Flash Gordon Film Review: He’ll Save Every One of Us
By George Robbins
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This film review for the 1980 film Flash Gordon is being written to illustrate the fact it is a gem. The film itself, while strange, does have a pretty coherent plot. Following this it is also decently written, and this makes the story relatively easy to follow. Most people don’t even know where the character comes from and I can see why it would be confusing. After all a football player in space isn’t usually how sci-fi films go. At least not how watchable movies go.
The character of Flash Gordon was originally created as part of a space opera comic strip. I know that fact on its own makes the premise of this movie strange, but hear me out. Throughout the film, there are countless situations that arise and some border on the side of “huh?” The reason for which is the fact that those events seem to just be random. Though it all just ends up coming together. The absurdity of the film is what makes it so great.
For a film from the 80’s, it has a long run time at almost 2 hours. That works perfectly for the film, however, as everything that is squeezed in has a time and place. This film is an epic from the 80’s to me and I think it should be seen that way. Nothing to me compares to how the film plays out, and I will always find it entertaining. Hopefully if you decide to watch it you’ll find it entertaining as well.
If you want more information on this wonderful film, click here. If you like this film, I recommend that you watch Dr. Strangelove.