8 Movies These Directors Need To Make

8. James Gunn - Flash Gordon

James Gunn is currently riding high regarding critical success right now thanks to The Suicide Squad. Of course, it's a shame that the movie's box office returns can't say the same, but it's still safe to say that his creative hand has never been stronger. The man was born to make comic-book movies, and perhaps it's time for him to dip his toes into something far removed from Marvel/DC.

Most people know Flash Gordon from the epic and cheesy 1980s Sci-Fi flick, adapted from the comic strip of the same name. It's the tale of an all American quarterback who is taken into space and given the responsibility of saving the world from annihilation. It's fun, goofy and full of charm, which is precisely what Gunn does best.

The release of Guardians of the Galaxy even halted the development of a Flash Gordon remake helmed by Matthew Vaughn, showing just how similar the projects were. Gunn created the perfect modern exploration of the comedic space opera, so imagine what he could do with this classic property.