This is what we wanted all along! - A spoiler free review

Rating: 8/10 (27 July 2007)

Saw it at midnight opening night.
after my disgust of the recent seasons, i found myself as being a heavy skeptic. i only saw the movie opening night after a friend offered me a free ticket. and i must say, i'm glad i went.
before you read reviews and full plot synopsis, i would suggest avoiding them just going into the movie without any knowledge and seeing it.
any long time Simpsons fan will be pleased with this film. they toned down the ridiculous antics of the current seasons in favor of showing off character development and depth. they lost their family guy-esquire non-sequitor gags in favor of subtle humor. not quite the intelligent humor of earlier seasons, but definitely good for laughs and showcasing solid writing with nothing too over the top.
the focus was on the Simpson family and their predicament. development between the family and their relationships, and a plot on an epic scale. all your favorite characters are there, but they are not trying to steal the show.
if you've been a fan in the past, and have been skeptical about seeing the movie, i'd suggest seeing it and being pleasantly surprised.
I might actually go see this a second time.