Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones

Didn't they make the 1980 Flash Gordon "bad" on purpose?

Heck I'd argue that its even 'bad' as I love the film. Unless something is a comedy (Like 'Lost Skeleton of Cadavra') I doubt any filmmaker sets out to make a 'bad' movie. FG was purposely done to be a cartoon-strip looking film with bright colors, etc. There are certainly camp elements and the acting is fun and over-the-top but I don't think they really strayed *too* far from the original strips. Now Flash's ever-evolving wardrobe... now THAT was funny!