The Simpsons Movie is SPECTACULAR!

Rating: 8/10 (28 July 2007)

Here we are in year 2007 after 18 years (first episode shown December 17, 1989) and 400 episodes of running, of what may be the biggest pop culture icon of all time. Obviously, I am referring to our favourite dysfunctional family, The Simpsons. I am...(read more) sure you heard about them, If not you must be an alien as in foreigner or "Kang" (wink wink). Each week (now everyday), they have delighted us with their "D'oh!" and "Whoo-hoo!" You know their names; you know their colour(s); and some of you are obsessed with the Simpsons as I am (posters, figures, DVDs, tapes,shirts etc). Having seen every single episode of The Simpsons myself, words could not describe how psyched I was. I know the quality of the recent Simpsons has been down-right disappointing/awful, with their "Family Guy" appearance alike. However the movie took 18 years to make (actually 14-15 years, they were going to make the Kamp Krusty episode into a movie); so I had my faith in them turning in The Simpsons into a movie that lives up the hype. And all I can say now is Believe the Hype, because this is actually a good movie that does not let you down. With simple story well told, and colourful designs of the Simpsons universe, and the comedy of...well only The Simpsons can do, it is a throwback to the glory years of The Simpsons. If the movie counts as an episode, this is already in my top 5 or No. 1 despite my love for season 2 through 9. First, the movie is hilarious. This is the funniest comedy movie of 2007 "so far" (as Homer would say). Everyone in my theater laughed out loud at the right moment and seemed to enjoy the hell out of it. And I also dug the references to the classic episodes they made. It was very thoughtful. Second, this movie not only depends on the comedy but also emotions. The Simpsons we LOVED fought each others but at the end of the day they learn their lesson and hug it out. That's the Simpsons we always knew and loved. Sure, they are DYSFUNCTIONAL but what makes them emotional in the show or the movie is that they are FAMILY. Who cares if they are dysfunctional? Aren't we all in some way? There was one particular scene in the movie I admit I almost cried (I won't give it away) because although the Simpson family is non-existent they CAN be REAL. I know they are cartoons and I have no mental issues but sometimes you feel human in them and can relate with them. And lastly, I loved the fact that they used advantages of PG 13 (you will know what I mean when you see it) but also not going over at it like the South Park movie did (I love the movie though) because if there was languages they used like f word it just wouldn't be THE Simpsons.
I will bet even non-Simpsons fan can enjoy this. Why? Because it's entertaining and isn't that all you want at the movies? For me though, it was more than an entertainment it was like seeing my old friends again. It's a little cartoon show that made some contributions on me like learning English off them or making me happy when I am not. There's something about The Simpsons that makes them different, and when I finished watching the movie it helped me realize for once and for all the reason why I love the family so much.
9 OUT OF 10 FOR SIMPSONS FANS 8 OUT OF 10 FOR ANYONE ELSE