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Summary: A good effort, but could have been better
Review: In adapting their superb series for the cinema, Mike and the Bots chose the obvious way of straightforwardly repeating their proven formula while slightly upping the quality of their sets and cannon fodder, for which they selected Universal's minor science fiction classic This Island Earth.While the result is indeed consistently funny, as well as frequently hilarious, one can certainly hypothesize how it could have been severely improved if they'd taken the time and effort to innovate. Alas, any kind of character development (yes, the original show DID develop their characters) is rendered impossible by the curiously short running time of 75 minutes, far less than an average episode. Said time restriction also caused them to essentially cut This Island Earth, of which little over 50 minutes remain, to shreds. Then again, the much-beloved classic was hardly the perfect choice for the MST3K treatment anyway; I'd have picked something like Irving Allen's The Swarm - great to look at, simple to trim to a manageable length, and full of hilarious ridiculousness, both in dialogue, plot and effects. Along with some more host segments (perhaps even an actual plot?) it could have made a true MST3K epic. But there should be no crying over a lost opportunity, as the final result is indeed very entertaining and a fantastic introduction to the show. Definitely recommended.
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Summary: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Lite
Review: If you are looking to find out, "What's the big deal about Mytery Science Theater?" You have come to the right place. Too bad some big wigs feel it's not worthy enough to be in the coveted DVD format any more. Thank Goodness there is still VHS copies to be had. This is this best movie for the quick-witted. You have to be on your toes to watch this movie and sitting down. Otherwise you may fall victim to the chronic "Fall Over Laughing Syndrome" or F.O.L.S. This "episode" pans This Island Earth, although it was abbreviated and cut down by the studio. From the Evil DR. Forrester to the Robots & Mike this movie is full of all things that make people laugh from the Manos reference to TV's Frank in the door sequence. These refernces for the faithful as well as this lightning quips during the experiment for those who "don't get it". All Msties (although it really is all hope) can hope for is the "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie Special Edition" or the more preferable "Director's Cut." You figure if they can place 5 or so versions of "Army of Darkness" on the market, which is a great movie in it's own right, then they can come up with one Director's Cut for fans of this movie. (sigh) Maybe it's all wishful thinking. At least there are enough MST3K Episodes floating around on DVD as well as the vernerable tapes circulating.
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Summary: Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Review: Imprisoned on a space ship, a good-natured human and two wisecracking robots are forced to view inept sci-fi films by a mad space scientist. The movie they watch is 1955's "This Island Earth," (an edited version) and the robots comment and squawk while watching it. This is merely a shortened episode of the television show Mystery Science Theater. It is worth it strictly for the robot's off-the-wall and often hilarious commentary of the film. The scenes outside of the theater are generally stretches of dull filler. If you like this film, you should either watch for the television show, or watch episodes on DVD and VHS. Overall rating: N/A but recommended. Rated PG-13 for mild vulgarity
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Summary: To die for..
Review: This movie made me laugh so hard that I nearly fell off of my couch and thus, nearly broke my neck.
This most surely would have resulted in certain death but the very magnitude of the humor herein would have justified that death.
Does that then indeed, make this movie to die for?
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Summary: In the Not-Too-Distant Future...
Review: Mystery Science Theater 3000 strikes back with their own movie. Talk about an incredible series: Went through three different channels, two different hosts, lasted ten years, and now has its own movie! Gramercy, being as stupid as they are, didn't advertise this movie that much (If any). Still, this film takes a movie that isn't as terrible as the others. It's still terrible, but is actually upscale from the usual selection. Showing this, it says that Mystery Science Theater can take any movie and turn it upside down. The film chosen for this is called, "This Island Earth." It is about... Well, I really don't know it's a terrible film. The jokes are great. Mike and the bots tore this flick to pieces, it's amazing this film wasn't a huge hit. Any MST3K fan will be pleased with this one.
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Summary: one of the funniest movies
Review: If you're an MSTie and you haven't seen this movie (is that possible?), then you might not be that impressed (many episodes were even funnier than this). BUT, this is still one of the funniest movies ever made. Especially since most of the MST3K episodes that are available on video aren't the particularly funny episodes, owning this movie is a must. Dr. Jemima strongly recommends it.
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Summary: youre going to hate me
Review: i was wandering around my local [store] several months ago, and i noticed this DVD sitting on the shelf... i almost sprinted to the cash register with it hidden under my arm so no one could take it. then fast forward about a month and i read online that the DVD is out of print... I've read all sorts of reviews on this. Yes they edited the movie down. Yes they picked a "good" movie (by their standards). Thats the beauty. what you do, see, is you get friends that havent heard of the show, and you show them THIS episode. It explains the premise outside of a theme song, is short, sweet, bearable, and funny as anything! "Hey his legs are sticking out" i almost wet myself
"I hope you slept well, cuz its time to die" ... i think im going to put the movie on right now.
if you can score a DVD version, GO FOR IT.. if not, i suppose the VHS will work.
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Summary: Very disciplined and very funny
Review: There are a lot of complaints about both the length and lack of depth of this movie. At less than 80 minutes this movie is shorter than the normal episode of MST3K. There are also complaints about how more could've been done with the bumper skits between having to watch the movie, which was "This Island Earth". I disagree whole-heartedly. The fact that the movie was short forced it be disciplined. There were very few moments of silence. At no point were we left to film's badness alone. Also, the between skits were very entertaining. The ability of the people at Best Brains Inc to reproduce the props that were used in the film were uncanny. I have a hard time properly describing how much I loved this movie. If you have never seen an MST3K episode before, start here. This is their best work, if you don't like this, than you probably won't like the shows in the series.
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Summary: Perfect Comedy!
Review: Obviously, this will become a classic in the great scheme of comedy. Every joke is perfect and insanely hilarious. If you do not get this movie, you have no earthly clue what you are missing! Just ask anyone who has seen it.
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Summary: Finally,a movie version of the hilarious show!!
Review: It's great to see a movie version of this wildly original funny show,but if I had to picky,I wished that Mike and the bots would have done a real bad movie instead.I mean "This Island Earth" is kind of hokey by today's standards and Mike and the bots do come up with some witty commments(don't they always?),but why not a movie like "Night of the Lepus" or "Frankenstein's Daughter" or "APE" or..you get the idea...Also,the theme song isn't played at all..Maybe they could have played the theme song while the credits were rolling and have an audience sing-a-long??Complete with a bobbing Crow's head or Servo's head.. Anyway,do I recommend the movie?? Of course!! Is it a good first try?? Yes!It's too bad they couldn't do more movies,but this one is a winner nevertheless....Good job guys! You are missed..So many bad movies out there,so little time..
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