Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 4 Episode 19 The Rebel Set
- Not Rated
- December 12, 1992
- 5520 min
In season 4, episode 19 of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the crew encounters a film called The Rebel Set. The plot of the movie revolves around a group of criminals who plan a train robbery. The leader of this group is Jim, a man who is disenchanted with society and wants to break free from its constraints.
As the MST3K crew watches the movie, they make hilarious comments and quips about the poor acting, cheesy dialogue, and ridiculous plot. They compare the film to other heist movies, like Ocean's Eleven, and question the motivations of the characters.
One character, Pete, is especially puzzling to the crew. He seems to be the voice of reason and morality in the group of criminals, yet he goes along with the robbery anyway. The crew speculates about his motivations and tries to make sense of his conflicting actions.
As the movie progresses, the crew can't help but make fun of the terrible special effects and continuity errors. For example, in one scene, a man is holding a gun, but in the next shot, the gun disappears and he's holding a briefcase instead.
The crew also takes note of the film's portrayal of women. The only female character, Linda, is a damsel in distress who is constantly in need of rescuing. The crew jokes about the movie's sexist portrayal of women and makes fun of the character's stereotypical behavior.
Throughout the episode, the MST3K crew continues to poke fun at the movie's flaws and make fun of the ridiculous plot. They also include their signature skits and musical numbers, including a hilarious parody of the movie's train robbery scene.
Overall, season 4, episode 19 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 offers plenty of laughs as the crew watches and makes fun of the heist movie The Rebel Set. With witty commentary and hilarious skits, this episode is sure to entertain fans of the series and newcomers alike.