The Simpsons Movie Review by Metallic Orb

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2007)

The production of this movie has been contemplated since 1990 by Simpsons creator Matt Groening. He often said that the making of a Simpsons movie would result in the end of the series. This is not the case. The series has been renewed for at least another 4 seasons.
My greatest fear was that this movie would ruin the series. Luckily this did not happen. The first twenty minutes of the film are completely brilliant.
My second greatest concern was the development of an animated TV series into a feature length film. It is difficult to stretch slapstick humor and witty phrases that often depend on commercial breaks for their full effect into something that will work in a film. I believe The Simpsons Movie accomplished this. The viewer must keep in mind that the film is indeed a movie and so longer dialogs should be expected in order to fully develop the plot. This is one way in which the movie varies from the TV series.
Following the tradition of social commentary in the series, there is an overarching theme in the film of being conscious about how we treat the environment. Green Day guest stars in the film and there is a special cameo appearance by a big name Hollywood star that you will all recognize. Most of your favorite Simpsons characters will be seen in the film as well as a few new ones like the "Big Boob Medicine Woman" and "President Arnold Schwarzenegger." Aside from some full frontal nudity, expletives and Homer flipping the bird, this movie is a solid extension of the series and must be seen by any casual Simpsons viewer for its fast-paced humor, clever commentary about our society and the opportunity to finally see all of your favorite Simpsons characters on the big screen! Enjoy the film and let me know what you think!