not horrible nor great

A Disappointing Continuation

I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Unsolved Mysteries worked so well and here is why: Robert Stack had a voice and narration which had grace and strength which directed each episode. The format had re enactments, theories and experts for each mystery. Similar to the series In Search of, with Americans most wanted all mixed into one. Best part of the format was the audience participation with a call in line. The show went from missing persons, crimes, paranormal activity, searching for people who save love ones etc and even urban legends. The direction, themes, stories, lighting, moods all set up with intrigue, and excitement. The updates always made me want to watch next weeks episode. Stories of reunited couples, finding missing criminals etc where fascinating to watch. I still remember a few episodes.. t I can see why the series lasted over 20 years. Would love to see a remake.

One of the reviews here is titled "They Don't Make Them Like This Anymore," and I have to agree. Now the closest things are true crime and those seem too...Penny Dreadful and don't really pack the same punch.I could care less about Cold Cases unless they were pivotal and huge.Unsolved Mysteries has its fair share of Cold Cases but they seem bigger and more important to the grander scheme of history and science...and they are only peppered in the run along side of history, science, the paranormal, and the purely strange.Dorks like me can binge on it for a long time and only have to skip a few here and there.

The opening scene of Unsolved Mysteries ranks alongside Tales from the Darkside as incredibly chilling opening themes, and I can remember Karl "The Streets of San Francisco" Malden hosting the first few episodes of Unsolved Mysteries.The series debuted just as George Bush Snr launched his "1000 points of light" presidential campaign, continuing a kindler and gentler version of Reagan's eight years in the White House. I don't know if 1000 mysteries were solved, but I know some were solved, so that was enlightening.I remember one touching episode where an Asian-American was searching for his fellow African-American soldier who protected him from racist whites during the Vietnam war. I recall this was solved, so good to know.

This was such a wonderful show, a real original. I hope they are able to make a come back. Recently they have updated their website with a whole new look. They recently featured the murder of a young woman by the name of Lacey Gaines. You can see her edited video created by the Official Unsolved Mysteries at http://unsolved.com/videos/145 The site also take tips and there is a contact form to submit your story. They are very professional and helpful. I hope all fans will take the time to visit their new site and feel free to comment and share. This show is unique and needs to go on helping those who believe in truth and justice. Let's help keep the show going by showing our support. Thank you.