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The Simpsons Movie (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 185

Fresh: 166

Rotten:19

Average Rating: 7.5/10

Consensus: The Simpsons Movie contains the hearty laughs, biting satire, and honest portrayal of an American family that makes the show so popular. And it boasts slicker animation and polished writing that hearkens back to the show's glory days.

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 87 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Jul 27, 2007 Wide

Box Office: $183,049,643

Synopsis: THE SIMPSONS MOVIE may not qualify for the honor of "Best. Movie. Ever," but even the harshest critics like Comic Book Guy will find little to dislike in this hilarious comedy. Springing from Fox's... THE SIMPSONS MOVIE may not qualify for the honor of "Best. Movie. Ever," but even the harshest critics like Comic Book Guy will find little to dislike in this hilarious comedy. Springing from Fox's hit series, the movie expands the adventures of the Springfield residents into a feature-length film. Here Homer's selfish antics (and a hankering for free donuts) 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 Emmy-winning show, THE SIMPSONS MOVIE skillfully combines smart satire with inspired silliness. Dan Castellaneta, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria, and other regulars of the series provide laughs with their vocal talents, while Albert Brooks is hilarious as the film's villain. 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 Co. are at the top of their game here, channeling the show at its best. The film comes after 18 seasons of the series, but it's certainly more in the spirit (and quality) of the show's best years. [More]

Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Albert Brooks

Director: David Silverman

Director: David Silverman
Screenwriter: Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, David Mirkin, Mike Reiss, Mike Scully, Matt Selman, John Swartzwelder, Jon Vitti
Producer: James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Mike Scully, Richard Sakai
Composer: Hans Zimmer
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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May 12, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • NTSC
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33
  • Widescreen - 2.39

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Digital Surround - Spanish, French
  • DTS 5.1 ES - English
  • Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Alternate Scenes: Deleted Scenes (5; w/ Description Cards)
  • Trailers: Promos (5)

Audio Commentary:

  • 1. David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore, Rich Moore - Animators
  • 2. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Richard Sakai, Al Jean, Mike Scully, David Silverman - Producers; Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith - Voices
 
 
 
 

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Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
04/23/09
Peter Keough
Boston Phoenix

the writing of the episodes are so brilliant that the big-screen version simply lives up to the show's name

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
08/17/08
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

From its very first frame the movie is through and through The Simpsons and its creators have taken the time and care to make this worth a trip to the theater rather than waiting for another syndicated rerun to come on.

Full Review Source: Paste Magazine | comment Comment
07/31/08
Sean Gandert
Paste Magazine

Hysterically funny, genuinely cinematic -- and you get to see Bart's doodle, too.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
05/20/08
Richard Luck
Channel 4 Film

'The Simpsons Movie' only sporadically harnesses the boundless creative energy and satirical edge that earned Groening's series its reputation as one of the most sophisticated comedies in TV history. For fans, however, it is a gift long overdue.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Examiner | comment Comment
04/10/08
Rossiter Drake
San Francisco Examiner

We barely get a line from Mr. Burns, Moe, Lou and the rest of the bunch, but following Homer J. Simpson is not a bad way to spend an hour and a half of your summer.

Full Review Source: The Scorecard Review | comment Comment
03/03/08
Jeff Bayer
The Scorecard Review

Hardly calls for the emphasis of a feature presentation except that it's a powerful form of market engineering.

Full Review Source: Cinema Signals | comment Comment
01/23/08
Jules Brenner
Cinema Signals

You'll be laughing the whole way through to the style of gags and set-ups the series is famous for.

Full Review Source: Dark Horizons | comment Comment
01/15/08
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons

One of the year's funniest theatrical releases, [but] it's also tough to shake a feeling of mild disappointment.

Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness | comment Comment
01/08/08
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness

Thankfully, the cinematic adaptation bears a strong resemblance to the great early Simpsons episodes, with a consistent script, nonstop jokes, and lots & lots of Homer.

Full Review Source: Film and Felt | comment Comment
12/29/07
Gabe Leibowitz
Film and Felt

The big screen version of the legendary TV series is a fitting tribute and is worth the wait.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment 1 Comment
10/22/07
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

If you combine all important elements into one 87-minute 'PG-13' film, will you have what Comic Book Guy would call the ... Best. Episode. Ever?

Full Review Source: HollywoodChicago.com | comment Comment
09/21/07
Adam Fendelman
HollywoodChicago.com

As a full-length cartoon, "The Simpsons Movie" is drawn out - but in a good way.

Full Review Source: Cinemaclips.com | comment Comment
09/13/07
Roger Tennis
Cinemaclips.com

Gives us the most evil EPA agent in movies since William Atherton unleashed the minions of Zool on New York City.

Full Review Source: Film Snobs | comment Comment
09/03/07
Stephen Himes
Film Snobs

Doh! What a colossal disappointment. The Simpsons Movie has its funny bits but so does the average Marge-centric episode. But this is a highly anticipated 90-minute episode for which audiences have to pay.

Full Review Source: Peterborough This Week | comment Comment
08/29/07
Mike Sage
Peterborough This Week

The movie does at least broaden the canvas the story is played out on, but fans expecting to see many of the series' usual haunts -- school, Moe's Tavern, the nuclear plant -- will be disappointed to find that they are merely glimpsed here. For all its sh

Full Review Source: IGN Movies | comment Comment
08/22/07
Stax
IGN Movies

Let's be honest, though: there's no way a Simpsons Movie was going to be perfect. But is this the best possible Simpsons Movie that we could have hoped for? The answer is a resounding "Woo hoo!"

Full Review Source: Giant Magazine | comment Comment
08/20/07
Ethan Alter
Giant Magazine

Is The Simpsons Movie funny? ...Yes -- but not as funny as it is wide.

Full Review Source: Nation | comment Comment
08/18/07
Stuart Klawans
Nation

I wanted to like this, but I felt like one of the suckers Homer talks about for paying for something at the theatre that I can watch at home for free.

Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
08/18/07
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

though Homer himself chastises us, near the start of the movie, for paying for something we can watch on TV for free, I consider the money I put down my contribution to Groening's good cause.

Full Review Source: Perihelion Journal | comment Comment
08/17/07
Jay Antani
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