Flash Gordon

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Audience Member I think chronologically the best comic strip inspired style film since Barbarella. People seem to forget how ground breaking films like these paved the way for what are now considered mainstream franchises. In the UK they are still referencing this theme tune for a leading cleaning product on prime time TV, 45 years later... Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/06/25 Full Review Brent H I’m going to try to remain objective in my review of this movie, as I grew up in the early 80s watching and loving it. If you were of a certain age when Flash Gordon was released in 1980, you’re going to have a different opinion than someone who watches it for the first time in 2025. Flash Gordon is not a superhero. Actually, he’s the quarterback for the New York Jets. But really, he’s just a regular guy who has the confidence to tackle evil head-on because he knows that’s his calling in life. Sam J. Jones is perfectly cast in the title role because he's absolutely believable as the character. Here’s what makes this movie great. First, you can’t deny that this would be a totally different film had Queen not scored the movie. Each piece of music they contribute to the various parts of this film is perfectly placed. Brian May’s unmistakable guitar sound adds a certain depth to scenes, including the execution of Flash and the climactic ending. Having Queen attached definitely gives this movie an added sense of credibility. Max von Sydow is brilliant as Ming the Merciless. The makeup and costume departments deserve high praise for turning Sydow into a truly despicable on-screen character. The battle between Flash and Prince Barin, played by a pre-Bond Timothy Dalton, on a floating platform that tilts and projects spikes, stands out as a true highlight. One thing I became keenly aware of watching it as an adult was, for a movie marketed to kids and with a rating of PG, just how sexual it is. As a kid, I was always aware there were certain sexual undertones to various scenes, but when I watched it again at age 48, I couldn’t believe how blatantly visible all of it was. Is this a film for everyone? No. But for a specific group of us, this movie was —and to a certain extent, still is — a non-stop thrill ride filled with bright costumes, colorful characters, intense action, and a soundtrack that was well ahead of its time. Objectively, I’ll give this three stars, but, in my heart, it will always be a five-star masterpiece from my youth. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/29/25 Full Review Peter C I only watched it as someone else wanted to watch it with me. The movie is nothing you have ever wanted, want and will want to see. So bad it made me come here and leave my second review after watching hundreds of movies before. Sadly a waste of time and difficult not to fall asleep watching it. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/25 Full Review Cameron F Flash ahhhhhh Savior of The Universe Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/22/25 Full Review Vincent S. I love this gloriously cheesy space opera! The costumes, art direction and music are outstanding! It looks kind of cheap but it’s like looking at an abstract painting. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/15/25 Full Review Phineas W Boring, dumb and plain terrible this attempt at a movie is not very good but very goofy and slightly amusing Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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