Like an extended episode from the golden years...on a much grander scale!

Rating: 10/10 (3 September 2007)

The Simpsons Movie is sort of like a long episode from between the 6th and 11th seasons. It's got the same witty humor you would expect from a good Simpsons episode. It doesn't try to be stupid and random like the newer episodes.
However, it does differ greatly in several ways from an episode. The flow is basically the same, but everything seems a little more serious. It tries to be smart and serious in some ways. The conflict, the dramatic turn towards the end, the resolution, the messages, and all that give it more redeeming power than a simple episode. Homer doesn't seem like a total dumbass, he seems like a caring father and a good man. He's still a dumbass, but not completely.
So, all in all, The Simpsons Movie succeeds at both making you laugh out loud, and making you feel good inside. The best animated movie I've ever seen, and one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. If you love the Simpsons, you'll love this.