Flash Gordon details
| Formats: | PG DVD, Blu-ray |
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| Starring: | Topol, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Peter Wyngarde, Timothy Dalton, Brian Blessed, Sam Jones, Ornella Muti |
| Director: | Mike Hodges |
| Genres: | Action/Adventure - Superheroes, Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Fantasy - General |
| Studio: | ELEVATION |
| Name | Discs | |
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Flash Gordon |
PG Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 46 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 25 Mar 2002 |
| Main languages: | English |
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Flash stands the test of time
By a customer from Hull, England , 09 Feb 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
I actually saw this at the cinema when I was ten years old, and thought it was the best thing since sliced-bread...
It was with a little caution, then, that I selected this title to watch with my nine-year-old son - was my memory cheating on how good this film was?
I have to say though that I was plesantly surprised - yes, it's more than a little cheesy, and the plot is *very* simplistic - but it's still a cracking little film that moves with quite a pace and keeps those B Movie thrills and spills coming.
The acting's not going to win any Acadamy Awards, but it doesn't detract too much from the enjoyment to be had from this title.
And my son's verdict? Flash rocks! (We think he means that he liked it...!)- Was this review helpful to you?
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(39)blast from the past.
By a customer , 16 Jun 2013Good viewing from the past. My boys age 11 and 7 thought it was great. Bit cheesy but worth a trip down memory lane.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A legendary film.
By Camby (6 reviews) , 01 May 2013This is one of the most fun films you'll likely see. Hilarious OTT acting (especially from Brian Blessed & Timothy Dalton) and dodgy effects but that just adds to the charm. The stroke of genius was to have Queen do the music which elevates this what would be a 'bad' film to a 'so bad its so good'. Sit back and just let it wash over you and enjoy. FLASH! AHHHHH!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Put it on xbox
By a customer , 23 Mar 2013So i cant get this on my xbox to watch as it doesnt come up on the search and my laptops broken so i cant watch this film ? Can you make it avalible on xbox ?- Was this review helpful to you?
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(death to ming)
By a customer , 12 Aug 2012how can a film be sooo! bad but sooo! good at the same time flash gordon rules!! (death to ming)- Was this review helpful to you?
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Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiivvvvvvvvve!!!!!! !
By Bassman71 (630 reviews) from Didsbury, England , 22 Sep 2011Cult sci-fi romp featuring Alex Raymond’s hero Flash Gordon and his battle with Ming the Merciless on the planet Mongo.
Silly, camp as hell & very dated Special Effects but this is what makes it all so wonderful.
Brilliant cast with Sam Jones and Melody Anderson fitting well into the Flash & Dale roles surrounded by the hugely quotable & iconic Brian Blessed, dashing Timothy Dalton, scientific Topol, Darth Vader-lite Peter Wyngarde and downright sinister Max von Sydow.
The sets are basic but very colourful and with some truly spectacular outfits with Princess Aura’s being the standouts.
When you consider Star Wars was done three years earlier it does look very cheap and the blue screen is obvious but it certainly adds to the charm of the film.
The music is a bit hit and miss (all done by Queen) with the main theme and action bits very good whilst some of the ambient stuff not aging that well although it does fit the film.- Was this review helpful to you?
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