Ep 22. Master Ninja I
- January 11, 1992
In season 3, episode 22 of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Joel and the Bots watch the movie Master Ninja I, a martial arts film starring Lee Van Cleef and Timothy Van Patten. The episode follows the same format as other episodes of the show, with Joel and the Bots providing humorous commentary and jokes throughout the film.
The basic plot of Master Ninja I revolves around a man named Max Keller (played by Timothy Van Patten) who is searching for his missing friend. He meets a mysterious ninja master named Okasa (played by Lee Van Cleef), who agrees to help him find his friend in exchange for Max's help in defeating an evil organization known as The Octagon.
Throughout the film, Joel and the Bots provide humorous commentary on the often cheesy dialogue and low-budget special effects. They also poke fun at the film's portrayal of martial arts, pointing out instances where the actors clearly aren't hitting each other during fight scenes.
As with other episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the humor is often absurd and irreverent, with jokes ranging from pop culture references to puns and wordplay. The episode also includes several fun skits and musical numbers performed by Joel and the Bots, adding to the overall entertainment value of the show.
Overall, Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 3, episode 22 is a fun and entertaining episode of the show. Fans of martial arts films and B-movies in general are sure to enjoy the hilarious commentary provided by Joel and the Bots as they watch Master Ninja I.
