The Simpsons Movie Review
by Patiche (larts AT juno DOT com)August 4th, 2007
Directed by: David Silverman
Screenwriters: Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Al Jean,
Ian Maxtone Grahm, George Meyer, Dan Mirkin, Mike Resis, Mike Seally, John Swartzwelder, Jon Uitti
Produced by: James L. Brooks
Theatrical Release: July 27, 2007
Genre: Comedies/Animation
Rated: PG-13
Running Time: 87min
Distributor: 20th Century Fox Films
"The Simpsons Movie" is everything you expect it to be; it's funny, entertaining, but its not your typical cartoon because of its adult content. This 18 year TV sitcom has finally made its way to the big screen with a blast, reflecting 18 years of bliss, drama, and laughter. Parents beware "The Simpsons Movie" is not for children. Its adult content consists of thematic subjects of homosexuality, genitalia, profanity, and violence. With that said, movie goers, and Simpson fans can look forward to a bundle of fun and laughs when viewing 20th Century Fox Films newest release of "The Simpsons Movie."
The television icon of this weekly TV sitcom "The Simpsons" comes into full bloom, bliss and excitement in this newest release of "The Simpsons Movie". The movie opens with the appearance of our most beloved, and awkward father Homer Simpson telling the audience how dumb they are for paying for a movie that they can see for free. The appearance of his son, Bart, and the rest of the Simpson clan also bring on a bundle of cheer as well. And a mouse that is trapped on the moon because of Homer Simpson, the mouse has vowed revenge. These two opening scenes delightfully usher the viewer to the main course of this animated feature "The Simpons Movie."
The vocal talents of the cast are splendid along with well-done colorful animation that is an eye catcher for the children watching this movie. "The Simpson Movie" offers a good stoyline, and plot that keeps our attention to say the least, however, as I mentioned earlier it is the adult content that disturbs me, and a very insulting portrait of what a is supposed to be a wholesome nuclear family framework. "The Simpson Movie" not only insults the family values, but also does a good job of presenting a decay of morality of the family. As you can already see what my final recommendation for this movie will be.
In this movie, the town of Springfield home of the Simpson family has become the subject, and governmental precaution of a terribly tainted, and damaged environment. The EPA has stepped in to please the town of Springfield on quarantine because Homer Simpson has adapted a new pet/ pig, and built a waste deposal tank for himself, and his new pet. After repeated warnings by the government to the residents of Springfield to avoid dumping waste in the local river Homer violated the warning, and deposes his tank of human and animal waste into the river causing an environmental catastrophe.
When the river becomes hazardous, the government closes the town of Springfield, and plans to destroy all of its inhabitants. Homer, and his family decides to leave his home town when the residents get wind that he is the cause of their intoxicated town that's now on the brink of total destruction by the government. Later, Homer and his family leave Springfield, and get the news that the government plans to destroy Springfield and everyone in it. Homer develops a plan to save his hometown.
Inclosing I've pretty much expressed my feelings about "The Simpsons Movie." It's a very funny and entertaining animated movie to say the least. As I mentioned earlier, "The Simpson Movie" is not for children, and it is my recommendation that children should not see this movie for its sexual themes, vulgar language, and violence. The adults and Simpson fans will find this movie quite enjoyable.
Reviewed by Lisa Smith
(c)2007
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