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* The exact fate of Munson, Dr. Zarkov's assistant at the film's beginning, is [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse not confirmed]] but it's probably not good either way. If the Flash and Dale crashing the plane into Zarkov's house didn't kill him, the rocket's ignition most likely did. Upon igniting and lifting off, flames are implied to have set the house on fire. That house completely burned down and Munson was incinerated with it!
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* The exact fate of Munson, Dr. Zarkov's assistant at the film's beginning, is [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse not confirmed]] but it's probably not good either way. If the Flash and Dale crashing the plane into Zarkov's house didn't kill him, the rocket's ignition most likely did. Upon igniting and lifting off, flames are implied to have set the house on fire. That house completely burned down and Munson was incinerated with it!
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* The exact fate of Munson, Dr. Zarkov's assistant at the film's beginning, is [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse not confirmed]] but it's probably not good either way. If the Flash and Dale crashing the plane into Zarkov's house didn't kill him, the rocket's ignition most likely did. Upon igniting and lifting off, flames are implied to have set the house on fire. That house completely burned down and Munson was incinerated with it!
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** Worth noting that Ming's story has some holes in it, not that Zarkov would know - he and Klytus are discussing destroying Earth in the opening scene, implying that the story he tells Zarkov is just him [[EvilIsPetty twisting the knife]] on his captive.
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* I always considered that the film's only blemish was that Flash and Ming never had a final sword duel to death, especially since during the last scene both characters are carrying swords. But then, during a recent rewatch it dawned upon me: Flash stabs Ming through the chest... with the Ajax rocket. The rocket itself *is* his sword.
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** Or, Klytus has been sexually active with Aura (either with or without Ming's consent). Sexual manipulation is commonplace in a DecadentCourt; Aura probably traded sexual favors for influence.
*** Possibly, but his actions regarding her seem more like those of a frustrated suitor. That is, he seems to want her in no small part because theretofore he had been unable to have her.
*** Klytus had her. Aura says he wanted her ''all for himself''.
* Now, with most Countdown of Doom situations, the last few seconds are the difference between life and death. However, Fridge horror kicks in when you think about the fact that was the last few seconds of prolonged environmental upheaval with the Earth. Really, Was there much OF an Earth left to save?
*** Possibly, but his actions regarding her seem more like those of a frustrated suitor. That is, he seems to want her in no small part because theretofore he had been unable to have her.
*** Klytus had her. Aura says he wanted her ''all for himself''.
* Now, with most Countdown of Doom situations, the last few seconds are the difference between life and death. However, Fridge horror kicks in when you think about the fact that was the last few seconds of prolonged environmental upheaval with the Earth. Really, Was there much OF an Earth left to save?
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*** Possibly, but his actions regarding her seem more like those of a frustrated suitor. That is, he seems to want her in no small part because theretofore he had been unable to have her.
*** Klytus had her. Aura says he wanted her ''all for himself''.
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* In the scene where Kyltus and General Kala review Dr. Zarkov's memories, Kyltus, upon seeing glimpses of Adolf Hitler and the atrocities committed by his Third Reich remarks admiringly "Now ''he'' showed '''promise'''!" Think about that. Nazi Germany and its Fuhrer instigated a World War that cost the lives of 70-85 million people, with well over 10 million of those killed as non-combatant victims of the Holocaust, and Klytus is only ''mildly impressed'' by that. This underreaction makes perfect sense when you consider that Klytus is from a galaxy spanning empire headed by a megalomaniac tyrant who routinely destroys entire ''worlds'' [[ForTheEvulz for ''fun'']]. Ming probably kills 70 million people before lunch.
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* In the scene where Kyltus and General Kala review Dr. Zarkov's memories, Kyltus, upon seeing glimpses of Adolf Hitler and the atrocities committed by his Third Reich remarks admiringly "Now ''he'' showed '''promise'''!" Think about that. Nazi Germany and its Fuhrer instigated a World War that cost the lives of 70-85 million people, with well over 10 million of those killed as non-combatant victims of the Holocaust, and Klytus is only ''mildly impressed'' by that. This underreaction makes perfect sense when you consider that Klytus is from a galaxy spanning empire headed by a megalomaniac tyrant who routinely destroys entire ''worlds'' [[ForTheEvulz for ''fun'']]. Ming probably kills 70 million people before lunch.
