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Flash Gordon - Conquers The Universe [DVD] [1940]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 4006408860181
Label : Delta Leisure Group Plc
Manufacturer : Delta Leisure Group Plc
Publisher : Delta Leisure Group Plc
Release date : 2008-03-10
Title : Flash Gordon - Conquers The Universe [DVD] [1940]
Actor : Array
Audience rating : Suitable for 12 years and over
Format : Array
Languages : Array
Number of items : 3
Original release date : 1940-01-01
Region code : 0
Running time : 200
Studio : Delta Leisure Group Plc
Theatrical releaseDate : 1940-03-03
Number of discs : 3

Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-07-17 rating:

part 3 of a classic saga!!
flash and friends cross swords once again with the dreaded ming the merciless in this-part 3 of the classic saga-all 12 episodes of action and adventure-great entertainment for all ages

review by: date: 2006-05-20 rating:

How Is This 3-D?
None of the reviewers mention that as this is listed as a 3-D version, how successful the 3-D is, or if, indeed, it IS a 3-D version. I can think of no other reason for buying it. Anybody able to answer this question? I'd appreciate it. P.S. I have not seen the item (in 3-D) and only rated it (based on the original 2-D) because it was required.

review by: date: 2005-06-10 rating:

The third and best of Buster Crabbe's Flash Gordon serials
"Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe" was the third and best of the serials starring Buster Crabbe. Alex Raymond's character first appeared in a comic strip in 1934 and was briefly in the pulps as well, created to be King Feature's competition for Buck Rogers. The very first panel of the strip had the thrilling newspaper headline: "WORLD COMING TO END-STRANGE NEW PLANET RUSHING TOWARD EARTH-ONLY MIRACLE CAN SAVE US, SAYS SCIENCE." Two years later we had the first serial of "Flash Gordon" (a.k.a. "Space Soldiers"), with Crabbe (his hair dyed blonde) as our hero. pIn this 12-part serial finds Alex Raymond's science-fiction hero battling Ming the Merciless (Charles Middleton). Flash has to save the earth from a mysterious plague known as the Purple Death. When Dr. Zarkov (Frank Shannon) finds one a spaceship from planet Mongo seeding the atmosphere it is clear that Ming the Merciless is back to his old tricks. Flash is aided by old friend Prince Barin of Arboria (Roland Drew) and his new wife Princess Aura (Shirley Deane), as they head to Frigia, where our heroes will find polarite, the antidote to the plague, and some really interesting locking Rock People. Of course, Ming is going to go out of his way to stop Flash and his friends. pMy only real complaints are that the costumes look like leftovers from "Robin Hood" and that Carol Hughes replaced Jean Rogers as Dale Arden; yes, she looks more like Dale did in the comic strip, but I did not read the comic strips so that is not a consideration (and I prefer Rogers as a blonde in the first Flash Gordon serial, not the brunette she was in the second, "Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars"). Oh, well, life is full of such disappointments, but we push on. you want to watch the three Flash Gordon serials in order, but if you start with this one you will certainly be able to follow the fun without any problems.

review by: date: 2003-10-30 rating:

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe -
While it is undoubtedly a delight to see these masterpieces brought to DVD, hardened Fans are in for a disappointing time. Having watched and become very familiar with this series, it is frustrating to see just how many scenes have been cut out of this version for no readily apparent reason. Not one episode seems to have escaped this dissection. Take, for Example, the scene in Episode 1 where Flash is is changing into his Arborian unifiorm and admiring a sword while chatting to Ronal. GONE. brMy advice to any Flash Gordon pruists is not to buy this version....you will be sold disgustingly short

review by: date: 2002-06-28 rating:

the prelude to star wars
having watvched these years ago on channel 4 i immediately bought these and was surprised to see how many elements were in here that would be eventually used in star wars. (for example the prelude at the beginning of each episode). the special effects are ancient at best but they don't harm what this series actually is, pure, decent sci-fi

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