Cinematical has posted on the UK exclusive release of Flash Gordon (25th Anniversary Edition) DVD.
Though the US seems to be heartlessly ignoring Flash Gordon’s 25th anniversary, readers in the UK (or those with a region-free DVD player) can celebrate with a totally kickass new DVD edition. Included on the disc (which reportedly offers a great transfer) are two commentary tracks, one by director Mike Hodges, and the other by costar Brian Blessed, as well an episode of the original Flash Gordon serial (starring Buster Crabbe).
This is good news. I currently own an old copy of Flash Gordon on DVD but the picture quality is questionable and there is no special features -well a trailer, but they all have that-. What truly puckers my ass, is that this galactic adventure classic will not be released in the US -or Canada even-. Luckily I have a region-free DVD player, but that isn’t going to make it any easier to get my hands on Flash. I am looking forward to sitting back on my sofa with a fat bowl … of popcorn … and enjoying movie moments like Flash (Sam Jones) playing football in the royal palace, Princess Aura (Ornella Muti) tied to a torture table, Ming (Max von Sydowand) -Ming rocks-, and the awesome soundtrack performed by Queen.
Are you a fan of this Sci-Fi classic?
If so and you live in the States or Canada, what are your feelings on the UK release only?
Finally; if you have experience purchasing DVD’s from overseas, give us some helpful resources and things to look out for when taking on this type of hunt.
Hail Ming!
