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A pair of early SIMPSONS MOVIE reviews come in! D'oh? Or excelllllennnttt?

first by papabendi	Apr 20th, 2007 03:50:45 AM
didn't even read it
It sounds by papabendi	Apr 20th, 2007 03:55:03 AM
like they may have pulled it off. I'm researving my judgement until I've seen it with my own eyes since the last ten years have seen an ever increasing decline in quality.
very happy to hear by lionbiu	Apr 20th, 2007 04:09:44 AM
I am glad it looks like it will be good. Will definetely check it out.
Now this is more like it! by iamjacksleftball	Apr 20th, 2007 04:10:41 AM
After some serious amount of negativity here this week with clouds and arachnids, its good to hear that some things dont disappoint..
fifth by wowsah156	Apr 20th, 2007 04:22:18 AM
fifth!
Damn, they need to give the background cast a bit more by Blarney-Man	Apr 20th, 2007 05:11:41 AM
I didn't know Schwarzenegger was in this.
ah, i love the smell of Chlorophyll in the morning: by newc0253	Apr 20th, 2007 05:27:48 AM
no i don't. these are the PLANTiest PLANT reviews i've read in a long while. "10 out of 10"? "is the movie funny? The ansewr is a resounding YES"? who writes like this? not normal fans, that's for sure. although i like the fact that the PLANTS are at least making some effort - inserting obvious typos, making minor criticisms to seem like they're genuine.
do the bartman by iwontwin	Apr 20th, 2007 06:11:09 AM
how lame is that song?
The show would have been better by Captain RawBeard	Apr 20th, 2007 06:12:20 AM
If with each season the characters aged - so we would be able to see the characters grow and experience the stages of life we all end up going through. Would have given the shows creators more material to work with and not run out of steam like the Show has.
I doubt it by lionbiu	Apr 20th, 2007 06:39:49 AM
they don't seem plant like to me......now the review for SM3 that looked plant like.
That 2nd review by Louis Cyphre	Apr 20th, 2007 08:04:34 AM
was the best review I've ever read on this site. Well done sir. :)
louis cyphre by johnnyfavourite	Apr 20th, 2007 08:18:43 AM
Hi..eh.. johnny favourite...
louis cyphre by johnnyfavourite	Apr 20th, 2007 08:19:29 AM
hi..eh..harold angel..
"Uproarious" by Slugworth	Apr 20th, 2007 08:20:18 AM
Who---aside from hack movie reviewers---ever uses that word? Sorry, just a personal pet peeve.
Morbo: "BALLS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY!" by JackPumpkinhead	Apr 20th, 2007 08:26:08 AM
If Bart's well hung, that does not refer to any pair...! Anyway, who hangs him?
We get to see Bart's junk? by Bobo_Vision	Apr 20th, 2007 08:35:58 AM
I'm there.
Does Hank Scorpio appear?? by The_Maxx	Apr 20th, 2007 08:52:50 AM
He MUST!, no excuses is I don´t see him again
itchy and scratchy by PotSmokinAlien	Apr 20th, 2007 08:58:38 AM
that's like the sole thing from the show that you could go crazy with in the movie, really do stuff you couldn't do in the show, and still keep the vibe genuine. too bad they have to go the 'showing a characters dick' route instead. this is gonna be a 78 minute version of the rock-and-a-hard-place trailer, mark my words......
I'm glad. It sounds like the movie has heart. by clockpolitiks	Apr 20th, 2007 09:14:46 AM
That's what I think has been missing from The Simpsons. The show is now just about the jokes, but before it actually had sentimental and hilarious storylines at the same time. I'm very excited to hear that it might actually be great. I will be there opening day.
That first review is the plantiest plant review... by ELGordo	Apr 20th, 2007 09:25:24 AM
I've read. That or he actually thinks he might get a quote on the poster for giving it such high marks. Or simply he's an idiot fan boy who thinks The Simpsons can do no wrong. I'm skeptical about the film mostly because the show hasn't been hitting it's marks as often as it used to.
Plants and Iwontwin by filmcoyote	Apr 20th, 2007 09:26:35 AM
Damn, you Iwontwin now I have that damn Bart Man song running round my head. On plants. I reckon the first one seems a bit green, but then I've been called a plant on at least two reviews I sent to this site because usually i can only be arsed to write a review if a love a movie and want to share that love. Needless to say when I made the effort and sent in a Spider-Man 3 reviews to warn off others to save themselves it didn't get printed. Whatever happens i'll see Simpsons as soon as humanly possible. Its the only must-see of the summer movies.
