Product: Spongebob Squarepants: Movie
Rating: 3.0
Funny, but the humor was not as dense as the TV show
We saw this on opening day, Nov. 19, and found it to be funnier than many of the mixed reviews we read beforehand stated. Although it is true that the humor is less dense than in the TV show and some of the funny characters that liven up the TV show have little screen time in the film, Spongebob and Patrick are onscreen most of the time and up to their usual silliness. Adults and kids alike did laugh out loud during the film, and overall it was an enjoyable experience. Of course, like the TV show, some jokes were operating on different levels for kids and adults, which has always been one of the main assets of Spongebob. The film was not as great as the best of the TV episodes, but fun and entertaining nevertheless. Unlike some reviewers, we did not feel that we had wasted our time or been cheated and the 90 minutes passed quickly most of the time. It is helpful if you are familiar with the series before seeing the film although not a strict prerequisite.