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The Simpsons Movie [Blu-ray] [2007]


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Julie Kavner, Albert Brooks, Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Wracking 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
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Synopsis

Fresh from the hit series, THE SIMPSONS MOVIE expands the adventures of the Springfield residents into a feature-length film. Here Homer's selfish antics and his affection for a pig are responsible for a horrific ecological disaster that could spell the end for Springfield. So it's up to the paunchy patriarch to save his family and the town from the mess that he has created.
Just as in the award-winning show, THE SIMPSONS MOVIE skilfully combines smart satire with inspired silliness. Dan Castellaneta, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria, and other regulars of the series provide laughs with their vocal talents. Though THE SIMPSONS MOVIE is best seen after a lifetime of watching reruns of the show and repeating its endlessly quotable lines, viewers don't have to be die-hard fans to get the jokes. Screenwriters Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and company are at the top of their game here, channelling the show at its best. The film comes after 18 series of the series, but it's certainly more in the spirit (and quality) of the show's best years.

Fantastic!
Review date: 2008-08-22 Rating: 8 out of 10

Usually, TV to film doesn't work. Whilst this is by no means the best of Simpsons, it translates well on the big screen.
The overall plot is probably the biggest let down, but it's all the little jokes that make this movie.
Most of our favourite characters are there when Springfield is cut off from the rest of the world due to Homer's incompetance.
Certainly worth a watch for Simpsons fans and general movie watchers.
Good fun from beginning to end.

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Reviews


Dire... just dire.
Review date: 2008-08-06 Rating: 2 out of 10

After waiting nearly 20 years, The Simpsons Movie is here. And it's crap.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of The Simpsons, although the newer seasons are missing something, and the film is like an overly long episode of the newer seasons. I laughed out loud maybe twice throughout the film. The plot is laughable (and not in a good way), and it's all just very... sub-par.

Great animation, but a really terrible film. Save the money and buy Season 5 instead.

It is all about the money baby!
Review date: 2008-07-28 Rating: 2 out of 10

I am going to come right to the point: This film is a load of drivel. I can actually understand why it took over a decade to come out. I believe everytime they looked at what was supposed to be the end-product, they cringed; it is that bad. The plot-line is not weak, it is non-existent; the jokes are lame and it lasts 84 minutes, which is about 80 minutes too long. The Simpsons series is overwhelmingly popular and deservedly so. I'm a huge fan as I think it is one of the most original and clever cartoon series ever. The makers succumbed to that oh-so-familiar human failing: Greed. They wanted to exploit the popularity of the TV show and, financially, they probably succeeded. However, this movie will not help them get new converts and it may very well signal the beginning of the end. What a betrayal.

Awful Film
Review date: 2008-06-27 Rating: 2 out of 10

I really wanted to like this film. I really did. But it was a task that was not possible.
How anyone could see this film as being a modern classic baffles me. They must either be between the ages of 5-10, really immature, have a terrible sense of humor, or brain dead. Judging by some of the reviews, some people are all 4.
The jokes are not witty (Spider-pig. Is that actually supposed to make people laugh? 10-15 or so writers and they come up with that?!), the characters have changed, the story is shocking, and the film is just generally a horrendous experience.
Many of the people that rate the film highly on the internet claim that others are not intelligent enough to get the jokes. What?! They must beyond stupid to say something like that. The jokes are harrowing.
It hurts me inside to see such a brilliant, witty, groundbreaking show turn into one of the worst things i have ever been subjected to.
The Simpsons is dead, and has been for 5 or 6 years.
People, please stop forcing yourselves to like this film and the new Simpsons. They are awful.

so so
Review date: 2008-06-06 Rating: 4 out of 10

it has its moments but ultimatly a big dissapointment and will only satisfy die hard fans of the tv series

Product Details/Specifications


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

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: 5039036036450
Binding: Blu-ray
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-12-10
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 84 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007-07-26
Language: English (Original Language)

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