Flash Gordon (DVD, 2007, Saviour of the Universe Edition)

I loved this movie when it came out.
I saw it everytme it was on t.v.
The effects & acting are horrible but its fun none the less.
If your into older scifi then you'll love it!
One of my favs from childhood.
Glad to see its been re-released onto DVD.
Course not sure id pay the $20.00 the stores are asking for it.

I purchased this DVD for my 6 year old granddaughter. She saw it on television and fell in love with it. She begged me to buy it for her. I knew that the best option would be Half.com. The prices are better and you don't have to bid, as on an auction site. I reviewed prices, condition, and seller ratings and decided this was my best option. Now, my granddaughter is very happy; she watches it every day.

very please and happy with the order, the DVD was like what you would find at Wal-mart .i have watch the movie about 4 times after receiving .i will be more then happy to order from this seller again.

I like this movie a lot and some may even think I truely love it by how often I watch it. Still it does have its flaws which prevent me from giving it the highest rating allowed. Physically Sam Jones fit the part of Flash Gordon, but his inexperience sometimes strains the envelope of enjoyability. The writers and producers openly admit to there aim of camp satire, yet a little more sutlity could have had more impact. Over all it is a fun romp of a space opera that wasn't intended to be taken seriously. Timothy Dalton, Max Von Sydow, and the other veteran actors give stronge enough performances to even out the rough parts of the production. Throw in bold costume choices and over the top set designs and you elevate this above the B level many of these productions acheive. Queen's music pushes your emotions up and keeps them pitched through out. Action sequences were well planned and fit in with the script's total flow. These pluses balance out any minuses in the whole package. So enough good can over come the bad in the world. Which just happens to be the theme behind the film.

Packaging

The Alex Ross artwork and over all design of The Savior of the Universe Edition is wonderful. Doing the insert card as a pencil sketch ties in with the interveiws about the creation of the production. You see an idea of what it started out as and get to compare it to the completed product. Having the box open like a necklace case, gives you an unconsious sense of value. A lot of thought was given to this project.

Extras

Interveiws of Alex Ross and Lorenzo Semple Jr. were great, but seemed minor compared to the over all prominence of this movie. More history of the characters or the production would have lifted the extras to the level of the packaging and product level. Ross's nostalgic walk down fandaom lane gave the fans a feeling of comradery. Semple's behind the scenes insights were both amusing and slightly disappointing. Fans are looking for the best in what is associated with there idols. Occassionally the truth isn't always uplifting.

Having the original Buster Crabbe serial to compare this with is an excellent bonus. You see the characters in their primative beginnings.

Lastly the trailer for the Sci Fi production of Flash Gordon was more of a warning of what could go wrong, when people have no respect for the work of others.

FLASH GORDON HAS BEEN A FAVORITE MOVIE SINCE I WAS A CHILD. HAVE TO HAVE IT IN MY COLLECTION. GREAT IMAGINATION WHEN THIS MOVIE WAS MADE. WONDERFUL SCI FI MOVIE.

Colorful, tongue in cheek version of the 40's t.v. series and Comic book character. Included is an episode of the t.v. pilot and interviews with the artist of the cover. Reminicent of Barbarella, this dvd is on par with Speed Racer in content and over-the-top technicolor visuals.

I love this movie and wanted a second copy that I could watch and keep the other sealed. This was in perfect condition and the transaction was seamless. I received my DVD within a week.

My husband loves this movie. I am glad that I watched it, but not one of my absolute favorites. I will watch it again in the future. Futuristic kind of movie. Kidnapped into space to save the world kind of movie. If you like that, you'll love this movie.

If you like sic-fi movies than this one is very hard to beat, and it comes from a very long line of comic books. It will make you feel like a hero yourself and wont you be glade when you save the girl at the end of the movie. This is another two thumbs up movie.

I bought this for my 3 year old grandson . . . who is exactly like my son was at his age . . . very willing and very able to watch adult movies. "Flash Gordon" was one of my sons favorite movies, along with "Jaws" and "Popeye". They are my grandson's favorites, also.

it was better then the 1980's version and this was in great quality. was much clearer and sound was crisp. highly recommended.

This DVD was relatively inexpensive and of perfect quality! It was still sealed in its original packaging just like the seller promised and was free of scratches or any other damage. It came within a few days of me buying it without any outstanding shipping fee. I would recomend buying from this person it was a pleasent experience! Thanks!!

I FIRST SAW THIS MOVIE IN 1980 WHILE I WAS VISITING FAMILY IN HONDURAS,C.A. THE MOVIE THEATER WAS JUST 2 BLOCKS AWAY AND I FOUND TIME TO GO BACK AS OFTEN AS I COULD. I WAS THERE FOR 7 WEEKS AND MUST HAVE SEEN THE MOVIE A DOZEN TIMES. MOVIES WERE CHEAP DOWN THERE. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A COPY FOR A LONG TIME. I AM SO PLEASED TO HAVE MY OWN. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

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I loved this movie from the first time I saw it in the eighties. Now it's a cult classic. Plus this version has the first episode of the original Flash Gordon. From the excellent scenes and costumes to the wonderful screen play this film is a joy to watch again and again.

This was a great purchase from a trusted seller. This is one classic that i enjoy a great. The times were great,the rates were low,& most of all,...this movie rocks!!!

After watching the movie back in the 80's I was glad to see it come out on DVD! I worn out the VHS tape. I love the Music by Queen in the movie. For those who have seen it a future James Bond is in the cast. and Melody Anderson is great to look at! I can't wait to let my 7 year old watch it and see if he likes to Sci-Fi the way I did! Good luck getting a copy of this DVD

Any movie that soundtrack is done by Queen has added Bonus points ,but this stands out on it's own. I watched this at a very young age and still held my attention
the special effect were okay for a major movie but the costumes and FX makeup of strange Creatures helped.Worth the 10 bucks to buy

Holy Moly.... had to upgrade my VHS tape to a DVD... this one's for the library... Nothing better than watching a cheeeeezy movie with QUEEN doing the sound track!

Fun movie... we love it almost as much as Elephant Parts!

The remastered dvd was done very well, the packaging was a pleasant addition. he movie was created on a low budget but a big part of my teennhood. Thanks

I couldn't find this item anywhere but on e-bay. I looked and looked for this DVD in stores with no success, Thank goodness for e-bay.

This is an old movie that I wanted to share with my grandsons and the only place I could find it in town it was 29.00 plus tax. I got it for about half that including shipping on E Bay. The shipping was fast and I got an original not a copy.I was pleased with the DVD and the seller.The soundtrack is by Queen and I love the group.

never realistic or even remotely clever, but an excellent movie nonetheless..

i recommend this movie to anyone with a sense of humor

Always a fun show and now that it's been remastered, it's even better. Great soundtrack by Queen and lots of colorful sets and wardrobe. A definite must see again movie.

I purchased this dvd for myself for Christmas.I LOVE this movie however I did not have it on dvd.I was impressed with the overall quality of this product.If I am not mistaken this movie was released on dvd for the first time in August-I was so pleased to purchase this dvd at such a reasonable cost. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone that enjoys science fiction.