The Simpsons Movies

The Simpsons Movie

At a Glance:
Score: 9/10 (10 being the highest)
Genre: Animation/Comedy
Director: David Silverman
Homer: Dan Castellaneta
Marge: Julie Kavner
Lisa: Yeardley Smith
Bart: Nancy Cartwright

At last! The Simpsons has finally come to the big screen. This movie is just that, a movie. When I first thought of The Simpsons Movie I pictured just a longer episode, but I was plesently surprised. It feels like a movie the whole time. The acting and plot are just as good, or even better than the show and contain comedy for everyone.

The comedy has many levels. Of course with any comedy, there will be the gags and physical humor, like people getting hit in the groin. However, there are many satirical jokes and ones that take an intellect to understand. That is why this movie is so appealing, there is comedy for everyone.

The only weak spot I could find was some awkward moments. Some of the punch lines try too hard and end up being not funny at all. Also, the supporting characters we have come to know and love have very little part in the movie.

Overall it was a very good movie, with my favorite quote being: “Smithers... I don't believe in suicide, but if you'd like to try it, it might cheer me up to watch.”