Homer's Odyssey...

Rating: 7/10 (19 July 2008)

The Simpsons Movie (2007)
Finally, the long awaited movie version of one of television's greatest ever television shows arrives on the big screen. Is it a disappointment? No. Is it amazing? No.
I have for a few years now enjoyed the clever, satiric, parodic and slapstick humour of the Simpsons and it is of course one of my favourite television shows. For a fifth of a century the town of Springfield has been the centre of comedy where the Simpson family causes havoc (mostly through the ironically named Homer) and live their lives.
The possible story lines for the movie were endless. I heard that an obscene amount of drafts were rejected until the final one was approved.
After worrying pollution levels in Springfield, action is taken, however Homer (along with his spider pig) manage to re-contaminate the whole town with horrific consequences. The EPA (environmental protection agency) puts a glass dome over Springfield cutting it off from the rest of the world. All because of Homer. The film follows the adventures of the family trying to save their town and gain the trust of their people once more.
A funny, enjoyable journey of 90 minutes of cinema, but never exceptional or hilarious. The Simpsons Movie is solid but nothing more.
7/10