Mr. Burns should have a TON of screen time. . . by Nice Marmot	Apr 20th, 2007 09:35:31 AM
. . . and there's always room for a Sideshow Bob storyline. They could have made this thing way longer.
Maybe this is what was needed to revive the Simpsons by Dasher	Apr 20th, 2007 09:45:14 AM
I still think it should have been made years ago, when the series was in its prime. But if this film does well with critics and audiences, it might be the shot in the arm this show needed.
by Bishop6	Apr 20th, 2007 09:48:50 AM
I smell the compost already
This should have been Futurama. by ZeroCorpse	Apr 20th, 2007 10:33:55 AM
Simpsons is OK, but Futurama was superior in every way. I think what bugs me the most about the Simpsons is that the celebrity guest stars and political/social events keep changing to reflect OUR world and timeline, but Bart, Lisa, Maggie and all the other kids have been the same age for twenty years now. It also throws the continuity WAY off when you consider that early on they established when Marge and Homer met and got married, and these days the math just doesn't add up. [p] I know it's just a cartoon, but if they're going to tie it to real dates and people, they need to progress the story a bit and make it seem like the characters actually age- even just a little. Bart can't STILL be ten years old. He's had four birthdays on the show, hasn't he?
Grrr... by ZeroCorpse	Apr 20th, 2007 10:34:55 AM
Test Test [p] Every site's HTML code has to be different, doesn't it? Why can't anyone just get carriage returns to work?
The Plant People are coming!!! by IJUSTLIKEMOVIES	Apr 20th, 2007 11:00:32 AM
Can't say I can take a review seriously if it compares The Simpsons to shit like Family Guy.
They did show Otto smoking on the TV show! by Trazadone	Apr 20th, 2007 11:25:00 AM
"Another example, Otto the bus driver, who on the show sounds as though he is perpetually stoned but how he gets that way has only been implied….until now." - Not true, they showed Otto smoking a joint on a regular episode. He said something like "Wow, what am I smoking? Oh yeah - pot."
Sounds great, but would like more Boourns by Rindain	Apr 20th, 2007 11:46:43 AM
More Boourns!
TOO SOON!!! by Pageiv	Apr 20th, 2007 11:49:37 AM
I dont think the show's been on long enough for a movie.
annoying by Trazadone	Apr 20th, 2007 12:28:05 PM
What's most annoying about these reviews is people spend a lot of time talking about their personal relationship with the Simpsons, how often they watch the show and who their favorite characters are. And I'm like, "I don't care?"
Trazadone by IJUSTLIKEMOVIES	Apr 20th, 2007 12:34:10 PM
I either think, "I don't care," or "This reviewer really doesn't 'get' The Simpsons." Either way, I don't see a review coming out that is going to give anyone a good idea of how good or bad the movie is.
ZeroCorpse by IJUSTLIKEMOVIES	Apr 20th, 2007 12:38:33 PM
That's hilarious. I hope a box of Ken Burns documentaries falls on your head.
Smithers...Release the Robotic Richard Simmons! by uss cygnus	Apr 20th, 2007 01:30:52 PM
And then have him run to the elevator crying only to be consoled by Howard Stern.
I agree ijustlikemovies by Trazadone	Apr 20th, 2007 01:43:05 PM
I've never stopped watching The Simpsons and while they don't hit it out of the ballpark very often these days, the show is still hilarious. I know I'm going to love this movie and I can't wait.
ZeroCorpse by SavageDragoner	Apr 20th, 2007 01:52:16 PM
Have to agree with you all the way there. Futurama was definitely better, if only for the fact that it had overall progressing storylines--i.e. Fry and Leela's romance, the continuing-to-evolve saga of Nibbler's people--and it made for a richer experience. Thank God it's coming back. As for the aging thing, it definitely could have been done. Even Parker and Stone made a token effort at aging the South Park kids when they went into the fourth grade. Jesus, Bart and Lisa have started a new grade five or six times...but it's always the same grade! I'll see this movie, and, damn me, I am actually excited about it, but the show has been going downhill so long that the good memories of it in the beginning are actually dampened for me now. You remember when there were actually stories about Bart and Lisa and--believe it or not--third tier characters, and not just Homer being a dumbass every week? I just don't know if the movie can cut through this rut of crap they've been in for years now.
TOO YELLOW!!! by Err	Apr 20th, 2007 02:52:19 PM
I can't take it!
