Review #215: Flash Gordon.
Cast
Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon), Melody Anderson (Dale Arden), Topol (Dr. Hans Zarkov), Timothy Dalton (Prince Barin), Max von Sydow (Ming the Merciless), Ornella Muti (Princess Aura), and Brian Blessed (Prince Vultan) Directed by Mike Hodges.
Review
First off, this film is adapted from the comic strip by Alex Raymond in 1934. It had already been adapted to film serials, television series, and even radio. It was written by Lorenzo Sample Jr (Who had also written Batman (1966) - #177), and it shows. Colorful effects with good design and a variety of acting talents, including (say it with me here) BRIAN BLESSED. Sydow does an allright job, given what he has to work with (Jones is decent, even if he reminds me of He-Man) It's funny how George Lucas has said he took inspirations from Flash Gordon for Star Wars, and I can see why. Action and flair with loads of fun (including having the soundtrack by Queen) to go with it. A shame there would be no sequel.
Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.
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