D'oh! They forgot to make this movie funny!

Rating: 3/10 (25 July 2007)

There's no question about it; this movie will excel in the box office regardless of the amount of reviews criticising it. It's The Simpsons, and Mr Groening is fully aware that he could serve up cold vomit in a tin, slap a Simpsons logo on it, and he would still make a hefty profit. This film wasn't far off exactly that.
The animation is, well 2D, which is a rather refreshing change to view on the big screen; seeing as every animation is in 3D these days. However, it is far more impressive than the conventional animation which we see in the televised version of the show.
The plot lacks substance, and has little depth, and fails to evoke intrigue by the audience. It reflected the more recent episodes, which are tired, and almost unbearable, and that's for half an hour! Imagine sitting through one ninety minutes of it! The basic plot outline is the government wants to destroy Springfield, and it's up to the Simpson family to stop it.
The script has no wit or charisma, and the humour became dependant on slapstick comedy as appose to clever jokes. This is a shame, as one of The Simpsons greatest achievements was the ability to make those with a drier sense of humour chuckle.
The character focus is on the Simpson family; naturally. However, it is often the supporting characters who provide the greatest comic relief, and it is unfortunate that so many of them play such minor parts within the movie.
In conclusion, this movie will become a success. Some will rate it highly; others will chastise it, and in my opinion rightly so. The Simpsons have let standards slip, and this movie is a glaring example of how a once much loved family show has now become a tired and downright second-rate animation.