This will be the first of Many movies by emeraldboy	Apr 20th, 2007 02:57:38 PM
and I am predicting this, although, predicting things is risky. This will Stomp all over Shrek at the box office. Will give other summer movies a serious run for thier money. For a number of reasons. Fans, there are people who are huge fans still after all these years. excluding the haters who hate everything. Recognitiion. We all know the simpsons. This filmm will be the biggest grossing film worldwide ever. This film will win Next years Oscar for best animated picture giving Groening and James L Brooks thier long over due industry lifetime achievement awards which the emmys have ignored for years. This one is going to be big. It is still Murdochs biggest cash cow. Groeining says that simpsons arent done yet on tv either, he says it will run beyond its 20th anniversary. The DVD is going to be a beast. I caught that marvellous episode where the writers slate Lucas. That whole jim jam bonks thing is hilarious. The scene where a drunken marge and Homer Throw him forward and back like a toy is genuis. Lucas is a short ass. Cosmic Wars more like cosmic bores.
TOO SPRINGFIELD!!! by SpyGuy	Apr 20th, 2007 03:06:03 PM
I really, really hope this movie does well. The closest competition is ORDER OF THE PHOENIX on July 13 and THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM on August 3rd, so the odds are pretty good...
Simpsons will not make more money than... by Err	Apr 20th, 2007 03:20:46 PM
Spider-Man 3 or POTC:AWE hate to say it but it's true.
Sadly, it doesn't matter how good this film is... by GOB Adama	Apr 20th, 2007 04:02:27 PM
Even if it "knocks one out of the park", as they say. I suspect this will be the true start of the end, for 'The Simpsons' (at least for those who have been there since right around 'Bart the Genius'). The show had always been the jester in the court of conglomo-business. Homer and the family could never 'sell-out' as they were products of Worldcom from the start. However, from that position 'The Simpsons' satirized wikedly the hand that fed them. Eventually the public caught on. There was that fued with President George the First (in an episde and outside of one) and the gracefull reconciliation between Marge Simpson and Barbara Bush (also real-world). As they became more acceptable, it only seemed to give them a wider audience to satirize (but somehow offend less, as time went on). Eventually, the show (in MY opinion) lost a good bit of edge, but still kept it's ambitions. Still there is a sense that it is getting old. If you saw the cast on "Inside the Actor's Studio" then maybe you saw it. The cast (at least) lacked passion. This is a job for them. A good one, to be sure, but not what they want to do till they die. And now we have the movie. This is not gonna be the '20 more years' kick-off. This is the start of 'taking care of unfinished business'. The jester no longer needs to tell jokes anymore (tho he still manages a few zingers). He just shows up and people laugh. Not as hard as they used to, however. Somehow, Fox will manage to keep cashing in... That's what Fox does. But the show is about over, folks. Personally... I hope it goes out with a BANG!
seeing a simpsons movie on the big screen by rdsxfan8	Apr 20th, 2007 04:21:40 PM
feels like i got on nothing at all, nothing at all!!!!! Damn you SEXY FLANDERS!!!!!!
the idea of FOX airing a 'far left political tool' by PotSmokinAlien	Apr 20th, 2007 05:06:19 PM
is funnier than anything that will be in this movie
Family Guy Comparisons by PotSmokinAlien	Apr 20th, 2007 05:08:53 PM
i'll stop comparing the past 4-5 years of 'simpsons' to family guy when it stops ripping family guy off. it's the most pathetic thing ive ever seen, but youre in denial if you dont notice it. (and yeah, i'm not an idiot, i know that without the simpsons the family guy never would have existed. its come full circle.)
Hi, I'm Phil... by Childe Roland	Apr 20th, 2007 05:58:51 PM
...Phil O'Dendron. Let me tell you all about this fantastic movie I just saw. It's sure to be the most talked about film of the summer. And does it disappoint? Not one bit. Say, would you happen to have any water on you. Thanks. And could you move just a little to your left? You're blocking my sunlight. Perfect. Now where was I? Oh, yes...the film. It was a comedic tour de force, I tell you. Replete with fan-pleasing cameos but not too many in-jokes to prevent the casual moviegoer from enjoying it. Say, I wouldn't be able to convince you to poop on me for nourishment, would I?
Ralph Wiggum: Rock 'n' Roll Bedwetter by Buzz Maverik	Apr 20th, 2007 05:59:16 PM
I'd pay to see it.
by Err	Apr 20th, 2007 06:00:04 PM

President Schwarzenegger? by Tripman5000	Apr 20th, 2007 06:01:57 PM
Played by Schwarzenegger?Or am I confused?!
