The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster (1991)

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

In Central City, Barry Allen (John Wesley Shipp) is prepared to watch a TV movie with Christina 'Tina' McGee (Amanda Pays). However, Detective Megan Lockhart (Joyce Hyser) calls him telling that she is in danger in another town. The Flash runs and rescues her from the insane criminal James Jesse (Mark Hamill). Then he has a love affair with Megan. Meanwhile James Jesse is transported to Central City in the police car, but he succeeds to escape and kills the officers. Then he becomes The Trickster and is obsessed for Megan, but The Flash protects her. The Flash decides to challenge The Trickster and he finally arrests the criminal. However, during the trial he is helped by The Prank, who has a crush on him, and he escapes from the justice, promising revenge against The Flash, Megan and Central City. What will The Flash do? "The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster" is a cartoonist television show, with a typical story from the comic books from decades ago. The plot is silly, but Mark Hamill steals the show performing one of the funniest villain ever. My vote is six.Title (Brazil): The Flash II: A Vingança do Mágico" ("The Flash II: Revenge of the Magician")

well well the flash II not half bad the movie was very edgey it wasnt based to close to the comics but it was neat. one thing is that the trickster isnt a guy from the the year 20000 or some thing hes a guy with tricky stuff and hover shoes. i think this movie would have been awsome if it was FLASH II REVENGE OF PROFSSOR ZOOM but thats just me. dont get me wrong the movie was great but way off from the comics i mean if you watch the movie for just somthing to watch thats ok but if you watch it for comic detail then dont. this movie was fare not the best but ok the flash custume was neat the tricksters was ok mark hammil did a good job as the trickster. to finish off i give the flash II revenge of trickster 8 out of 10 ok not perfect.

this movie was brilliant! Mark Hamill played the role of the trickster very very well. CONGRATS TO HIM! he is a wonderful actor. This movie was very funny, but it also had me in suspense. It is a great movie, but i don't think it would be as great as it seems without Hamill.

From the beginning with Danny Elfman's theme this made for video movie displays an ability to entertain beyond it's low budget TV expectations. Mark Hamill's performance as The Trickster is wonderfully over the top and seems inspired by the 1960's Batman series as does the art direction and cinematography. The Flash II clearly outshines the original pilot episode and shows how great this short lived series could be. Not so happy as a clown but happy none the less.