Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 7 Episode 5 Escape 2000
- March 2, 1996
- 92 min
In Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 7 episode 5, titled "Escape 2000," the crew of the Satellite of Love has been forced to endure another terrible B-movie. This time, they are subjected to the 1982 Italian film "1990: The Bronx Warriors." The movie is set in a dystopian future where New York City's Bronx borough has become a lawless wasteland ruled by rival gangs.
The film follows a young woman named Ann as she tries to flee the Bronx and escape to Manhattan. In order to reach her destination, she joins forces with a group of warriors and attempts to navigate the dangerous terrain filled with rival gangs and violent traps. The crew of the Satellite of Love, including Joel, Crow, and Tom Servo, are all stuck watching this terrible movie and are constantly subjected to its cheesy special effects, cringe-worthy acting, and nonsensical plot.
As they watch the film, Joel and the bots offer up their usual witty commentary and snarky remarks. They make fun of the film's ridiculous action scenes, the poorly choreographed fight scenes, and the terrible dialogue. They also insert their own jokes and puns into the mix, creating a hilarious commentary track that makes the movie much more bearable.
Throughout the episode, the crew also engages in their usual antics, including inventing ridiculous inventions, making fun of each other, and engaging in silly sketches. Crow and Tom Servo, in particular, get into a number of goofy arguments and debates, charming the audience with their witty banter.
Although the movie itself is terrible, the episode makes for great entertainment thanks to the clever commentary and chemistry of the cast. By the end of the episode, the crew has managed to survive another terrible movie and offers up their final thoughts on the experience, giving audiences a hilarious commentary track to enjoy.