Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2 Episode 12 Godzilla vs. Megalon

In Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 2 episode 12, the crew of the Satellite of Love are subjected to another cheesy B-movie from the 1970s, Godzilla vs. Megalon. The film centers around the wrath of a giant underground civilization called Seatopia, who summon their own giant monster, Megalon, to wreak havoc on the surface world. In response, the Japanese government awakens Godzilla from his slumber to fight Megalon and restore order to the world.

The crew, including Joel Robinson and his robot companions Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot, provide their live commentary throughout the film, offering witty and often absurd quips and observations to accompany the on-screen action. Their commentary ranges from puns and pop culture references to existential musings and musical numbers, providing a humorous and irreverent take on the film.

As they watch Godzilla and Megalon battle it out onscreen, the members of the Satellite of Love engage in their own hijinks, including a mock fight between Crow and Tom Servo and a series of experiments conducted by Joel. These experiments range from testing the limits of the satellite's gravity to attempting to create a perpetual motion machine, often with disastrous results.

The crew's commentary and antics provide a welcome distraction from the often laughably bad special effects and ham-fisted plot of Godzilla vs. Megalon. However, even they can't completely save the film from its flaws, which include questionable acting, bizarre plot twists, and a general lack of coherence in the storytelling.

Despite its flaws, however, Godzilla vs. Megalon remains a beloved cult classic among fans of the Godzilla franchise and B-movie enthusiasts. Its over-the-top monster battles, implausible plot twists, and general sense of campy fun make it a perfect target for the irreverent humor of the MST3K crew.

As the film comes to a close and the crew prepares to launch their escape pod back to Earth, they reflect on the absurdity of the movie they've just watched and the joys of sharing it with their loyal viewers. Though they may never learn to love the bad films they're forced to watch, they find solace in the community they've built around their shared love of cinema and laughter.

All in all, Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 2 episode 12 is a hilarious and entertaining episode that delivers all the humor and irreverence fans have come to expect from the show. With its classic one-liners, outrageous experiments, and loving jabs at B-movie classics, it remains a beloved entry in the show's long and storied history.