Interestingly, I got this movie as part of a 10 movie collection called 'The Best Of The Worst'. This movie pack included gems such as "Eegah!","Manos", and "Mesa Of Lost Women". And I have to say..."Unknown World" really doesn't belong in such august company.
In spite of the typical genre copy you'll see for this movie on promotional posters back in the day...UK seems to be fundamentally serious and well meaning in its attempt to convey a message about mankind taking responsibility for its future. And when you compare it to something like "The Incredible Petrified World" (which has a similar plot about explorers in a subterranean world)...UK is obviously in a different and better rank of movies.
But its attempt to balance fantastic themes with a sober, realistic message falls flat because it just....drags...and drags...and drags.
In fact, it is hard to imagine watching "Unknown World" for any kind of real entertainment value. You may watch this once, for some reason...but I can't imagine anyone wanting to watch it again.
In spite of the typical genre copy you'll see for this movie on promotional posters back in the day...UK seems to be fundamentally serious and well meaning in its attempt to convey a message about mankind taking responsibility for its future. And when you compare it to something like "The Incredible Petrified World" (which has a similar plot about explorers in a subterranean world)...UK is obviously in a different and better rank of movies.
But its attempt to balance fantastic themes with a sober, realistic message falls flat because it just....drags...and drags...and drags.
In fact, it is hard to imagine watching "Unknown World" for any kind of real entertainment value. You may watch this once, for some reason...but I can't imagine anyone wanting to watch it again.