This is more or less what I was expecting...

Rating: 5/10 (18 January 2008)

"The Simpsons Movie". At last! Well, I never really asked for a movie about The Simpsons, but curiosity is often stronger than the interest itself.
Despite the fact that I grew up during the time when the famous TV series was at its best and the fact that it has been going downhill during these last years, I was still curious (although apprehensive) to see this film once I heard about it.
In my humble opinion, this is a mediocre film. Let's be frank: it isn't much better than the modern episodes of the popular TV series. Yes, it has its moments (some good and funny parts), but not much more besides that. However, this motion picture has something that makes it more distinguish than the episodes of "The Simpsons": an original story and the Simpsons family in Alaska. Not to mention that the Alaska's artwork is pretty good here - not bad for "The Simpsons". The important message about preserving our environment is also something distinguish about this.
Nevertheless, this is no way "The Simpsons" which I grew up with.
I'll also list some of the things I disliked most about this movie. What's the point of Green Day's crappy music? And that "Titanic" joke when Green Day sink? And those cameos of Tom Hanks, Arnold Schwarzenegger and others? And, the most important, what happens to the pig? We never see the animal again after the Simpsons escape from their house on fire - the pig was there, left behind and is never seen again. Did the poor animal die burned? I am glad that the Simpsons's dog (Santa's Little Helper) survived, but it bugs me not to know what happened to the pig.
Speaking of the pig, he's the funniest thing about this film. That pig is weird and ugly, but hilarious (especially whenever he imitates Homer).
Overall, for those who grew up with "The Simpsons" I recommend this a try. But don't expect too much. This isn't like "The Simpsons" from 1989 to nearly the end of the 1990's.