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** Or, Klytus has been sexually active with Aura (either with or without Ming's consent). Sexual manipulation is commonplace in a DeadlyDecadentCourt; Aura probably traded sexual favors for influence.
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** Or, Klytus has been sexually active with Aura (either with or without Ming's consent). Sexual manipulation is commonplace in a DeadlyDecadentCourt; DecadentCourt; Aura probably traded sexual favors for influence.
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* In the scene where Kyltus and General Kala review Dr. Zarkov's memories, Kyltus, upon seeing glimpses of Adolf Hitler and the atrocities committed by his Third Reich remarks admiringly "Now ''he'' showed '''promise'''!" Think about that. Nazi Germany and its Fuhrer instigated a World War that cost the lives of 70-85 million people, with well over 10 million of those killed as non-combatant victims of the Holocaust, and Klytus is only ''mildly impressed'' by that. This underreaction makes perfect sense when you consider that Klytus is from a galaxy spanning empire headed by a megalomaniac tyrant who routinely exterminates entire ''worlds'' [[ForTheEvulz for ''fun'']]. Ming probably kills 70 million people before lunch.
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* In the scene where Kyltus and General Kala review Dr. Zarkov's memories, Kyltus, upon seeing glimpses of Adolf Hitler and the atrocities committed by his Third Reich remarks admiringly "Now ''he'' showed '''promise'''!" Think about that. Nazi Germany and its Fuhrer instigated a World War that cost the lives of 70-85 million people, with well over 10 million of those killed as non-combatant victims of the Holocaust, and Klytus is only ''mildly impressed'' by that. This underreaction makes perfect sense when you consider that Klytus is from a galaxy spanning empire headed by a megalomaniac tyrant who routinely exterminates destroys entire ''worlds'' [[ForTheEvulz for ''fun'']]. Ming probably kills 70 million people before lunch.
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* In the scene where Kyltus and General Kala review Dr. Zarkov's memories, Kyltus, upon seeing glimpses of Adolf Hitler and the atrocities committed by his Third Reich remarks admiringly "Now ''he'' showed '''promise'''!" Think about that. Nazi Germany and its Fuhrer instigated a World War that cost the lives of 70-85 million people, with well over 10 million of those killed as non-combatant victims of the Holocaust, and Klytus is only ''mildly impressed'' by that. This underreaction makes perfect sense when you consider that Klytus is from a galaxy spanning empire headed by a megalomaniac tyrant who routinely exterminates entire ''worlds'' for ''fun''. Ming probably kills 70 million people before lunch.
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* In the scene where Kyltus and General Kala review Dr. Zarkov's memories, Kyltus, upon seeing glimpses of Adolf Hitler and the atrocities committed by his Third Reich remarks admiringly "Now ''he'' showed '''promise'''!" Think about that. Nazi Germany and its Fuhrer instigated a World War that cost the lives of 70-85 million people, with well over 10 million of those killed as non-combatant victims of the Holocaust, and Klytus is only ''mildly impressed'' by that. This underreaction makes perfect sense when you consider that Klytus is from a galaxy spanning empire headed by a megalomaniac tyrant who routinely exterminates entire ''worlds'' [[ForTheEvulz for ''fun''.''fun'']]. Ming probably kills 70 million people before lunch.
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* In the scene where Kyltus and General Kala review Dr. Zarkov's memories, Kyltus, upon seeing glimpses of Adolf Hitler and the atrocities committed by his Third Reich remarks admiringly "Now ''he'' showed '''promise'''!" Think about that. Nazi Germany and its Fuhrer instigated a World War that cost the lives of 70-85 million people, with well over 10 million of those killed as non-combatant victims of the Holocaust, and Klytus is only ''mildly impressed'' by that. This underreaction makes perfect sense when you consider that Klytus is from a galaxy spanning empire headed by a megalomaniac tyrant who routinely exterminates entire ''worlds'' for ''fun''. Ming probably kills 70 million people before lunch.
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* An early hint that the floaty-golden-robot-thing wasn't genuinely loyal to Ming? Its sensors were keen enough to pick up on Flash's whisper to Zarkhov, yet it ''didn't'' rat out Vultan for repeatedly bonking Ming's soldiers on the head during the Football Fight scene.
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!!Fridge Brilliance
* Once Flash finally gets Barin focusing in the right direction, he becomes the King and leader he was always ''meant'' to be.
