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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. Based on the classic (and infinitely more reputable) comic strip and its '30s screen serialization, this cotton-candy-colored 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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By Harrison Koehli
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Format:DVD
Unfortunately, I never saw this movie as a kid. I would have loved it. But seeing it for the first time in my twenties, despite some bad acting and cheesy dialogue, the film was thoroughly enjoyable. The visual graphics in the film are amazing. The colors and otherworldliness really take you into another place.
Not only is the film completely over the top, it's actually a pretty decent take on totalitarianism and the nature of dictators. By inspiring fear into the hearts of his subjects, Ming is able to "divide and conquer". The people are so afraid of Ming that they will sell each other out for his favor. But Flash Gordon, through his conscience and humanity, is able to bring them together to topple the psychopathic Ming.
Pure fun!
Oh, and the Queen soundtrack is worth the price alone.
Not only is the film completely over the top, it's actually a pretty decent take on totalitarianism and the nature of dictators. By inspiring fear into the hearts of his subjects, Ming is able to "divide and conquer". The people are so afraid of Ming that they will sell each other out for his favor. But Flash Gordon, through his conscience and humanity, is able to bring them together to topple the psychopathic Ming.
Pure fun!
Oh, and the Queen soundtrack is worth the price alone.
3.0 out of 5 stars
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By F. Marra
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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By Dave Pringle
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The blu ray reviews of the movie brought me to this one, and then, some of the reviews which suggested it was a lot of fun. It is really clear on screen and it is a movie unlike others. Repeat watching for sure with this one!
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Flash Gordon (Saviour of The Universe Edition) DVD
This was an awesome buy. It came the week before Christmas, so I had time to wrap it, and was in perfect shape. Read more
Published on Jan 11 2010 by C. Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars
A True Classic
It took such a long time to finally be released on DVD but it was well worth the wait. This is perhaps the most under-rated movie of all time. Read more
Published on April 4 2008 by Paul
1.0 out of 5 stars
not good (1.4/5)
where to start?right off the bat,it was apparent his was going to be one of those 'it's so bad it's good' movies.and at first that's how i felt. Read more
Published on Aug 16 2007 by falcon
5.0 out of 5 stars
FLASH GORDON GET'S SACKED !!
For the money I spent on this all new "Flash Gordon" special DVD edition, I feel completely cheated. Read more
Published on Aug 9 2007 by The Critic
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not the "Savior" edition I was hoping for
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Flash Gordon (Saviour Of The Universe Edition) (2007) Region 1/NTSC DVD
It is nice to have DVD of Flash Gordon (1980) back in the stores again after... Read more
Flash Gordon (Saviour Of The Universe Edition) (2007) Region 1/NTSC DVD
It is nice to have DVD of Flash Gordon (1980) back in the stores again after... Read more
Published on May 10 2007 by Dr. Richard Daystrom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Flash Gorden (1980)
I have seen the seriels from the 1930's and 1940's As well as this Movie They are all Great!!!!!!five stars YES!!!! Read more
Published on Sep 1 2004 by Catherine S. Bates
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cool Movie, Lousy DVD
This review applies to the current Image DVD release. Most people who purchase Flash Gordon remember it from their childhood and wish to relive a part of it. No complaint there! Read more
Published on July 15 2004 by jcb02
4.0 out of 5 stars
Flash Gordon and Max
Many reviewers have focused on how fun this movie is. Others have commented on Princess Aura who is...very fine indeed. However, I enjoy the performance of Max von Sydow. Read more
Published on Jun 27 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic filmaking
It's ia classic right up there with Star Wars. The acting isn't all that great but, it deserves credit for great scenery and costumes. It is definitely worth buying.
Published on Mar 17 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Non stop action
This is not your highest quality script or acting but so what, who cares, it is never boring. The movies is fast action from start to finish and the special effects are pretty dam... Read more
Published on Mar 4 2004
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