The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection - The Essentials (Manos, the Hands of Fate / Santa Claus Conquers the Martians)
by Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy (II), Michael J. Nelson
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Actor: Bill Corbett, Frank Conniff, Joel Hodgson, Patrick Brantseg, Trace BeaulieuDirector: Jim Mallon, Joel Hodgson, Kevin Murphy (II), Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu
Brand: Ryko Distribution
Primary Contributor: Trace Beaulieu
Primary Contributor: Joel Hodgson
Primary Contributor: Kevin Murphy (II)
Primary Contributor: Michael J. Nelson
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 190 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-08-31
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Rhino Theatrical
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Movie Review: Manos Shows Joel At His Best
Summary: 4 Stars
Manos is every bit as bad as you've heard, but the comedy is so good. Santa is fun ride through the wackiness of space.
I have long been in the Mike Nelson camp of Msties and still keep my feet firmly planted therein. But finally watching Manos, The Hands of Fate made me change my opinion of Joel from "boring, sleepy-eyed creator who should have never hosted" to "sorta funny, sleepy-eyed creator, who should only host after drinking a Red Bull".
Manos is so poorly shot and the "why not" catfights so numerous that I was already laughing at the awkward pauses and confusing wardrobe even before the riffing began. Almost every minute of dialogue is covered by constant riffs(which is just the way I like it) and the Torgo impressions are never a let down. The Pizza Delivery scene with Mike as Torgo had me on the floor-good times!
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is just a goofy movie and the riffing is sufficient, but I feel like a later Sci-Fi Channel Mike episode would have been more appropriate so as to provide "The Essentials" of of both eras of the show.
Manos is available as a single disc, so I would suggest just picking that up on its own, unless you are a completist.
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Summary of The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection - The Essentials (Manos, the Hands of Fate / Santa Claus Conquers the Martians)
Join Joel and his "robot friends" as they're forced to endure two of the worst movies ever made. To maintain their sanity, they hilariously skewer the films' performaces, special effects and dialogue.Comedy DVD Video
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