Classic Simpsons

Rating: 8/10 (28 July 2007)

I went to see this in the afternoon on a whim, and the small audience was chuckling or laughing out loud just about the whole time. This is basically a very good, long and without commercial interruption, episode. It places particular emphasis on the Simpson family itself and their now familiar individual personalities and quirks, The movie takes advantage of the wide screen format, without going overboard. The intimate quality of the television series is preserved. Basically the Simpsons are huge TV stars who have made the jump to the movies without forgetting where they came from- to pull out a hackneyed cliché worthy of the show itself.
Classic Simpson gags, with a dose of "not suitable for prime-time" nudity and lewdness. Best bit: Bart on a skateboard- what you don't see and then.... well enough, go see the movie. Even the Fox logo in the opening has the classic Simpson touch.
There are a few treats and a surprise for those who have the patience to sit through the endless credits.
Simpson fans will not be disappointed.