
The mad and evil scientist, Dr. Clayton Forrester, has created an evil little scheme that is bound to give him world global domination but first thing's first. He plans to torment Mike Nelson and the robots by sending them a real stinker of a film to watch called, "This Island Earth." He is convinced that this movie will drive them insane. And since the guys cannot control when the movie begins or ends, they are forced to witness the true horror that is this awful movie that ... (Full plot summary below)
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The mad and evil scientist, Dr. Clayton Forrester, has created an evil little scheme that is bound to give him world global domination but first thing's first. He plans to torment Mike Nelson and the robots by sending them a real stinker of a film to watch called, "This Island Earth." He is convinced that this movie will drive them insane. And since the guys cannot control when the movie begins or ends, they are forced to witness the true horror that is this awful movie that has a lobster creature dressed in slacks. But will this be the ultimate cheese that breaks the boys' spirits? It's up to one test subject's quick wit, sharp sense of humor, and utter intolerance for cinematic garbage to foil the plans of the scientist and to save the Earth.
Leave your thoughts about Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie.
| Sci-Fi Movie PageJames O'EhleyIf you're a fan then you've no doubt already seen the movie. If you're not, then dash out and rent it now! You'll probably become one. |
| Boston GlobeJay CarrYou still feel that every delirious allusion, every snidely on-the-mark observational quip, is tickling a different part of your cerebral cortex. Yet the movie lacks the manic highs of the show’s best episodes; it’s a bit too rote and becalmed. |
| IGNJames MusgroveThe writers are comic geniuses, and the experience is so enjoyable that upon viewing This Island Earth's non-MST3K version, a grin will cross your face as you remember this parody masterpiece. |
| Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanYou still feel that every delirious allusion, every snidely on-the-mark observational quip, is tickling a different part of your cerebral cortex. Yet the movie lacks the manic highs of the show's best episodes. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsMichael J. DoyleIf you love MST3K, you'll see it in the theater. I know you will. Just be sure to stick around for the credits; they rag on them, too. |
| Orlando SentinelJay BoyarIf you're on - or even near - the film's wavelength, it's hilarious. |
| Baltimore SunStephen HunterAbout 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. |
| Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumThey've hit a fatal snag. The feature they selected happens to be a pretty good one -- certainly much better than Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie by just about any criterion one could think of. |
| New York Daily NewsDave KehrIn 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 experience. |
| Chicago TribuneGene SiskelFor 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. |