Customer Ratings & Reviews

I don’t know if the younger crowd would enjoy this because it’s dated and kind of Corny but for some reason I always loved this movie and Glad I got it in a Steelbook now. They were not trying to make a Super special effect movie even for the time period. If you think of it as a comic book made to movie keeping the comic book aspect it’s a great Flash Gordon movie.

This was filmed in 1980 and has become a classic. Go Flash

Cult classic with a great Queen soundtrack to boot!

This movie is so bad it's good. Not many movies are like that, but this one is definitely at the top of my list for that sort of thing. I had it on DVD, but I wanted to experience the sheer magnitude of it's so bad goodness that when Best Buy had it for ten dollars I snatched it. There's no special editions as far as I'm aware, but I'm sure at some point there will be. This also came with movie money which I used to see Ted 2 for free, so basically it was as if I bought this for five dollars - a steal. I love Queen, so naturally I also own the soundtrack. Overall, this movie is just one of those silly movies that you could just watch anytime you need a pick-me-up.

Arrow Video & Studio Canal's collaboration on the transfer of Flash Gordon is a stunning example of the 4K UHD format. If you're a diehard fan of the film, Arrow Video as well as Studio Canal (both released their own versions of the same transfer) have deluxe editions of this film opposed to this single-disc release. No matter which edition you get, know that the preservation of this film has never looked better.

For fans of Flash this is the way to go. Unlike a lot of older films restored in 4k, this looks amazing with minimal issues at the higher res. You still see a little of the shadowing around ships as they fly by, but no different than the blu ray version. I’d buy the bigger set which includes “Life After Flash” that follows the life of Sam Jones and the struggles he’s endured.

Loved this movie since it came out in 1980. Nice to own a 4K copy so I can watch it whenever the mood strikes. Looks great and has enough extras to keep me entertained. Would recommend to any fans of the film.

Wow! what a blu ray. Watching this 4K transfer was an absolute joy. The colors, the sound. I was giddy watching it again. This was a treat for me. This is the best looking transfer I have ever seen it. The audio, whoa!, the bass that was missing in the previous DVD's and Blu ray's is now there. Thank you Arrow. What ever you folks are doing, please keep on doing it. My hats off to you.

This movie, while not big on character development, is still a fun movie. The Queen soundtrack is unforgettable. One thing about older movies, special effects flaws can become much more noticeable in 4K UHD. In the beginning, with the capsule containing Flash, Dale and Zarkov. If you watch the Hawkmen, their wings become transparent. It was no different with similar special effects-laden movies like "The Empire Strikes Back", which had similar problems. Despite the issues, it's still a worthwhile addition to your 4K movie collection.

I was very happy to hear that Flash Gordon would be released in 4K by Arrow and really appreciate the effort. The 4K visuals with Dolby Vision really bring out the color palette of this movie. I won't comment on the actual movie because you're going to get it if you've seen it and liked it. I only deducted one star since it missed the chance for upgraded Dolby Atmos or DTS-X audio which would have really taken it to the next level. The DTS-HD soundtrack is adequate but just could have been better.

Such an amazing set!! Not only is the 4K remaster of the original film negative absolutely gorgeous, but the level of special features across the 2 discs plus the poster, lobby cards, and production book makes this a PERFECT example of how to re-release a movie into a 4K Upgrade. Arrow releases are always fantastic, and this set is a prime example of their best work.

I purchased a 4K player and wanted a few movies to test the players functionality and viewing experience. I saw this movie and it hit me like a brick. I had to purchase it. A positive cult classic and available in 4k. It cannot get any better than this and I had to purchase it. Great 4k quality, great for the nostalgic ages and good story line. Awesome music-Queen.

It's Flash Gordon - what more needs to be said? Joking aside, this cheesy action movie has never looked or sounded better and I love it! Dolby Vision really makes the colors pop and stand out - they are incredibly vibrant. Perhaps it would have benefited from an Atmos track, but for an old 80's movie, the included track does not disappoint.

I pre ordered this was soon as I could... The problem being the BB website wasn't very specific and I thought I had ordered the 4k with Blu Ray combo edition... So I have Flash Gordon 4k with no 4k player so I can't say if it's any different from the old Blu Ray I own ... On the plus side the price was great for a new 4k disc ...... that I can't watch.

This day in age it’s hard enough to get the classics as it is let alone remasters of them. This steelbook is polished and pretty as heck. They didn’t slouch on the performance value. I was lucky enough to get the last copy at my home store and for less then the full price. Not the show for everyone but if you like Flash Gordon then you ave to have this.

It's very cool that independent companies like Arrow Video are already producing 4K releases, like this Flash Gordon release. The single-disc edition is the cheapest, but you do lose out on a 2nd disc of bonus features. Noticeably missing is the "Life After Flash" documentary, but I still decided on the standard release simply for the lower price.

I had really been wanting to see this again, before watching the documentary on Sam Jones. Luckily this steelbook version came out at an affordable price. After using some reward certificates, how could I resist. The quality is excellent, and it even comes with the original first episode of the Flash Gordon serial from the 30's. Highly recommended!

I was in sheer disbelief of this new 4K transfer. It looks like it could have been shot yesterday and mastered today. The color is rrally something to behold. Arrow is as good if not better at the restoration game than your heavy hitters like Criterion. And always major points for including the original stereo track.

There really is no place to begin. The cheesy acting, the scene chewing, the dialogue, the camp, and QUEEN! This movie really has a storied history and it shows. Brian Blessed and Timothy Dalton just take over every time they are onscreen. Max von Sydow as Ming clearly understood that the villain is the most interesting while Topol just goes overboard. The only sad part is knowing that all of Sam J. Jones's dialog was dubbed by another actor. Watch it with tongue firmly in cheek.

Fantastic looking case! While I did enjoy the movie a lot when I was a kid it hasn't quite aged as well as some others, it's still nice to watch now and then but is goofier than i remember. lol Definitely worth having in your library with all the grate niche Sci-Fi movies of 80's period.