I am really surprised at the relatively low rating on this one. This episode has just about everything one could want: a fun short, cute skits, a dumb movie, great riffing.
I love this episode because it is heavy on some of my favorite elements of the show: Beaulieu's Crow giggling (which, as ridiculous as it is, Trace Beaulieu's Crow giggle is seriously one of the best sounds I have heard in my life and it GIVES me life, as the kids say), Mike and the 'bots dancing in their seats, genuinely laughing at one another's jokes, doing sound effects and music sounds. Additionally, there is a particular warmth present in this episode. As I have said in other reviews, I think Beaulieu's Crow, Mike and Servo is the best mix of personalities in the show's run and the chemistry is high here!
The short before the movie is A Day at The Fair. It is not my favorite short ever, but it is funny as all of the shorts are. The skits with Mike and the 'bots in this episode are heartwarming. They center around "Magic Voice" (with help from Cambot), showing Servo and Crow what their lives would be like with various not-as-nice versions of Mike after they complain about how he is too nice and boring. These are silly skits, of course, but I enjoy them because they really illustrate how much Servo and Crow love Mike. <3
The movie itself is a pretty stupid TV pilot that was not picked up about a secret agent and all of the shenanigans that ensue in so many movies like this one. The film quality is decent though and there ARE recognizable actors in the movie, most notably Ian McShane and the dude from The Young and The Restless (I think), both which provide great running gags throughout the episode. The riffing is hilarious here--there are many laugh out loud moments throughout and the episode is consistently funny. Crow is off the charts sweet and adorable in this one--I almost forget he isn't real and I totally wish he were. This episode doesn't have many dud jokes and has the right amount of riffs.
Bottom line: this is a must-see for MSTies, in my opinion, and if you are introducing someone new to the show or are starting on your own adventures, this is a great place to start. It perfectly captures the spirit and pure, innocent joy of MST3K. :)
I love this episode because it is heavy on some of my favorite elements of the show: Beaulieu's Crow giggling (which, as ridiculous as it is, Trace Beaulieu's Crow giggle is seriously one of the best sounds I have heard in my life and it GIVES me life, as the kids say), Mike and the 'bots dancing in their seats, genuinely laughing at one another's jokes, doing sound effects and music sounds. Additionally, there is a particular warmth present in this episode. As I have said in other reviews, I think Beaulieu's Crow, Mike and Servo is the best mix of personalities in the show's run and the chemistry is high here!
The short before the movie is A Day at The Fair. It is not my favorite short ever, but it is funny as all of the shorts are. The skits with Mike and the 'bots in this episode are heartwarming. They center around "Magic Voice" (with help from Cambot), showing Servo and Crow what their lives would be like with various not-as-nice versions of Mike after they complain about how he is too nice and boring. These are silly skits, of course, but I enjoy them because they really illustrate how much Servo and Crow love Mike. <3
The movie itself is a pretty stupid TV pilot that was not picked up about a secret agent and all of the shenanigans that ensue in so many movies like this one. The film quality is decent though and there ARE recognizable actors in the movie, most notably Ian McShane and the dude from The Young and The Restless (I think), both which provide great running gags throughout the episode. The riffing is hilarious here--there are many laugh out loud moments throughout and the episode is consistently funny. Crow is off the charts sweet and adorable in this one--I almost forget he isn't real and I totally wish he were. This episode doesn't have many dud jokes and has the right amount of riffs.
Bottom line: this is a must-see for MSTies, in my opinion, and if you are introducing someone new to the show or are starting on your own adventures, this is a great place to start. It perfectly captures the spirit and pure, innocent joy of MST3K. :)
