A hilarious and fantastic adventure, for fans, casual viewers, and the whole family

Rating: 10/10 (28 July 2007)

When I first heard they were making a Simpsons Movie, I was over the moon with joy. Being the huge fan that I am, I spent then next several months with both eyes peeled looking for trailers, posters, and bits of information regarding the movie. I even got a part time job at a theater so I could watch it over and over again. And then the big night came, after over a year of waiting, I was surprised to say I was actually nervous. A week before the movie came out I was scared that the writers might have screwed it up, and that a huge part of my life would be embarrassed. As the lights dimmed and the big "Feature Presentation" logo popped up on the screen, I had no idea I was in for one of the greats hour and a half of my life.
The movie hits every mark spot on. It's clever, funny, satirical, and all around amazing. Nearly every joke has you laughing out loud and amazed at how witty it can be. There are clever jokes, scenarios, and one-liners for those more mature, and every now and then they give the younger demographic a slapstick gag which to my amazement turned out more mature then most pain gags would seem. Every joke is delivered with good taste and is sure to give anyone a laugh, fan or no fan.
The plot of this movie is very appropriate as it stands out from the average episode. The idea of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, all making a run for it after poisoning and ruining the lives of everyone in Springfield is very appropriate. A power mad government agent plotting to trap everyone in Springfield and subsequently kill them adds to the epic feel of the movie. The writers even strung in emotional subplots for each of the family members (excluding Maggie), some of which can really pull at your heartstrings.
I have only two minor complaints about this movie. The first being that it is too short. Although it may have dragged on with filler if the writers extended it, I feel that the movie could have been longer. I also feel that some of the secondary characters got pushed to the side, particularly Mr. Burns, who was only in the movie briefly.
All in all this is a fantastic movie. It met and surpassed my expectations. Where I work we put our favorite movies on out name tags underneath our names as a way of showing who we are and what we like. On my next shift my name tag will proudly read "The Simpsons Movie".