As if specifically written for Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Rating: 2/10 (9 October 1999)

When I go to the theater so see a movie, I am usually the epitome of theater etiquette. I am quiet and thoughtful and considerate of the people around me. This is consistantly true, with one exception...when I saw "Armageddon". It was as if the producers and writers got together and said, "hey, let's help out the people at Mystery Science Theater 3000 by making a big-budget version of the type of swill they usually watch." As I watched this movie in the theater, the smart-aleck comments rose from my vocal chords with such ease. It was filled with such an unabashed ineptitude that I felt that I had to respond vocally. Why was the movie so bad? Oh, where to begin! With so many elements to consider...the infamous "animal cracker love scene"...the meteor growling, not expelling gas or exploding, but growling(!!!)as it passes the camera...the entire "end of the world as light-hearted comedy" mentality of the production...I just am inundated with compelling arguments for this to be considered one of the worst films of all time. However, in defense of the movie, I've never enjoyed such a horrible movie this much. The rhythm of the scenes is perfect for outside comments. In fact, I bought the movie specifically for the purpose of having parties to make fun of it. When this element is added, the movie becomes quite delightful. It's a shame that Mystery Science Theater 3000 is no more. What fun they could have had with this bomb.