Review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) by Kevin W — 11 May 2008

Unnecessary. Episode DVDs are all superior.

This review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) was written by Kevin W on 11 May 2008.

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

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As a fan of the show this is disappointing…

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By Corey W (745) on 01 Sep 2013

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The incorporated tale of large-craniumed alien scientists, bug-headed mutants and a heavily mascaraed heroine in a pointy-brassiered jumpsuit…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 16 Apr 2013

About as good as an average episode of the series where the cast and writers might've been a little off their game that week…

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By Tommy H (334) on 19 Apr 2015

I didn't think it was very funny. Their first mistake was choosing to watch a movie that's actually pretty good…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 15 Aug 2014

Lots of laugh with Mike and the bots. The movie is much like the good old classic TV shows…

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By Tim C (1,157) on 08 Dec 2012

One of my top four funniest movies ever (along with The Jerk, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Noises Off)…

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I love MST3K and this is basically an above-average episode…

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