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Summary: "I've never seen its equal!"
Review: First, I'd like to say thank you for reading this. Being as I am the first MSTie to write about this movie, I feel that I should say, "Gee whiz! No one else wrote here!" There. I got it out. Whew! By the way, are you eating celery? Any way, I'm assuming you already know the jist of the show: A guy and 2 robots are stuck in space and are forced to watch horrible movies. They keep their sanity by making fun of these "gems". What you're reading about is "the movie", which was released in thaetres! HOLY MOLEY! This is a really suberb orientation for those homo sapiens who have been neglegent in the viewing of this video cassette. I don't, like, want to, y'know, sorta like ruin this totally tubular thing upon which you're gonna embark. Right? Good God! Buy or rent it already! You are driving me INSANE! G-O-O-O-O! Sincerely, 2 true MSTies END
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Summary: Synopsis of Episode Guide
Review: The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Amazing Colossal Episode Guide is the standard by which all television show companion guides will be measured. Written by the actual writers of the innovative cult televison show "Mystery Science Theater 3000" in which a man and two puppets watch and riducle some of the worst movies ever made. This episode guide contains plot points of every episode from the television show, short stories written by each of the show's writers, and more pictures than your average issue of Tiger Bot. This book was writen well, and was pretty insightful as to the Television Show and the people who make it. A definite must for MST3K fans So if your a fan of "Mystery Science Theater 3000: the T.V. show" you should pick up a copy this amazing episode guide, put it in a dark place with your X-men back issues, because you never know, it may go up in value, but then again, you might want to read it, in which case you should buy two. END
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Summary: Look around, and you might find it. . .
Review: I bought this movie for 7 bucks (used) at a movie/music/book store. I suggest doing the same, since it's being sold for MUCH more on the internet. Hunt around - there's bound to be someone who sold it not knowing it's real worth.While this movie is definitely not as good as the t.v. episodes, it is worth seeing.
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Summary: MST3K- 101
Review: This movie is sort of a "survey course" for MST3K. The basic premise is as simple as it's always been, an average guy forced to watch terrible movies with only his robot friends to help him cope. The movie "This Island Earth" means well but...well...it's terrible. Thus, "MST3K The Movie" is born as the audience is subjected to this movie with only "Mike and the robots" to help us. Much fun is had as even the casual movie buff will quickly realize the inconsistancies, silliness, and basic ineptness of the plot in this film. If you have seen the TV show, you will smile at seeing your old friends in a Hollywood production. If you have never heard of the show, but find yourself wishing Hollywood would just THINK before releasing it's features, you will appreciate the idea of others speaking your mind. "He's thinking what we're all saying." This is basically MST3K "lite". Most of the obscure references and truly idiotic humour has been left back on the TV show. So, die-hard MST'ies may be disappointed especially as it weighs in at a paltry 74 minutes, wilth basically NO DVD additions due to financial constraints. However, if you take the offering for what it is, a beginner course in MST3K the TV show, you will enjoy watching this DVD many times over.
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Summary: "Dear God, I left the iron plug in! "
Review: "As my kids would say at a time like this...." "....'YOU'RE NOT MY REAL FATHER! '" Only a line as hilarious as that can come from one movie: Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Movie. It's the movie based on the show that combines historic, yet boring, sci-fi flicks with hilarious commentary by the 3 wise-cracking main characters, combined with a plot that kept viewers watching until the series ended. But the series will live on forever in this movie, which is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. I fell off my chair laughing ever since the movie started. But this movie has the kind of humor not everyone finds funny, only people who talk loudly in movie theatres or prefer jokes that involve good timing will love this movie. So, in short, if you loved the show and you love a good laugh, you'd have to be insane not to see this movie.
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Summary: The Only Way To Watch Bad Movies
Review: When someone first explained the concept of Mystery Science Theater 3000 to me, I thought that it was the worst idea ever for a movie or television show. Then I saw my first episode, and I was blown away at how funny it was. For those of you who've only seen this movie and never an actual episode, you'll probably be surprised to learn that the movie they screen, This Island Earth, is actually pretty good compared to some of the other stuff they've shown.
Anyway, Mike Nelson (Mike Nelson) is a man who was shot up into space by a mad scientist named Dr. Clayton Forrester (Trace Beaulieu). His plan is to rule the world by driving everyone insane by showing them the worst movie ever made. Nelson is his test subject, and in order to keep his sanity, he built two robot friends, Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy) and Crow T. Robot (also Beaulieu). The trio watches the movies and makes fun of the poor stories, bad acting, and awful effects. Humor ranges from intelligent observations to pop culture references to low-brow cheap shots, so there is something for everyone in this movie.
From time to time, the movie stops, and we see what is called a "host segment", where Mike and the bots do stuff around the ship. A lot of people think that the host segments are stupid, but I personally think that their stupidity is what makes them great. After all, this show is poking fun at bad sci fi by being bad sci fi, so why not go with the flow?
If you have never seen an episode of the show, you may want to watch one before this movie because the density of jokes in this is a little smaller than in the show. The writers were afraid too many people would be laughing in the theaters, and dialogue would be missed, so they toned down the joke count. I know that sounds arrogant, but they weren't incorrect. But I know that most people will find this movie very enjoyable.
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Summary: Please re-release the DVD
Review: I have always loved the MST 3000 TV show. I believe this movie to be the best work they have ever done. I just want to vote for the re-release of the DVD!
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Summary: What the Heck?
Review: I have the movie on tape, and I just looked it up on amazon.Why is the price so high?the Movie is decent but I gave it one star because of the price
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Summary: "Ladies & Gentlemen, A Flock Of Seagulls"
Review: OK, so I am still try figuring out what makes a dvd like this go out of print. Afterall, Rhino has released volume after volume of the television treasures, so the market must be strong enough. Granted, it is not MST3K's best movie commentary (This Island Earth), but the breaks between the movie were very well done for the big screen. As a fan, everyone should have this, but not for $100.00 a shot. I bought mine at Borders for $12.99 ages ago. A re-release would be nice.
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Summary: An Explanation Of Sorts...
Review: First let me just say that I am a huge fan of the film and the show. One of the main reasons for a trip to the wilds of Minnesota in December '97 was to go on a tour of Best Brains Productions, which is where they filmed the show. I'd recommend any of the episodes on DVD and say that the movie is definately worth it too.
Now to explain for those of you that wonder why the film is out of print... Back in the day, Universal signed a deal with a production company by the name of Grammercy to produce films to be released through Universal. Everything seemed to be going okay until they started to have a dispute over, if my memory is totally correct, DVD and video revenues. Whatever the main reason, Grammercy took Universal to court over the whole thing and Universal stopped production on DVDs from their partnership with the production company. There are several films stuck in this little litigious black hole, like Pam Anderson's BARB WIRE, that have been allowed to drop out of regular circulation due to this battle. Unless there is some kind of decision either way concerning this, I think that the film will remain hard to find on DVD for the time being.
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