* I always considered that the film's only blemish was that Flash and Ming never had a final sword duel to death, especially since during the last scene both characters are carrying swords. But then, during a recent rewatch it dawned upon me: Flash stabs Ming through the chest... with the Ajax rocket. The rocket itself *is* his sword.
!!Fridge Horror
* It is strongly implied, to the point of almost being stated outright, that Ming had been sexually molesting his daughter Aura--in public, no less--for years prior to the beginning of the film. When Ming uses his magic ring to force an orgasm on Dale in the throne room when Dale, Flash, and Zarkov first arrive, he asks Klytus, the head of the secret police, if he had ever seen such "responsiveness," to which Klytus responds "No, truly. She even rivals your daughter." It is thus implicit that Ming had been doing the same thing to Aura, presumably in front of his entire court, on a regular basis for years. Now consider Aura's personality, specifically, her hypersexuality, and her willingness to use sex to manipulate others. Those are both textbook responses to sexual abuse (n.b.: certainly not the ''only'' textbook responses, but still somewhat common).
** Or, Klytus has been sexually active with Aura (either with or without Ming's consent). Sexual manipulation is commonplace in a DeadlyDecadentCourt; Aura probably traded sexual favors for influence.
*** Possibly, but his actions regarding her seem more like those of a frustrated suitor. That is, he seems to want her in no small part because theretofore he had been unable to have her.
*** Klytus had her. Aura says he wanted her ''all for himself''.
* Now, with most Countdown of Doom situations, the last few seconds are the difference between life and death. However, Fridge horror kicks in when you think about the fact that was the last few seconds of prolonged environmental upheaval with the Earth. Really, Was there much OF an Earth left to save?
* Although killing Ming stopped the assault on Earth, it wasn't actually Ming ''himself'' who caused the natural disasters in the first place: it was the "great god" Dyzan, who evidently considers smashing up populated worlds to be as entertaining as Ming does. And ''nothing'' the heroes accomplished has done jack-squat to prevent Dyzan from destroying the Earth - or Mongo for that matter - anyway, if Ming's god should happen to take offense at his worshiper's ouster.
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* Once Flash finally gets Barin focusing in the right direction, he becomes the King and leader he was always ''meant'' to be.
* I always considered that the film's only blemish was that Flash and Ming never had a final sword duel to death, especially since during the last scene both characters are carrying swords. But then, during a recent rewatch it dawned upon me: Flash stabs Ming through the chest... with the Ajax rocket. The rocket itself *is* his sword.
!!Fridge Horror
* It is strongly implied, to the point of almost being stated outright, that Ming had been sexually molesting his daughter Aura--in public, no less--for years prior to the beginning of the film. When Ming uses his magic ring to force an orgasm on Dale in the throne room when Dale, Flash, and Zarkov first arrive, he asks Klytus, the head of the secret police, if he had ever seen such "responsiveness," to which Klytus responds "No, truly. She even rivals your daughter." It is thus implicit that Ming had been doing the same thing to Aura, presumably in front of his entire court, on a regular basis for years. Now consider Aura's personality, specifically, her hypersexuality, and her willingness to use sex to manipulate others. Those are both textbook responses to sexual abuse (n.b.: certainly not the ''only'' textbook responses, but still somewhat common).
** Or, Klytus has been sexually active with Aura (either with or without Ming's consent). Sexual manipulation is commonplace in a DeadlyDecadentCourt; Aura probably traded sexual favors for influence.
*** Possibly, but his actions regarding her seem more like those of a frustrated suitor. That is, he seems to want her in no small part because theretofore he had been unable to have her.
*** Klytus had her. Aura says he wanted her ''all for himself''.
* Now, with most Countdown of Doom situations, the last few seconds are the difference between life and death. However, Fridge horror kicks in when you think about the fact that was the last few seconds of prolonged environmental upheaval with the Earth. Really, Was there much OF an Earth left to save?
* Although killing Ming stopped the assault on Earth, it wasn't actually Ming ''himself'' who caused the natural disasters in the first place: it was the "great god" Dyzan, who evidently considers smashing up populated worlds to be as entertaining as Ming does. And ''nothing'' the heroes accomplished has done jack-squat to prevent Dyzan from destroying the Earth - or Mongo for that matter - anyway, if Ming's god should happen to take offense at his worshiper's ouster.
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