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ZariusTwo 07-26-2007 12:12 PM
The Simpsons Movie - Please Use Spoiler Tags
 
The film has been released in the UK, and I recently watched it

Spoiler:
...Well, one big blown oppertunity, but an enjoyable one nonetheless. the writers balance the comedy out with the kind of shock humour you would see in the recent episodes with the older seasons more subtle and less blatantly explained and exploited comedy.

At least two to three EXCELLENT and very well handled reminders of the show's sophistication were Marge's video farwell to Homer (the emotional wrench is she taped over their wedding to state she can't say "I love you" and she's left for good), the ending where the two make up and embrace on the bike amongst the falling leaves, and Flanders and Bart's bonding.

Flanders almost stole the film with his likeable "surrogate" role he had with a Bart reminiscent of his older characteristics, it was a real tour de force by Hank and it makes up for the waste of Mr. Burns (TWO scenes, and one is in the end credits, ridiculous)


The sandpit vortex worked for the Dome escape, but sucking in the entire Simpsons house? Did'nt like it. Lisa's boyfriend was a non-factor and existed only to give her extra lines in a film that was almost entirely about Homer and his own problems.

Vicky82 07-26-2007 01:30 PM
Saw The Simpsons and Transformers today. I saw The Simpsons film first and I did enjoy it and had a good laugh but I felt I was watching a episode, then When I saw Transformers I loved it, it was a brilliant and exciting, best film I seen this year. So I say don't waist your money on The Simpsons go see Transformers instead.

I think it was stupid to have Transformers and The Simpsons on the same week. I think The Simpsons will be No 1 but not for the best film but more popular

ZariusTwo 07-26-2007 08:43 PM
Yeah, even if I consider TF vastly overrated, it's better than this movie.

They blew their oppertunities for great theatrical ideas years ago, "You Only Move Twice" should have been the film

LiuKangChick 07-26-2007 09:04 PM
My family and I can't wait to see it! ^^ We're hoping to see it tomorrow.

The Stryker 07-26-2007 09:30 PM
I feel they waited far too long for the movie and it's not gonna be as good as it could or should have been.

ZariusTwo 07-26-2007 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by King Stryker (Post 541242)
I feel they waited far too long for the movie and it's not gonna be as good as it could or should have been.
And it indeed, ain't as good, but it's the closest they've been to the older seasons in years

Dude Love 07-27-2007 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Vicky82 (Post 541118)
Saw The Simpsons and Transformers today. I saw The Simpsons film first and I did enjoy it and had a good laugh but I felt I was watching a episode, then When I saw Transformers I loved it, it was a brilliant and exciting, best film I seen this year. So I say don't waist your money on The Simpsons go see Transformers instead.

I think it was stupid to have Transformers and The Simpsons on the same week. I think The Simpsons will be No 1 but not for the best film but more popular
Where are you posting from? Transformers has been out for weeks before the Simpsons came out in the US.

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I mean, the movie was exactly what I expected it to be. Amusing, but not the great theatrical masterpiece of our generation. And, unfortunately, a lot of the good jokes were ruined by the previews. But, I did not feel like I wasted my time or money watching the movie.

ZariusTwo 07-27-2007 01:54 AM
A lot of scenes shown in the trailer do not even appear in the movie. Spider-Pig was also added weeks before it's release

Essentially, the animators and writers kept changing their minds, adding material, removing material, always second guessing themselves. Chances are there's a great movie here, and the deleted scenes will hopefully show what they were intending to do, and what they could have avoided if they had just included them.

It's just a damn shame you could see when the great writers like John Swartzwelder were showcasing their ideas, and when Mike Scully's work was evident. Al Jean had nothing here, nothing, and for a guy whom many say is slowly saving the show and reviving it after years of abuse by Scully, that's criminal.

But these are the same guys who thought Hank could pull off a better Flanders than Burns in this film.

Vicky82 07-27-2007 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Dude Love (Post 541307)
Where are you posting from? Transformers has been out for weeks before the Simpsons came out in the US.

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I mean, the movie was exactly what I expected it to be. Amusing, but not the great theatrical masterpiece of our generation. And, unfortunately, a lot of the good jokes were ruined by the previews. But, I did not feel like I wasted my time or money watching the movie.
The Simpsons and Transformers Come out the same week here in the UK

Dude Love 07-27-2007 09:04 AM
That is quite poor planning, then. I never understood why the push around release dates for different countries. It really doesn't accomplish anything, to my knowledge, except to let some people know what's going to happen well before other people do.

Barkworm 07-27-2007 09:29 AM
For countries that release dubbed versions of movies it makes perfect sense.

Mecha Cow 07-27-2007 10:48 AM
But he lives in the UK, so it's kind of a moot point.

Speaking of dubs, for some reason there is going to be a Dutch version of the Simpsons movie. Why I do not know, since it's not exactly a kid's property and there hasn't been a single dubbed episode of the series. Whatever.

Movie comes out here next week or so I think. I'll go see it, but my expectations are extremely low. I know most people can agree that the recent seasons of the show have been sucking, but watching the newer episodes is literally torture for me. I can't even stand to watch it for 5 minutes, so whether I can last 83 remains to be seen.

Barkworm 07-27-2007 11:01 AM
I think most of us feel the same way but even Zarius said the movie is alright and he's probably the most outspoken critic here.

ZariusTwo 07-27-2007 12:06 PM
I've heard FOX may be getting closer to approving a Family Guy theatrical movie, which cements my beleifs they rushed out this film to see if their animation block can fly on the big screen

jerome 07-27-2007 03:27 PM
is the trailor for dark knight in front of this?

if not i'm going to see sunshine.

ZariusTwo 07-27-2007 04:10 PM
Save the "Ooohh where's my Batman sequel" for the Dark Knight thread.

The Stryker 07-27-2007 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo (Post 541398)
I've heard FOX may be getting closer to approving a Family Guy theatrical movie, which cements my beleifs they rushed out this film to see if their animation block can fly on the big screen

I'd be quite alright with a Theatrical Family Guy movie.

gobo 07-27-2007 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo (Post 541440)
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Originally Posted by jerome (Post 541429)
is the trailor for dark knight in front of this?

if not i'm going to see sunshine.
Save the "Ooohh where's my Batman sequel" for the Dark Knight thread.
He asked a simple question. No need to be a jerk about it. :roll:

jerome 07-27-2007 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo (Post 541440)
Save the "Ooohh where's my Batman sequel" for the Dark Knight thread.
haha

tuff guys on a TMNT message board.

VaughnMichael 07-27-2007 07:41 PM
I just got home from the movie...It was by far the largest pile of Simpsons I've ever seen haha.
You know it's not the best movie I've ever seen but it's not the worst by far.
I really enjoyed it allot I laughed, I cried, I took a bathroom break during that trailer for that horrible movie with the Rock in it.
It was really nice to see allot of change in the Simpsons world I wonder if it will stay with the show.
I really thought the animation was really nice for a Simpsons cartoon it was so crisp and clean.
This film really was funny for me and touching as well.
Anyone who has yet to see the movie should stay during the credits to see some extra things.
Spoiler:
Including Maggie Talking.

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And the Pimple Faced Teen complaining about working at the movie theator which was really funny because right below him in real life was the real kid sweeping lol.

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The only thing I could say I didn't like was the lack of lines other characters had. And the entire lack of Mr. Burns as a major player in the movie.


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