Cristi_Ciopron None seems to at least have noticed that this is comedy; one for grown—ups, though, despite the mindless fantasy plot. Now here is a movie that will likely change your world-view. Kidding, of course. It most certainly won't. POTLU at least begins as a lighthearted romp with a female lead, blonde—none other than Kay Lenz. From the very first scenes you have the assets—crazy science, danger, sexiness; the music plays like STAR WARS for the fair. The ground is shaken by an earthquake; the blonde fears a proposed spanking, the mad scientist she then meets looks a bit like the apologist and don Lewis. The flick is '80s; which, basically, means sloppy, vulgar and funny, replete with goofiness—where '70s would mean vulgar and unfunny, suffused with sentimentality. When talking about goofiness, it doesn't matter whether its use is deliberate—but whether it's clever. In POTLU, the use of the goofiness isn't particularly clever. Yet psychologically and humorously, it's sound—even transported in another dimension, a guy needs to feel a lady's ass. (The lady's crisp reply is a bit popular among fans of such C flicks.) So, the basic human drives abide. A blonde and her sidekick slide into another dimension, in a Conan world where they meet strange races, various attackers, and the blonde is kidnapped by a warlord. So that, after the first several minutes, the movie gladly switches to fantasy, and the Sci—Fi is over. After dropping this promising Sci—Fi intro, 'Lost Universe' goes on as a silly comedy, aimed at undemanding adults. (2) The mean guy is Saxon, a cult—actor, the mean son of a bitch, the missing link between Reynolds and Ironside (all three came in Connery's footsteps, as it has been said about Stallone and Brando; from the trio, I enjoy Ironside, I occasionally watch Reynolds, and I dislike Saxon—save for an Italian western he redeemed himself with, once …); to enhance his barbarity, Saxon wears some red trousers. Saxon is mainly mean, dull, and _charmless. The fights are mostly slapstick. It's a goofy comedy, so they all behave like crazy buffoons. It's so mindless, and it's basically not for kids. (3) The main reason for a guy to see 'Lost Universe' is Kay Lenz; but the girl next door, if you can get her, is a lot better than Kay on the screen. Kids might enjoy the adventures of the three sliders, as well. It's a movie people like; a silly comedy, careless and goofy, with a handful of slapstick. And for fans, like myself, of sexy starlets, this flick provides a chance to enrich their shrine (I began with Drew Barrymore, Lara Flynn Boyle, Shannon Tweed, Lysette Anthony, Tanya Roberts, Joan Severance, Patsy Kensit, Penelope Ann Miller—and Jessica Lange, probably not fitting that label, though!)—I mean, Kay Lenz. (4) The IMDb writers I'm reading now are Nuschler (who seems to have ceased writing …) and Gridoon (who's a bit dismissive at times, a bit unfair—but please read him on PILLOW TALK, THE SALTON SEA, PRISON SHIP, etc.)—so make this a tribute to them. (5) So, have a nice time watching 'Lost Universe', or thinking about it. Yet, instead of focusing vainly on Kay's ass, check out the girl next door!

delibebek I can accept that the main characters in this movie are lost and that they become prisoners, but whether this is a separate universe is barely pertinent. Same trees, same animals, same language. Just insert a Hyperborian culture and the necessary mystical villain and you have a reason for Richard Hatch to swing a sword.Two big things lacking in the budget - props and a director of photography. The sword the hero swings looks like a scrap of chrome, cut to form. The shots throughout reminded me of a soap opera. Probably, these fight scenes are just like the fight scenes from every big-budget blockbuster, with the difference being, the scenes in this movie are from one angle, motionless, and not edited for any effect. Somewhere between properly-staged cinema and poorly-staged theater, you find movies like this, which in addition to lack of funding for any of the special stuff that movies rely on, has no pacing, no urgency, and mostly, no universe.The action themes were nice, but the silly parts of the score like when bad guys are thrown from a cliff really missed the comedic mark. I mean, really, were those pennywhistles and kazoos?

wes-connors "A scientist has developed a matter transmitter that he is able to demonstrate for two people, when an earthquake occurs, disrupting the test and plunging the trio into a parallel universe. The trio must adjust to the strange new world, where medieval weaponry is mixed with modern technology, all the while trying to find a way to travel back home. The scientist becomes separated from the young couple and they attempt to find him, all the while a warlord is trying to stop them, so he can take the young woman for his own," according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis.Richard Hatch (as Dan) and Kay Lenz (as Carrie) are both athletic and attractive, in this vapid and vacuous parallel universe adventure. In Terry Marcel's "Prisoners of the Lost Universe", Mr. Hatch and Ms. Lenz get to say naughtier words than they said on episodic television; and, of course, they banter before falling in love. The strange universe looks exactly like our Earth; however, it populated with amusingly costumed and made-up actors. It looks like it should have been a lot more fun. ** Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983) Terry Marcel ~ Richard Hatch, Kay Lenz, John Saxon

tomimt There's this silly scientist (Kenneth Hendel), you see, who has managed to create a machine, a Material Transmitter, which can, well, transmit stuff into a parallel universe. And then there's this female reporter (Kay Lentz), see, who's gonna do a report of the man and then there's this ken-do fighting cable guy (Richard Hatc), who because of an accident gets hooked up in this and they all are like sent into a parallel universe. And in the parallel universe there's some green dude (Ray Charleson), a giant (Larry Taylor), an annoying little thief (Peter O'Farrell) and this, like, evil warlord (John Saxon). And guess who's gonna get napped by the warlord and who is gonna do inventions for him. And who's gonna safe the day.Prisoners Of The Lost Universe is my first camp movie love. When I was a kid I must have watched it dozens of times, even tough it is flat out silly film, whit poor settings and obviously small effect budget. That is the reason I am a bit too generous with my score.POTLU isn't nothing more, than a low budget action/sci-fi/fantasy flick, which, if you are into this kind of films, will make a grin on your face just because it is, what it is. And, at least in the first viewing, you can't help but to applaud for the inner logic of the story and the world. A pod gun. Black and white red eyes pygmies, hot stone worshipers and much, much more.In a word, if you are watching this film, you most likely are into low budget camp films, and thus can appreciate this film for what it is.Score: 4 of 10, Camp Score: 7 of 10