Mystery Science Theater 3000: Crash Of The Moons

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  • 1992
  • 1 hr 37 min

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Crash Of The Moons is a classic science fiction movie released in 1996. It is a classic example of the 50s and 60s sci-fi genre which is filled with fantastical and imaginative storylines that catapult the viewers into a world of spaceships, aliens, and star wars. The movie is about the character Joel Robinson (played by Joel Hodgson) and his robots Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo who are orbiting the Earth in the Satellite of Love, a spacecraft built by the evil Dr. Clayton Forrester (played by Trace Beaulieu), who uses it to conduct sadistic experiments on his hapless captives. In this episode, the gang is forced to watch the wacky sci-fi film, "Crash of the Moons," and are merciless in their criticism of the premise, plot, and production values.

The plot of the film revolves around a group of space explorers led by Ranger Rocky Jones, who is assigned to escort two moons, Poseta and Negato, to a more stable orbit. However, a group of space pirates threatens to attack the moons and steal the valuable minerals that reside within them. Meanwhile, a group of inhabitants from Zeta Reticuli, lead by the beautiful Vena Ray, have arrived on the moons to investigate their strange orbit. Rocky and his crew must contend with the pirates and the Zeta Reticulans while trying to save the moons from a catastrophic collision with each other.

Throughout the film, Joel, Tom, and Crow mercilessly make fun of the plot, cheesy special effects, and the acting skills of the cast members. The jokes are timed perfectly with the scenes and keep the audiences giggling throughout the film. The humor is intuitive, and the crew's mockery of the plot leaves the audience gasping for air from laughing so much.

One of the reasons why "Crash Of The Moons" works so well is that the plot in itself is hysterically absurd. The film is about a group of people who are trying to save two moons from crashing into each other while battling the forces of space pirates and aliens who want to steal the valuable minerals on the moons. The storyline is entirely implausible, and this provides the perfect opportunity for Joel and the robots to unleash their brand of comedy.

Aside from the humor, the movie features some beautifully rendered and imaginative spaceships and settings that reflect the imagination and creativity of the filmmakers from the 50s and 60s. The special effects and production techniques might have been sub-par by today's standards, but they add to the charm of the movie and help to create a sense of nostalgia.

The movie's cast is serviceable, but ultimately forgettable, and the script is filled with clunky dialogue and plot devices. Despite this, the film remains a cult classic among fans of the sci-fi genre and fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000.

In conclusion, Mystery Science Theater 3000: Crash Of The Moons is a delightful and quirky sci-fi movie that will leave audiences giggling with its irreverence and humor. The movie is a classic example of the genre and features some delightfully inventive spaceship designs and settings that capture the spirit of the 50s and 60s sci-fi era. It's a timeless movie that will appeal to fans of the genre and lovers of classic sci-fi movies that are so bad they're good.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Crash Of The Moons is a 1992 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

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  • Release Date
    1992
  • Runtime
    1 hr 37 min
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Also directed by Kevin Murphy
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