First watching - alright; second watching - pretty good

Rating: 7/10 (7 January 2010)

I watched The Simpsons Movie back in 2007 at the cinema. It was...average. Nothing special, played like one of the modern episodes of the show.
I watched it again a few nights ago and I have to say, I actually enjoyed it this time around. I still don't get Spiderpig and it's appeal - just stupid, as was 'Boob Lady' - completely pointless character.
This aside, the movie is satisfying. I honestly think I went into the cinema with pure hatred in my eyes, I expected it to be bad. Now two years later I'm a bit less biased and, well, I haven't watched The Simpsons in so long that it was like revisiting old friends.
The narrative is pretty good, despite the brain-dead distractions of Spiderpig and Boob Lady. I really feel that Russ Cargill should have been Scorpio. I know, I know...Scorpio was a one-off parody villain who wouldn't have a reason to harm Homer and Springfield. But still, it would have been nice.
Overall, open your eyes and watch at as The Simpsons without thinking about The 'old' Simpsons and The 'new' Simpsons. Just enjoy it for what it is. 7/10