Watch Mystery Science Theater 3000-- Space Mutiny

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Space Mutiny is a 1997 sci-fi comedy film directed by Jim Mallon and written by Joel Hodgson, Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Mallon. It is the fifth feature film based on the TV series of the same name, which follows a man and his robot companions trapped on a spaceship by mad scientists who force them to watch bad movies.

The plot of Space Mutiny follows a group of rebels led by Commander Kalgan (John Phillip Law), who hijacks a spaceship called the Southern Sun and plans to sell its cargo of comatose passengers on the black market. The ship's crew, led by Captain Devers (Cameron Mitchell), must stop Kalgan and his henchmen before they destroy the ship and everyone on it.

As with all episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the film is presented with humorous commentary from the show's host, Mike Nelson (played by Michael J. Nelson), and his robot sidekicks Tom Servo (voiced by Kevin Murphy) and Crow T. Robot (voiced by Bill Corbett). The three of them mock the film's plot, characters, and special effects with a barrage of jokes and pop culture references.

One of the main targets of their ridicule is the film's low-budget production values, particularly the use of recycled footage from the television series Battlestar Galactica for many of the space battle scenes. The film's hero, a muscle-bound space pilot named Dave Ryder (Reb Brown), is also a favorite of the trio's jokes, with his over-the-top machismo and constantly fluctuating hairstyles.

Despite its tongue-in-cheek critique of the film, Mystery Science Theater 3000: Space Mutiny maintains a loyal fanbase for its unique brand of parody and humor. The film has often been cited as one of the best episodes of the series, thanks in part to the memorable one-liners and improvised ad-libs from Nelson, Murphy, and Corbett.

In addition to the comedic commentary, the film also features several musical interludes from Tom and Crow, as well as a skit where the robots perform a parody of the opening sequence from The Beverly Hillbillies. The film's end credits also include a comedic song about the film's villain, Kalgan.

Overall, Mystery Science Theater 3000: Space Mutiny is a laugh-out-loud comedy that pokes fun at the conventions of bad sci-fi movies. With its irreverent humor and talented cast of characters, it remains a fan favorite and a classic entry in the Mystery Science Theater 3000 canon.