Directed by:
David SilvermanComposer:
Hans ZimmerCast:
Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Albert Brooks, Billie Joe Armstrong, Tress MacNeille, Tre Cool (more)VOD (3)
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After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons family are declared fugitives. (official distributor synopsis)
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In spite of the fact that the last few seasons are going on inertia and lack any good comedy (the first eight seasons are absolutely unbeatable), the first “feature length episode” is proof that the people around Matt Groening have not yet run out of ammo. Especially the first half the film is lethal in the number of jokes and references, even the (bellow)average ones. But it’s still true, as with Asterix, that the Simpsons are not primarily for small children and their humour is appreciated by a more mature and informed audience. Also thanks to the funny references to anything, starting with Arnie's ambitions, ending with the current global warming phenomenon (I was probably the only one to laugh in the whole cinema at the reference to Al-Gore's forklift during Lisa's lecture). Best joke? The change of personnel at Moe’s Bar before Armageddon, when the pansies go drinking and the drunks go praying :o)
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A movie I must have seen at least 20 times and still can't get enough of. Although I already know the whole movie, its every scene by heart, I still consider it one of the best and certainly the funniest movie I've ever seen. Of course, one might argue that this is just a bunch of episodes stuck together, but it’s more than an hour’s worth of the best that The Simpsons can offer, resulting in an absolutely perfect movie full of jokes, one-liners and funny scenes. A guarantee of great entertainment.
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This film about the Simpsons can be introduced in the style of the well-known joke about bad news and good news. Which one should I start with? Okay, the good news. The film is the same as the TV show. The same humor, gags, ironic exaggeration, and pace. Fans of the show will definitely not be disappointed by the film, and those who give the TV show five stars can confidently give the same number to the film. And now the bad news. The Simpsons Movie is exactly the same as the TV show. At the beginning is a scene where the creators parody themselves as the family sits in a theater and watches the movie screen, where Itchy and Scratchy are chasing each other. After a while, Homer shakes his head in confusion and says, "Why waste money on a ticket when I can watch it for free on TV?" The Simpsons are missing the most important thing that makes a film a film. A film screenplay. A film theme that would justify the creation of a feature film. If I were to watch 3-4 episodes of the TV show in a row, it would have practically the same effect. Seeing this episode at home on the screen, I would be satisfied, but at the movie theater, I would be a bit disappointed. Overall impression: 90%.
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The fact that the series is great is probably pretty obvious if you like this kind of humor. Surprisingly, they managed to translate it into a feature film form and I enjoyed the film immensely. Some of the jokes are unbelievably hilarious, and the whole crazy story builds up excellently with emotions, although often in a very Simpsons -esque way. And that's a good thing. This film is the product of great filmmakers.
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When you’re constantly laughing, you don't have much time to notice the shortcomings. The gags come literally one after the other and there are as many references to everything (from president Schwarzenegger to Tom Hanks and beyond) as there are doughnuts in a supermarket. Zimmer's music is excellent as is the unconventional animation, and Homer and his Spider Pig will stay in your memory forever. The Simpsons did a perfect job with their first film. And now I, like a certain little lady, ask: "Will there be a second one?"
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