The Simpsons Movie - Please Use Spoiler Tags - Page 2

*Anarky* · 07-27-2007, 07:41 PM

There is also no further need to fight over this since I have the solution:

*KROW* · 07-27-2007, 08:01 PM

Yay, Anarky!

With luck, I'll be seeing this over the weekend. I have my doubts about it, despite being such a big Simpsons fan. But I will say that if Zarius found it even remotely enjoyable, then I'm in for a treat.

*DrSpengler* · 07-28-2007, 12:03 AM

My review.

I enjoyed it. So sue me.

*Raph's Girl* · 07-28-2007, 02:58 PM

I have to say that I actually enjoyed the movie. I laughed majorly. Homer had a point tho "Why are we seeing a movie of something we can see for free at home?!"

Cool to see Itchy and Scratchy on the big screen tho.

One of my fave moments....Homer finding a bar in Alaska called Eski-Moes.

The trailers I saw were: Chipmunks, Dark Knight, Horton Hears A Who, and the Rock's new movie.

Definatly gonna see all of those...but especially Dark Knight and that Dwayne Johnson movie (which, BTW, looks totally hilarious)

*Hannah* · 07-28-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

The trailers I saw were: Chipmunks, Dark Knight, Horton Hears A Who, and the Rock's new movie.

Definatly gonna see all of those...but especially Dark Knight and that Dwayne Johnson movie (which, BTW, looks totally hilarious)

Pst, use spoiler tags.

But Jesus Christ, I forgot about Horton. This is going to be terrible. Haven't they ruined enough Dr. Seuss already?

*VaughnMichael* · 07-28-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

that Dwayne Johnson movie (which, BTW, looks totally hilarious)

Yeah I love watching professional wrestlers ruin their careers also!

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Pst, use spoiler tags.
But Jesus Christ, I forgot about Horton. This is going to be terrible. Haven't they ruined enough Dr. Seuss already?

Didn't you know they put Dr. Seuss on a perpetual spinning machine in his grave?

**GK Punk** · 07-28-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

Yeah I love watching professional wrestlers ruin their careers also!

He hasn't been a wrestler in yeeeeeeeeeeeears though. (I wish he'd go back, but that's just me)

*Drtooth* · 07-28-2007, 06:37 PM

I have to say, 17 bloody years for a Damn Simpsons movie, Crayon Shin Chan (the Japanese equivillant of the Simpsons some say) came out roughly the same time and has 10. Just saying.

But IT'S ABOUT TIME!

I will say the writing in the film was better than the show has been the last 5 years. homer, while stupid, wasn't a cloying dumbass. Marge WASN'T an overly G-rated Mary poppins housewife, Bart was Bart... the characters were almost exactly like the used to be. Cletus and Ralph, while over used in the series were actually funny and served purposes here. All and all, it made me feel the nostalgia of classic Simpsons again, big loud and hillarious on the big screen.

There is one thing I didn't expect to see... or rather 3 things...

Spoiler:

There were a couple things I was disappointed with. I feel they blew the oppertunity to have a complete extended opening remake. I guess they should try that for the sequal.

Secondly, I LOVE how they didn't just make every single character say one unfunny line after another (like in the show now), but I was disappointed to see Kang and Kodos weren't in it, especially since they are on the Burger King cups.

But here's what I was thrilled with.

Making jokes they could only do in a movie:

Spoiler:

Regular guest voice artist Albert "Einstine" Brooks (Einstine is his last name, he changed it for show business) voiced the villain in the movie. And we only had a couple other celeb voice actors. And I was happy Minnie Driver wasn't one of them. I can't see what everyone else does in her.

NO MUSICAL MONTAGES. The show has been bogged down by them lately, and I feel it takes away, rather than ads to it.

So I'm giving this movie 3 Wows! WOW! WOW! WOW!

*VaughnMichael* · 07-28-2007, 07:00 PM

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He hasn't been a wrestler in yeeeeeeeeeeeears though. (I wish he'd go back, but that's just me)

I know it was a joke sort of like his acting...is that better?

*Drtooth* · 07-28-2007, 07:10 PM

having a movie under their belt (albiet animated, not live action) the Simpsons have had a lot of success that the Flintstones had. Even though their cereal didn't last as long as Pebbles.

But here's where they've gone this time...
http://st-hill.com/

That's right... CHEWABLE VITAMINS!

*Brodie* · 07-28-2007, 07:41 PM

No joke, this was the worst movie I've seen since Troll 2.

*KROW* · 07-28-2007, 09:25 PM

Saw it, loved it, gonna buy it.

Many aspects of the film I thoroughly enjoyed were already stated by Dr.Tooth up there, but there were other little tidbits that shined for me. The political jibes were classic Simpsons, and the risks that were taken were very entertaining and well done. The jokes were great, the story was funny, and the dialogue was very spot on. It was a good effort, one that I applaud.

Does this bring The Simpsons out of the doldrums it's been wallowing in for the past few years? No, but it does show that a spark is still lingering there somewhere. Perhaps that spark will ignite into a brighter future for the franchise, perhaps not; but there's no denying that Simpsons can still pull off a hit.

