The Simpsons Movie

The best episodes of The Simpsons have always been based on simplicity – things went downhill when they started going too over the top or relying on Homer's endless stupidity. As expected, the film avoids neither, gluing together disparate themes, trying to give space to too many characters (who don't move the plot along) and making the most of Homer's intellectual Neanderthalism, but it's not bad. There are plenty of really good jokes, and the story thrives where the show has always been very strong: in the interaction and personal development of the family members, who are first separated and then more tightly bound together by some crazy event, most often caused by Homer. This pattern is then quite skillfully fitted with both the mandatory outcomes of the side characters or the emergence of new and entertaining characters (the head of the EPA is pretty good), as well as the standard moral and social lessons. I certainly would have liked to see a more coherent and cohesive film that stuck to a simple concept in the style of the early episodes, but even as a die-hard Simpsonsphile, this one pleased the hell out of me and didn't disappoint. (03/05/2011)

It is quite clear that the series is great if you enjoy similar humor. Surprisingly, they managed to convert it into a feature film and I had a lot of fun watching it. Some jokes are incredibly hilarious and the whole crazy story builds up well and has emotions, although very often in a Simpson-esque way. And that's a good thing. This film is the result of great creators. (04/04/2015)

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%. (26/10/2007)

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. (11/01/2012)

Although the last few seasons have slowly but surely shown a fading cadence of jokes, the feature film once again raises the flag of the ship of humor and catchphrases to the very top of the mast. Sure, at 20 minutes, it would be the ultimate concentrate, but even so, it's a perfect example of what has made The Simpsons brilliant for 19 years - drilling down into everything that's going on in America right now: family, politics, celebrity, and religion, all while royally entertaining viewers of all ages. I've watched The Simpsons with my younger siblings (ages 11 and 13) and it's funny to see how everyone approaches each gag differently and still has a great time. Bravo! (17/01/2008)