A lot of the humour in the Flashman novels is based on the discrepancy between how Harry Flashman appears and what he's actually thinking. He certainly lacked the stature, but on the other hand he did project that natural insolence one would expect from Flashy. Sadly it was a huge disappointment then - so I left it alone for 20 years before going back to watch it again, but it was no better the second time. But you don't even have to be a fan of the books to enjoy this movie, or know the fascinating actual histories of Bismarck or Lola Montes to enjoy the larger-than-life characters.
Besides, I think it was a mistake to have started off with a novel whose plot had already been redone to death over the years – the protagonist, in fact, goes through a "Prisoner Of Zenda"-type adventure where he has to impersonate a look-alike royal! Was this review helpful? ROYAL FLASH is another enjoyable historical romp from writer/director George McDonald Fraser and Richard Lester following on from their earlier in the decade outing in the form of THE THREE MUSKETEERS. Woof! Besides, I think it was a mistake to have started off with a novel whose plot had already been redone to death over the years – the protagonist, in fact, goes through a "Prisoner Of Zenda"-type adventure where he has to impersonate a look-alike royal! Hooray! There is still a film to be made of Flashman and if true to the behavior of Flashman as his devotees would have it, it could be a great movie. There is much seriousness in the way the adventures that Flashman has - after all, he is involved in dangerous situations. Hilarious film-although I wish they'd dig up the two-hour original. Was this review helpful? Was this review helpful? Malcolm McDowell proves a fitting choice for lead, even enjoying himself in a dual role later on in the proceedings, while Oliver Reed's Bismarck is a real scene-stealer. ", I can't help but be reminded of Rik Mayall's Lord Flashheart. At A Royal Flush, we do it all with just one call. 11 out of 13 found this helpful. He was cunning and could appear to be likable and admirable if it suited him. 10 out of 18 found this helpful. By clicking the Download now button, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Adobe Software Licensing Agreement. This film is a travesty of the Flashman we all know and appreciate. A Royal Flush provides handicap accessible toilets, portable sinks/hand washing stations and hand sanitizer stands as well for your commercial and event needs.
Was this review helpful? So back when the movie came out, i was exited. But they made it too silly in my opinion. "T'ain't the weapon. McDowall was/is a small man whereas Flashman was big, strong and assertive and he used his strength to pander to his particularly liking of being a bully. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. I believe that the filmmakers have got the balance right and fully enjoyed this adaption of the Flashman papers. Another quibble some Flashy purists have expressed is that McDowell is not "stout" enough to play Harry. But overall he was one of the best novelists and writers of all time. Biographical movie of the life of French sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (Scott Antony). Students faced with an ethical dilemma about the dehumanization associated with the tradition of hazing, at a military college in the Southern United States, take matters in their own hands. 5 out of 5 found this helpful.
The choice of Roddy McDowall as Flashman was disastrous. It was cornball and silly and so dependent on puerile slapstick humor that if fails completely. It is still a puzzle to me why such a fine film stiffed at the box office and was hard to find on TV or video for so many years. But Bismarck has something more sinister in mind for Harry and the Prince.Audience members murmer objections and so does the headmaster 15 out of 16 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? T'is the man behind it! This is conveyed in the novels, but not conveyed at all on film due to the its comedic style. What kills the film is that it is made as a comedy. Was this review helpful to you? 0 out of 0 found this helpful. Lots of laughs in this zany Brit comedy in which Malcolm McDowell plays a worthless, womanizing jerk whom is cruelly used in a political scheme by evil Count Von Bismarck in order to overthrow a rival country. Composer Gustav Mahler's life, told in a series of flashbacks as he and his wife discuss their failing marriage during a train journey. The story is pretty ludicrous (but of course!) Perhaps one day we may see Flashman done justice on screen. A young swordsman comes to Paris and faces villains, romance, adventure and intrigue with three Musketeer friends. Flashman is supposed to be a big strapping fellow). Was this review helpful? but I guess thats where some of the fun and entertainment comes from, that its not entirely predictable. The first few Flashman books were just marvelous, then they started to lose their spontaneity and they became as if written to a formula. As a fan of George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman series I have seen this film many times and it's a treat to finally own a widescreen transfer on DVD. Was this review helpful? No large battle scenes and it could be made in European locations. A ruthless rancher, and his gang, use extremely long range rifles to kill the men who kidnapped his infidel wife. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin.