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The Simpsons Movie (2007)

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Reviews Counted:56

Fresh:28

Rotten:28

Average Rating:2.4/10

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

Runtime: 87 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:25-07-2007

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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The disc's extras start with a pair of audio commentaries.

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12/21/07
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The big-screen debut of America's favorite yellow-skinned family plays like a supersized episode with gags crammed into every verbal and visual nook and cranny ...

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12/20/07
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12/19/07
R. L. Shaffer
R. L. Shaffer
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Be forewarned that The Simpsons, the movie, is merely The Simpsons, the television show, only in an extended format. You want more, you got more.

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12/16/07
Kam Williams
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A parody and satire of American life and funny family strife, The Simpsons Movie merits a look.

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12/16/07
Staci Layne Wilson
Staci Layne Wilson
Buzzine Magazine

I wouldn't rank this with the very best Simpsons episodes I've seen, but it's solid entertainment, with some real belly laughs and some memorable sequences.

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12/14/07
James Plath
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