The Simpsons Movie Review

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OuttaLeftField
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Worth The Wait

comedy fan, a DVD collector, a frequent film-goer, first in line on opening weekend

Pros

Funny, Fresh and, at times, brilliant, stays true to the spirit of the show

Cons

Not one that I can think of

NOV

2007

For a series that has been on for as long as The Simpsons has (18 years and running I think), it is still remarkable fresh and funny and inventive week in and week out. They push the envelope occasionally on good taste - especially at the 8 o'clock hour - and yet always seem to say something touching or heartfelt about family. The movie - long in gestation - was certainly worth the wait. It stayed true to the series and yet worked well as a stand l alone piece. It had some hysterical bits (Bart's nude skateboard sojourn through town) and a wonderfully droll cameo by Tom Hanks - and a great payoff bit (stop here if you don't like spoilers - even little ones) with Maggie's first word being spoken ("sequel"). I for one would love to see one and hope it doesn't take another 18 years. I've already pre-ordered the DVD (it was a mutual request from myself and my children) and look forward to being able to enjoy the film all over again come the middle of next month. For fans of the series and fans-to-be, I highly recommend The Simpsons Movie.

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The Simpsons Movie
Key Information	Directors David Silverman Genre Comedies Subgenre Family Interaction • Family Life • Animated Worlds • Animated Characters MPAA Rating PG-13 (MPAA) Available Formats DVD: Canadian; Full Frame UPC 024543484288 Release Date 2007 Running Time 1hr 27min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD: Full Frame1hr 27min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentDecember 18, 2007PG-13 (MPAA)024543484387
Credits	Screenwriter Matt Selman
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (10/01/2007, p.58, Jamie Russell): 4 stars out of 5 -- "THE SIMPSONS MOVIE honours the slickness, wit and ingenuity of Matt...

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