Fresh
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.
Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Every year Hollywood makes hundreds of movies. This is one of them!
1996 · 1h 13m · PG-13
Comedy, Science Fiction
Directed by
Jim Mallon
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Overview
In the not-too-distant future, the evil Dr. Forrester forces a temp named Mike into a series of experiments, where he's forced to watch cheesy movies so the mad scientist can monitor his mind. However, as Mike can't control where the movies begin or end, he'll try to keep his sanity with the help of his robot friends.
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80%
Tomatometer
Fresh
There are still enough bad makeup jobs, pretentious lines, and coy sexual situations to give the chattering puppets plenty of fodder.
Dave Kehr, New York Daily News
Fresh
If you're in the mood for some knuckleheaded comedy at the expense of -- in mad scientist Dr. Forrester's words -- "a stinky cinematic suppository called This Island Earth," then get thee to some place playing MST3K.
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Fresh
It's a fun enough way to pass the time. And fans of the TV version of MST3K certainly won't be disappointed. But it would be just as much -- if not more -- fun watching it in your own living room with a bunch of rowdy pals.
Janet I. Tu, Seattle Times
Fresh
[MSTies] can rest assured that the movie is about as funny as a typical episode of the show that is, pretty darn funny in a sly and satirical sort of way. For others, the movie can serve as a good introduction to the whole MST3K phenomenon.
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
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