[QUOTE] [b]matt z wrote:[/b]
That's horrible. They're scamming the FLASH fans now? Why shouldn't all extras be included? [/QUOTE]
Why, you ask?
"Where the real money from the movie is made", that's why!
Jazz 78 · Member since
I got this a few weeks ago and I love it!!! If you like a behind the scenes look at the making of movies then this is a great film about Flash Gordon. The guy's who collect the memorabilia are very interesting to hear from but the story of Sam J. Jones is very interesting indeed! Just the crap that went on during the filming and how during the Christmas break from filming he never returned. Great interviews from cast members and production folks!
dysan · Member since
DVD or Blu Ray? I'm tempted to ask for a rip of the bonus stuff so I can get the other format (and do the same for you) but I'm thinking I should 'support my local Flash documentary maker' :/
Hangman_96 · Member since
I finally got round to watching Flash Gordon not so long ago, after so many years of trying to force myself to do it. That was literally the most horrible film I've seen to date.
dysan · Member since
I agree that seeing it for the first time in 2019 might be disappointing.
Hangman_96 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]dysan wrote:[/b]
I agree that seeing it for the first time in 2019 might be disappointing.[/QUOTE]
1980 or 2019 - doesn't mean a thing to me. I found it utterly useless and pathetic.
dysan · Member since
That's why life is wonderful and we're all so lucky to have different experiences.
thomasquinn 32989 · Member since
It helps if you're familiar with the kind of sci-fi films people saw in the '30s and '40s, especially the original Flash Gordon-serials from that period. The whole movie is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to that era of filmmaking. If you're expecting 'modern' (post-1950s) sci-fi, you're definitely going to be disappointed. It's not for everyone, sure, but I think the attitude with which you see it makes a considerable difference.
Sebastian · Member since
I loved it, even though I know absolutely nothing about 1930's films. And Ted made me love it even more.
thomasquinn 32989 · Member since
I'm glad to see that you loved it, but I'd wager that if you'd watch some of the '30s Flash-films and then saw it again, you'd like it even more.
dysan · Member since
Life After Flash: It was good. I got it for the insight into the making of film of course rather than what Mr Jones did after and there was more than enough of that. Nice to see the old props and production photos. Was also worried that it was going to be one of those docs that ruins the magic of the thing it is reporting on and there was a bit of that, but it goes with the territory. A few talking heads missing naturally which didn't detract from it overall. Would love to have the original 1980s FG TV spot interview footage in better quality - and hopefully someone will dig out the deleted scenes discussed. The bonus features on the DVD feel a bit slight despite there being a lot of them (a minute or 2 here and there - perhaps could've been lumped into to larger bonus films) but I'm happy with it.
cmsdrums · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]dysan wrote:[/b]
DVD or Blu Ray? I'm tempted to ask for a rip of the bonus stuff so I can get the other format (and do the same for you) but I'm thinking I should 'support my local Flash documentary maker' :/[/QUOTE]
I’m trying to see if the extra are viewable/downloadable online but not having much joy yet.
dysan · Member since
Gawd I forgot about this. I was going to get the other disc (Bluray) for the different bonus stuff but obviously totally slipped my mind.
