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Release Date:
27 July 2007 (USA)
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Tagline:
See our family. And feel better about yours. more
Plot:
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons family are declared fugitives. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 2 wins
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16 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(95 articles)
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(From The Guardian - Film News. 24 November 2009, 4:01 AM, PST)
Steven Spielberg And Stephen King Join Forces To Scare The Crap Out Of You
(From MTV Movies Blog. 20 November 2009, 8:00 AM, PST)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 24 November 2009, 4:01 AM, PST)
Steven Spielberg And Stephen King Join Forces To Scare The Crap Out Of You
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An unbiased and fair review from a long time simpsons fan
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Dan Castellaneta | ... | Homer / Itchy / Barney / Grampa / Stage Manager / Krusty the Clown / Mayor Quimby / Mayor's Aide / Multi-Eyed Squirrel / Panicky Man / Sideshow Mel / Mr. Teeny / EPA Official / Kissing Cop / Bear / Boy on Phone / NSA Worker / Officer / Santa's Little Helper / Squeaky-Voiced Teen (voice) |
 | Julie Kavner | ... | Marge Simpson / Selma / Patty (voice) |
 | Nancy Cartwright | ... | Bart / Maggie / Ralph / Nelson / Todd Flanders / TV Daughter / Woman on Phone (voice) |
 | Yeardley Smith | ... | Lisa (voice) |
 | Harry Shearer | ... | Scratchy / Mr. Burns / Rev. Lovejoy / Ned Flanders / Lenny / Skull / President Arnold Schwarzenegger / Kent Brockman / Principal Skinner / Dr. Hibbert / Smithers / Toll Booth Man / Guard / Otto / Kang (voice) |
 | Hank Azaria | ... | Professor Frink / Comic Book Guy / Moe / Chief Wiggum / Lou / Carl / Cletus / Bumblebee Man / Male EPA Worker / Dome Depot Announcer / Kissing Cop / Carnival Barker / Counter Man / Apu / Drederick Tatum / Sea Captain / EPA Passenger / Robot / Dr. Nick (voice) |
 | Marcia Wallace | ... | Mrs. Krabappel (voice) (credit only) |
| Billie Joe Armstrong | ... | Green Day (voice) |
| Tre Cool | ... | Green Day (voice) (as Frank Edwin Wright III) |
| Mike Dirnt | ... | Green Day (voice) (as Michael Pritchard) |
| Tress MacNeille | ... | Sweet Old Lady / Colin / Mrs. Skinner / Nelson's Mother / Pig / Cat Lady / Female EPA Worker / G.P.S. Woman / Cookie Kwan / Lindsey Naegle / TV Son / Medicine Woman / Girl on Phone (voice) |
| Pamela Hayden | ... | Milhouse / Rod Flanders (voice) |
 | Joe Mantegna | ... | Fat Tony (voice) |
 | Albert Brooks | ... | Russ Cargill (voice) (as A. Brooks) |
| Russi Taylor | ... | Martin (voice) |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for irreverent humor throughout.
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Runtime:
87 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Netherlands:6 |
Argentina:Atp |
Ireland:PG |
UK:PG |
Finland:K-7 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Australia:PG |
Germany:6 |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) |
Portugal:M/6 |
Sweden:7 |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) |
Norway:7 |
Denmark:7 |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Singapore:PG (cut) |
South Africa:PG |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #43622) |
France:U |
Chile:TE |
South Korea:12 |
Brazil:12 |
Malaysia:U (cut) |
Taiwan:PG-12 |
Peru:PT |
Japan:U
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The character of Russ Cargill went through two different designs. Burger King, which licensed the right to make give away figurines of the characters, had started making figures of the rejected design when the change was made for the movie. Also, a number of mutated animals were considered for use, including a four eyed deer and five eyed raccoon, when it was decided to use a multi eyed squirrel as the result of Springfield Lake's pollution. However, the five eyed raccoon was included on the BK Marge Simpson figurine.
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Goofs:
Continuity: When Russ Cargil is speaking to the town of Springfield on the big screen, on the top left hand corner you can see the Simpsons house with the dome turning on an angle cutting half way through the yard, but in other shots it is perfectly straight right at the back of the yard.
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References Alexandra's Project (2003)
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Soundtrack:
Also sprach Zarathustra
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Who was the singer singing on Homer and Marge's wedding tape?How did critics react?
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It seemed inevitable that one day, a simpsons movie would wind up on the silver screen. It was surprising that it took 18 years or so after the families conception for it to happen, but it did, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
Most Simpsons fans have realized that the quality of the TV show dropped tremendously around five years ago. While in the glory days of the show (seasons 4-8 in my opinion) almost every episode was an unforgettable and instant classic, and the show was widely regarded as the funniest, and perhaps the best thing on television. However, something happened along the way. Perhaps it was just the writers running out of ideas, or trying too hard to be funny, or a combination of both, but the simpsons lost its appeal to many fans. Once, watching The simpsons was once a joyous, weekly thing, now, it has become the kind of thing that happens every now and then, when your bored and don't have anything else to do after a watching a football game. Many feared that the movie would resemble the newer seasons, and with good reason. However, I kept optimistic and held my hopes for a great movie firm, and i got what I wanted. The Simpsons movie is clever, memorable, and truly funny with gags bombarding the audience seemingly several times a second. That being said, it is not without its faults.
The movie, as many of you have probably heard, is only around 90 minutes long- nowhere near long enough to fit the seemingly thousands of memorable characters fans have become attached to over the years. The creators definitely tried their best, though. While there may not have been enough Apu, or Burns or Skinner, they all make appearances and have their memorable lines. And, perhaps my favorite simpsons character, Ralf Wiggum, has what is likely his funniest line ever. Overall, the use of characters was satisfactory and I don't have many complaints, although some die hards may.
The plot of the movie is also damaged by the time constraints, and more severely than the use of characters. The plot definitely feels rushed- there's so many things that will leave you wondering, "Well, who started this whole thing? Why did this all just happen so suddenly with only a small bit of explanation?" This is where I just learned to accept it. I filled in the holes on my own, and allowed myself to be entertained by my favorite characters and the funny political satire flowing throughout the film. It's all as dead on and witty as it was in the golden days, and maybe thats enough for me.
So in conclusion, I must ask myself this question- Simpsons of the Glory Days, or the Simpsons of today? The answer comes quite easily: This movie is Old School Simpsons, for the most part. Yes, the movie does have some unfunny random humor, Yes, it does have a few too many "homer falls down" jokes, and yes, it tries too hard at some times. But, between all that, perhaps in spite of it, there are shining moments of greatness that allows the simpsons to stand amongst the funniest movies of the year- and thats saying a lot, considering we had Knocked Up back in June. And The Simpsons Movie delivers all of this hilarity with a plot line with messages about protecting the environment and corruption in our government, and sends those messages without too much in your face preaching. The whole movie left me wanting more, hoping for a sequel. Not because the movie was unfullfilling, but because i know that after this movie, the creators will have the skill and wisdom to create the perfect simpsons movie- they set themselves on the right track with this movie.