after 66 year flash gordon still have an appeal scifi or adventure or epic feel that many of today science fiction adventure strive for and fail to deliver . the only way to fully enjoy this serial be just to sit back and not pick at anything ( hokey effect and dialogue and why flash doesn not go for princess aura etc . ) . and a for you old people who saw flash gordon back on the serial screen or on t. v. back in the day and if you want this fine serial to remain appeal to future generation and get your kid or grandkids to watch this when theyre young . it work for me ( male age 18 or under ) . positive .