.co.uk Review
When the totalitarian planet of Mongo decides on a whim to obliterate Earth, it's up to the lunk-headed quarterback Flash Gordon and his oddball companions to make the universe safe for democracy. Flash Gordon is based on the classic (and infinitely more reputable) comic strip and its 30s screen serialisation, this cotton-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, Amazon.com
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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.
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Gordon's Alive. Of course he is, and Brian Blessed's wearing a nappy and cardboard wings so you'd better take him seriously. Timothy Dalton looks embarrassed to be there, and Flash and Dale are so wooden you could put nails in them. But so what. The music's ace, Ming's really rotten, his daughter's really fit, and Peter Duncan out of Blue Peter gets killed by a tree beast.
Flash, Flash, we love you, but we only have fourteen hours to save the Earth. Buy it. You'll love it.
64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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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Fun and a saviour of the Universe
Can only agree that this remains a guilty pleasure. The lead is leaden - but the colour and sheer bravura nature of the enterprise carries it through for me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Man from poundstretcher
Its a classic
I have enjoyed this film for years. Now because of the music from Queen and the story line my kids are enjoying it too. It's a classic. The storyline is good, the music is FAB! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Whole Sum Diane
So much better than I remember!
What a treat! I love my movies but for years now the fun seems to have gone from them and formulaic safe scripts and productions abound. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. J. F. Cotterill
Cheesy excellence
First of all, a confession. This is one of my favourite films of all times.
OK, that doesn't sound cool and perhaps I should say that I preferred something a bit more... Read more
OK, that doesn't sound cool and perhaps I should say that I preferred something a bit more... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dave M
Flash Gordon
I can't believe this film is over 30 years old, and my daughter who is seven watched it at film club at school demand she wanted a copy.. she is so happy..lol
Published 3 months ago by Mr J P Anderson
Flash Gordon
Brilliant music. I could listen to Queen all day.
A good skit on the early Flash 'Saturday morning' movies.
Well 'corny' and better for it
A good skit on the early Flash 'Saturday morning' movies.
Well 'corny' and better for it
Published 4 months ago by Graham
Flash Gordon Rules!
This is a classic! Especially when Flash is forced to stick his hand inside the... And the battle at the end is so cool!
Published 4 months ago by PJDJ
Excellent
Fast, affordable and efficient service! Have now introduced my 7 year old to the fantastic world of Flash Gordon! He loves it! Thanks!
Published 4 months ago by Eliboom
Flash - a-ah - king of the impossible
Mongo here I come !!! just great & fun..makes me still dream.. and the soundtrack of Queen, incredible !! a must have !! 7 days delivery to Belgium.
Published 7 months ago by Roberto Sedda
This 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 nut hugger leather shorts out to save the planet... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ctwilliams
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