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The Simpsons Movie [2007]


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Amazon.co.uk Review

Racking up impressive box office numbers right across the globe, the arrival of The Simpsons Movie onto the big screen proved, for many, to be more than worth the wait. But with its DVD release, there’s a compelling argument that Springfield’s finest have come back to their natural home.

The film itself is primarily Homer-centred, with the head of The Simpsons family seemingly consigning Springfield to certain doom when he dumps his waste where he shouldn’t. But, in the true spirit of the show, the plot takes a relative back seat to the antics of America’s first family.

And it’s those antics that offer the film’s gold. As you’d hope, it boasts several laugh-out-loud moments, from visual gags (the rock and hard place being a favourite) through to the by-now infamous Spider-pig. There’s not quite enough material to keep the chuckle counter going for the full duration of The Simpsons Movie, and the criticism that it’s effectively three episodes strung together has some truth to it. But you’d still be hard-pushed to complain for one key reason: The Simpsons Movie is grand entertainment, with plenty of rewatch potential.

So while you can add us to the queue of people who wanted more Mr Burns, and while it doesn’t quite measure up to some of the show’s best episodes, The Simpsons Movie still delivers, and does it with some quality. And Spider-pig is a work of genius…--Jon Foster


a simpsons fan film
Review date: 2008-10-26 Rating: 10 out of 10

me and my sister went to see this in cinemas and i certainly enjoyed watching it.the simpsons have gotten better over the years with all their episodes and treehouse of horror shorts and this is the biggest hit of all.i laughed hard at some parts and it was a genius film.the graphics were good,the acting was superb and it featured some action in it.as a fan of the simpsons i am glad i saw this.
its a great animated movie and adventure and its popularity has impressed too.futurama may be good but the problem is it dos,ent have futurama the movie in cinemas.the reason i gave this a five star rating is because of all the simpsons charecters and the great scene where it shows itchy and scratchy.i dont understand why some people have rated it 2,3 or 1 star.simpsons fans will surely enjoy it as much as i did.i also got it for DVD

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Well done Homer !
Review date: 2008-10-12 Rating: 8 out of 10

Simpsons: Season One (REGION 1) (NTSC)

The whole thing is a mixture of different parodies with fans of Disney & Independence Day getting the needle . There is the usual raucous blend of satire & social comment coupled with madcap slapstick . All our favorite characters are present in this mickey being taken out of conspiracy films left , right and center . As per usual Homer causes mayhem - only now on a bigger scale than is normally the case . There is a good strong moral about not harming the Eco-system through ones own selfishness while the political class comes in for the type of razor sharp critique that Rory Bremner would be proud to call his own . The conflict between love of family & the need for civic duty is touchingly & effectively covered in this film . I am sure that many people long for the sequel !

You can certainly watch this movie on two levels - either as a child laughing at the cartoon type silliness or as an adult enjoying the mockery being doled out to those in high places . It is a feel good spin off from a successful & long running series that is great and knows it . The editing & writing is inspired as is the casting . Amazon are offering it at a great price. So there are certainly worse ways to pass the time than picking up your duff n donuts and having a few laughs with the best purveyors of cinematic parody since the Carry On series proper ended in 1978 . Like the Carry On's The Simpsons are a long running comedy series that know how to get laughs from many subjects and are in many ways historical sources as they betray the attitudes that where popular when they where made . So don't delay - buy from Amazon today !

What I expected is what I got.....
Review date: 2008-10-09 Rating: 10 out of 10

I expected it to be funny, satirical, irreverent, silly, like an extended TV episode, with flashes of brilliance, and above all hugely enjoyable. And that's what it was. Bart's naked skateboard ride is a classic.

I can't understand how anyone who liked the lovely yellow family on the small screen can give this a bad review. True, many of the established Springfield regulars are missing, but you can't have everything. If you're a fan of the Simpsons, this is a gem. There are second hand copies going cheap now, so buy......you won't regret it!

Meh...
Review date: 2008-10-08 Rating: 6 out of 10

The Simpsons Movie is a film that is average on every scale, average story, average running time, and jokes that I have heard in the normal episodes. It's OK, but don't pay much for it.

Like the later seasons
Review date: 2008-10-04 Rating: 6 out of 10

The film is definitely worth more than one or two stars. It is very similar to the later seasons of The Simpsons about 8 onwards) where there are moments of genius coupled with major areas where you just think that the writers have run out of ideas. All the major characters are there, Homer takes centre stage and it doesn't outstay its welcome. That's all I think Simpsons fans really want from the film. It was never going to be an all time classic spin off movie - TV films very rarely are. So it can be placed up there with South Park the movie as opposed to being forgotten quickly like Beavis and Butthead. That'll do for me.

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Actor(s):
Yeardley Smith
Julie Kavner
Harry Shearer
Nancy Cartwright
Dan Castellaneta

Creators:
Dan Castellaneta (Primary Contributor)
Julie Kavner (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036035743
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, PAL,
Release date: 2007-12-10
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 83 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)

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