Review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) by Scott P — 26 Oct 2007

Hilarious show, even more hilarious movie.

This review of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) was written by Scott P on 26 Oct 2007.

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

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The movie that peaked my interest in this series to begin with, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie is a laugh-out-loud funny spectacle…

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By Nick R (843) on 11 Jun 2013

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By Trace D (18) on 24 Feb 2013

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 02 Oct 2016

Part of the appeal of the program is in the wisecracking. But the movies themselves are also crucial…

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By Shawn W (1,705) on 05 Jan 2015

The usual fare from this group with a few scenes added in to make its own film with the test subject and his two robots…

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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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It's good because it's just like the show…

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For many, a little of this joking will go a long way; devoted fans, however, will wish for a double-bill. Count me closer to the latter group…

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