Review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) by Laika L — 08 Oct 2008

The bits I saw that is ... are fantastically funny.

This review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) was written by Laika L on 08 Oct 2008.

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

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By Chad B (261) on 17 Feb 2013

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