World Famous Comics: Flash Gordon (Saviour Of The Universe Edition)
Flash Gordon (Saviour Of The Universe Edition)
Starring: Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Topol, Ornella Muti Directed By: Mike Hodges Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Universal Studios Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: August 07, 2007 Running Time: 112 minutes Theatrical Release Date: December 05, 1980
Product Description: New York football star Flash Gordon vaults into outer space to battle the nefarious Ming supreme ruler of the planet Mongo. Ming intends to conquer planet earth and hunky Flash teams up with several of his daring female admirers as well as the brilliant Dr. Zarkov in an effort to thwart the monomaniacal evil-doer. Features a fun score by rock group Queen.System Requirements:Running Time: 112 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: PG UPC: 025193298324 Manufacturer No: 61032983
Amazon.com essential video: 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
A Dozen Great Fantasy Films at The Castro Theatre in SF August 8 to 14
August 8 Return To Oz, Beetlejuice, Meet The Feebles
August 9 Labyrinth, The Never Ending Story
August 10 THE DARK CRYSTAL, Legend
August 11 Flash Gordon, Heavy Metal
August 13 Ladyhawke, Beast Master
August 14 Conan, Flesh & Blood
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A classic movie.. I got my DVD today and I must say I am really happy with it. I felt like a kid again watching this movie and even watching the theatrical trailer. I loved the interview With Alex Ross, I myself am an artist so I appreciated it. I noticed half the people on here whining about the audio and this and that...and really..It doesn't even matter...this is a great classic film! And if you appreciate the genre then you will love this movie! The people who complained need to learn they shouldn't always sweat the small stuff. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD IT WAS MADE IN THE 80'S What do you expect? Great film..and lots of fun.
Classic This is a classic. And they redited it so it looks amazing. The case is cool too if you want to display it. It fold up to open. I really love this movie. You should check out the new figures they just put out for it.
A brief comment Having remembered fondly the other Buck Rogers movie from the late 70s, if I recall right, I had always wanted to see this one.
I wasn't disappointed. Filled with dramatic and improved special effects (it was now several years from the first Star Wars movie), spectacular cinematography, absolutely fabulous costumes, beautifully done sets, and a stellar cast, this movie delivers on all counts. I suspect just their costume budget was more than the original Star Wars movie.
The plot is well known, so I won't comment there. But the entire cast looks like they're having a grand time with this campy, fun-filled, futuristic romp. Brian Blessed, who plays Vultan, the king of the Hawkmen, looks like he's having the time of his life. In fact, while watching the movie that I reflected that I couldn't ever recall seeing an actor having such an uproarious, rip-snorting good time playing a role. He is absolutely beside himself with the pleasure of playing that part, and I just found out why after doing a little research on the IMDB site. Here's an except from the page there:
"As a child he and his friends used to play at Flash Gordon, inspired by the Buster Crabbe TV serials. In these childhood games Brian would always play Vultan, leader of the Hawkmen. In the 1980 film Flash Gordon he played the same role as he had in childhood."
No wonder Brian is having such a good time. :-) It's amazing that he got to play the role of his favorite character in the big screen movie. Good for Brian, who has always been one of my favorite actors. What an amazing coincidence and stroke of good luck for Brian.
All the actors are great too, and Max von Sydow is perfect as the evil Ming. But everyone else in the cast is superb also, including the ones I didn't know as well, and I only knew Timothy Dalton from his James Bond roles.
Overall, a fun movie that more than does justice to the original concept.
Reluctant Hero Masterpiece Keep in mind that the effects are "80's Awesome", Flash is a great movie. It has something for everyone and is a fun family film to boot. This was one of my favorite films as a kid and the soundtrack is amazing. The surprising thing about this film is how engaging all the supplemental characters come to be. They are not the paper-cut "extras" that permeate so many other films of this genre. FLASH is legendary! Enjoy!
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