Review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) by Jim R — 24 Mar 2010

Howlingly funny! I dare you not to laugh your ass off!

This review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) was written by Jim R on 24 Mar 2010.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dave Kehr (1,442) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 01 Sep 2014

In a movie theater, at least, there are other people to hear you laugh, and the film of MST3K already seems a more communal, less onanistic…

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By Jamison R (287) on 05 Sep 2013

A lite version of the fantastic series. This film version was good but kind of watered down…

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By Shawn S (942) on 02 Jun 2013

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These movies are great! The tv show is even better…

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By Alexia F (74) on 24 Apr 2013

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