Review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) by Ted A — 06 Nov 2007

There is nothing quite like mystery science theatre. And that in itself is all it needs.

This review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) was written by Ted A on 06 Nov 2007.

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

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About a third as funny as it thinks it is. Still, that's pretty funny and about twice as funny as most American comedies these days…

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Not even as good as their best episode, but not bad…

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