Finally, something the old-school fans will appreciate!

Rating: 9/10 (26 July 2007)

I have been an absolute die hard Simpsons fan since the very first season. It became an every week thing, getting excited about new episodes, and most famously "the couch bits". But within the past 5 years or so, the Simpsons took a bit of a nose dive, so much so I found myself avoiding new episodes at all costs. It made me cringe. When I heard the announcement that a movie was to be made, my first reaction was, great! Then followed by, "Oh no, this could be awful". I avoided all articles, adverts, everything that had anything to do with the movie! I wanted to go in with a clear and open mind. I WAS NOT disappointed. The Simpsons took a u-turn and went back to what they are known and well loved for. The jokes come with ease, unlike the newer episodes, in which the try so hard to be funny. The characters stay true to their form, and is well worthy of being up there with some of the great animated features of all time. Sure it isn't the best Simpsons ever written, but it is just so fantastic to see them back where the belong!