Whoo hoo! Best movie ever

Rating: 9/10 (28 July 2007)

Ever since I've started seeing previews for this movie, I've been excited. Could it possibly be? Classic Simpsons humor brought to the big screen without mangling the characters that have become so real and interesting over the years? Well, I'm happy to say that this movie delivered, and then some. Hearty laughs were interspersed with genuine heartfelt moments (seriously, I got teary-eyed at one point), and the magic of the early seasons of the show was captured flawlessly. Homer wasn't just a food-monster with a few one-liners every so often, and all the other characters had similar depth. All this was achieved within a mere one and a half hours.
I applaud all my favorite Simpsons writers (yes, you too, Swartzwelder, much as you try to avoid the spotlight). This movie has waited decades to be made, but it was certainly worth the wait. I can't wait to see it again.