Watches
August 02, 2023
An Ishiro Honda film with a more international setup, but that doesn't really change a whole lot. I'm watching his films for the cheese and the cute model work, and both are available in spades here. It's a pretty decent adventure too, with a tad more happening than is usually the case.
Scientists accompanied by a journalist are diving in a small submarine to unexplored places. An underground volcano goes off and the submarine is hurled off course. The men are saved by another sub, led by a captain who claims he is part of an underwater paradise. While he shows them his world, they are attacked by the captain's arch-nemesis.
There's a bit of everything here, from lost/hidden worlds to laser fights and mutant animals. It makes little sense, but it allows Honda to play around like the giant kidult he is. It also makes sure there are few dull moments. It's not the most glorious or fancy cinema, but there's an undeniable charm that makes these films quite easy to watch.