I (Annoyed Grunt)n't think I've seen a funnier animated film.

Rating: 9/10 (30 September 2018)

Somehow, 'The Simpsons Movie (2007)' packs all the smart writing, charismatic characters and undeniable belly laughs of the hit show into a tight, ninety-minute frame without diluting any of it, coming across as a slick feature-length edition of those first few series that everyone seems to love (though obviously not eclipsing them). Its only real issue is the fact that it feels more like an extended TV episode than a proper cinematic experience. This isn't really a huge problem, though, since the established format is already stellar as it is; more of a good thing certainly isn't bad, at least not in this case. This feature is absolutely one of the funniest I've ever seen, carrying the torch from the television program that never fails to make me chuckle. Its revamped animation translates wonderfully to the big-screen, with the plot's events also having tangible consequences for the future of the franchise. The witty, wonderfully satirical script creates some incredibly memorable moments, leading to perhaps the perfect send-off for the Simpsons family (who still grace our screens today but aren't anywhere near as revered as they once were). The movie is always an amazingly entertaining, endlessly rewatchable time. 9/10