Re: Schwarz by enrique_o_k2000	Apr 20th, 2007 06:22:23 PM
The character is President Schwarzenegger voiced by whoever does the Renier Wolfcastle voice on the show, is what it sounds like.
Shame... by Tripman5000	Apr 20th, 2007 06:25:41 PM
That would have been great-thanks though,enrique!
Dropping loads all over Homer's bald head! by crackerfarmboy	Apr 20th, 2007 09:02:43 PM
Just curious, does anyone even watch The Simpsons anymore? I thought that fad died out about 10 years ago?
crackerfarmboy:If no one watched, it would be cancelled by SpyGuy	Apr 20th, 2007 10:14:26 PM
So, for anyone with more than a singular brain cell, that means people (GASP) still watch THE SIMPSONS and (SECOND GASP) continue to enjoy it. Sorry you're not one of them, but hang in there...I'm sure someone will bring THE CRITIC back someday for you to enjoy once again.
Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins. by bender7	Apr 20th, 2007 11:21:00 PM
Homer Simpson, smiling politely.
Futurama by lionbiu	Apr 21st, 2007 01:39:56 AM
had a leg up from The Simpsons as the storylines continued and developed. It is impossible to do that with The Simpsons...but for pure hilarity, satire, stories and heart...The Simpsons beat Futrama. If they end the series (please FOX kill it already) than they could make a feature film every so often that actually has the characters grow up...ala Futurama. Anway I am glad to hear it's good, there is also another review floating around which says it's great also.
Dropping loads on Homer-centered Simpsons! by crackerfarmboy	Apr 21st, 2007 08:05:20 AM
This week on The Simpsons, Homer becomes a pirate! Imagine the hilarity. Next week on The Simpsons, Homer builds a time machine! Imagine the hilarity. The week after that on The Simpsons, Homer becomes president! Imagine the hilarity. Yeah Spyguy I'm the one with a "singular brain cell" for not liking The Simpsons.
Human slave: Ow! What do you want from us! by bender7	Apr 21st, 2007 08:18:14 AM
Giant iPod: Nothing! We just like whipping!
Hey Jerkface! by bender7	Apr 21st, 2007 08:23:59 AM
You have the face of a jerk!
Miss Hoover? by bender7	Apr 21st, 2007 08:33:47 AM
Which one is one?
Dropping loads all over crackerfarmboy! by SpyGuy	Apr 21st, 2007 01:30:26 PM
Hey, if you don't like THE SIMPSONS, fine, but obviously a lot of other people do if the show continues to remain on the air year after year. And if the only smack you can come up with is busting on "Homer becomes (fill in the blank)," then you really don't have anything intelligent or entertaining to offer us. Time to climb out of the basement and find yourself a personality.
this talkback died pretty quickly by INWOsuxRED	Apr 22nd, 2007 12:13:50 PM
you really have to be sucking to run the Simpsons so far into the ground that geeks don't give a shit about the movie.
About the score.... by ImperialBitch	Apr 22nd, 2007 11:54:03 PM
Danny Elfman is rumored to be doing the score,but more than likely it would be handled by Alf.Clausen but since he's tied up doing the the t.v. show, it very well may be Elfman himself. (Which I believe would be the better decision)
Lou. by HK_Cavalier	Apr 23rd, 2007 02:10:06 AM
I'd like to see dedicated story arcs to Lou and Eddie, and, Lenny and Carl. You could leave the rest out for all I care these days. But those four? Whew! I'd crack a rib laughing. Love those bastards.
my word by council estate scumbag	Apr 24th, 2007 11:02:41 AM
That's my word from the council estates
Simpsons director speaks out... by Peter Hyoguchi	May 5th, 2007 10:35:40 AM
Great video interview on http://www.interviewinghollywo od.com
Bart's Balls by yourstruly	May 10th, 2007 06:27:12 AM
www.bartsballs.com
I worked on the movie by Luis Escobar	Jul 24th, 2007 02:18:41 AM
I found the reviews to be very interesting. I was a storyboard artist on the movie and I find it great to hear you guys really liked it. I comment on how fun life on The Simpsons Movie and The Simpsons Show is on my blog at: www.luisescobarblog.com. I've been working on the show since 1993. Come by and see my blog sometime. Just don't ask me to tell you about shows that haven't aired yet because I won't.

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