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| Flash Gordon [1980] | ![Flash Gordon [1980]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514ZSHYST7L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Mike Hodges
Actors: Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max Von Sydow, Topol, Ornella Muti
Studio: Momentum Pictures
Category: DVD
Buy New: £19.57
Buy New/Used from £6.40
Avg. Customer Rating:  (40 reviews)
Sales Rank: 36909
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: DVD
Running Time: 106 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5060021175373
ASIN: B00005Y41Y
Release Date: March 25, 2002
Theatrical Release Date: December 5, 1980
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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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. i--Andrew Wright/i
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. iFlash Gordon/i 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. pThe 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. --IAndrew Wright, Amazon.com/I
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| Customer Reviews: Read 35 more reviews...
 Pure nostalgic fun! October 24, 2008
What is there not to like about this film? I agree with another reviewer, they dont make em like this anymore! It has its faults but thats part of its charm for me. They even managed to chuck in a few funny lines from time to time.br /The film really captures the style of the comics and everyone seems to be having fun making it. Not a year goes by that I dont catch this movie at least once and its always a treat to see.br /And the theme music ROCKS!
Retro Gold!! October 24, 2008
This was one of the first films I remember watching when I was about 8 years old. Used to hide behind the sofa during the plane crash scene!! :) br /br /This was therefore also one of the first DVD's I bought and so pleased. br /br /Very often force friends to join in with the craziness that is Flash Gordon. It is hard to imagine that it was made around the same time as Star Wars!! br /br /Buy it for a great laugh!!!
 Brian Blessed's commentary is great! May 8, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's worth buying this just for the Brian Blessed commentary - he hilariously praises everyone and everything, even Sam J Jones' wooden acting (calling it 'still' and 'pure'). Genius.
I like to play with things awhile - before annihilation .......... May 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Fantastic, totally over the top, hilarious - I could go on! Highlight is Brian Blessed as King of the Vulcans ("Diiiiiiiiiiive!" and "Gordon's alive?!!!!!"). I love this film!
Gordon's ALIIVVE?! March 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
There really are few films that can compete with this wonderfully entertaining sci-fi camp romp, about an American football player who gets caught up in a galactic struggle against an evil dictator. With energy and pace injected by the bucketful, eminently quotable lines, some fabulously hammy performances (Brian Blessed and Peter Wyngarde in particular are hilarious) and a top notch Queen soundtrack, this is sheer fun and they just don't make them like this anymore!br /br /Of course it should be awful: the script is cheese-on-toast, Sam J Jones was so appallingly bad as the eponymous hero that his lines had to be re-dubbed by another actor, the aliens are able to speak perfect English and the sets and costumes give new meaning to the word garish. But it all works and it works so darn well!!! Director Mike Hodges knows exactly what he's doing and there is never a point where the film begins to take itself seriously. This is one of those pure slices of entertainment that is there to do just simply that- entertain!br /br /I can't think of anyone who hasn't seen this film and not thoroughly enjoyed themselves. If you have seen it and don't own it then I suggest you rectify that now! And be quick about it, there's only 14 hours to save the Earth...br /br /Go Flash!
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