Do you find a really bad movie more amusing than annoying?  Have you ever watched a lousy flick with friends and improvised dialogue for the actors or make remarks in jest about how stupid the film is?  Have you ever wondered what happens to the other sock?  If you answered yes, you will enjoy "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie".

The premise is that the evil Dr. Forrester is subjecting Mike Nelson and his robot companions Tom Servo and Crow to some of the worst films of all time, as part of a plot to beat the world into submission.  Yeah, this premise is pretty weak in itself, but the commentary from these three is what you'll be hooked by.

What this intrepid trio does best is make fun of stinky celluloid for the audience's amusement.  They do the unimaginable; they make an utter piece of trash not only watchable, but hilarious.  It's open season on ridiculous movies, and the film is merely a showcase of their regular television program of the same name.  It's a great concept, and has proven to be popular with many viewers.

The film for the mocking is "This Island Earth."  A particularly cheesy selection that can actually be found on DVD in its original format without the hilarious commentary.  Some people regard it as a sci-fi classic, but it's essentially been brought to better light with the help of the MST3K team.  No one is safe.  They even mock their own credits.  Watch this one with friends if you can; it's really well done.

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