I can't understand how disappointed people could be with the film. Really, people, what were you expecting?

*VaughnMichael* · 07-28-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

No joke, this was the worst movie I've seen since Troll 2.

That so makes me want to go see it again now hahahaha

*Brodie* · 07-29-2007, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

That so makes me want to go see it again now hahahaha

Because I referenced the worst movie of all time?

And, Krow, its not that I was expecting something amazing. I just wasn't impressed, or surprised, or really entertained.

I've never felt like leaving a movie before. And that's not to say I dont like the Simpsons, I LOVE the Simpsons. But mostly older stuff, and I was excited about older writers doing the movie. But it was just old writers trying to write a new episode of the Simpsons for the new seasons.

**GK Punk** · 07-29-2007, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

I know it was a joke sort of like his acting...is that better?

Yeah, totally missed what you meant until now. As you were!

*Drtooth* · 07-29-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KROW

I can't understand how disappointed people could be with the film. Really, people, what were you expecting?

Indeed,. I expected worse. Like the nagging feeling they would make every single character with a funny accent say one line on the big screen. Especially the "you'rrrrrrrre firrrrrrrred" jowl guy they were so trying to make a character. And no "Ye-e-e-e-e-esss" guy either. Just Frink, Cletus, and Ralph, all tastefully done.

*ZariusTwo* · 07-29-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KROW

I can't understand how disappointed people could be with the film. Really, people, what were you expecting?

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Does this bring The Simpsons out of the doldrums it's been wallowing in for the past few years? No

Answered your own question. Some people want it all back, or nothing really

I was fine with what we got, because I got SOME of it back, and some is the closest we'll ever get now.

**Barkworm** · 07-29-2007, 10:44 AM

I just saw it, I thought it was alright. Leaps and bounds better than I expected. The movie's major flaw is the fact that you could really tell how many different writers it had and how they had been changing the movie over and over again. But I'm not complaining, compared to the show's best years this movie was mediocre at best but I laughed out more than in the last six seasons combined.

*KROW* · 07-29-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

And, Krow, its not that I was expecting something amazing. I just wasn't impressed, or surprised, or really entertained.

I've never felt like leaving a movie before. And that's not to say I dont like the Simpsons, I LOVE the Simpsons. But mostly older stuff, and I was excited about older writers doing the movie. But it was just old writers trying to write a new episode of the Simpsons for the new seasons.

I hear ya'. It was more of a pop gun than a big bang.

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Some people want it all back, or nothing really

I was fine with what we got, because I got SOME of it back, and some is the closest we'll ever get now.

I understand. But I think the movie alone isn't enough for that. I think we need some of the good stuff the movie had added into the episodes. The film kind of got the ball rolling, so hopefully in later seasons there isn't a brick wall to stop it.

Swany · 07-30-2007, 06:30 PM

THe movie was funny, but not hilarious, there was a few bits that just seemed out of place in the Simpsons as well.

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07-27-2007, 07:41 PM	#21
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	There is also no further need to fight over this since I have the solution: __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

07-27-2007, 08:01 PM	#22
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Yay, Anarky! With luck, I'll be seeing this over the weekend. I have my doubts about it, despite being such a big Simpsons fan. But I will say that if Zarius found it even remotely enjoyable, then I'm in for a treat. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-28-2007, 02:58 PM	#24
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	I have to say that I actually enjoyed the movie. I laughed majorly. Homer had a point tho "Why are we seeing a movie of something we can see for free at home?!" Cool to see Itchy and Scratchy on the big screen tho. One of my fave moments....Homer finding a bar in Alaska called Eski-Moes. The trailers I saw were: Chipmunks, Dark Knight, Horton Hears A Who, and the Rock's new movie. Definatly gonna see all of those...but especially Dark Knight and that Dwayne Johnson movie (which, BTW, looks totally hilarious) __________________

07-28-2007, 06:37 PM	#28
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I have to say, 17 bloody years for a Damn Simpsons movie, Crayon Shin Chan (the Japanese equivillant of the Simpsons some say) came out roughly the same time and has 10. Just saying. But IT'S ABOUT TIME! I will say the writing in the film was better than the show has been the last 5 years. homer, while stupid, wasn't a cloying dumbass. Marge WASN'T an overly G-rated Mary poppins housewife, Bart was Bart... the characters were almost exactly like the used to be. Cletus and Ralph, while over used in the series were actually funny and served purposes here. All and all, it made me feel the nostalgia of classic Simpsons again, big loud and hillarious on the big screen. There is one thing I didn't expect to see... or rather 3 things... Spoiler: I loved the sequence when Bart rode the skateboard nude, and his area was covered by random objects. But then he passes by a bush and everything BUT his doodle was covered. Don't want to sound like a pedophile or anything, but I'm glad they had the Zo-san to show it. I also loved the scene where Otto is toking from a bong! There were a couple things I was disappointed with. I feel they blew the oppertunity to have a complete extended opening remake. I guess they should try that for the sequal. Secondly, I LOVE how they didn't just make every single character say one unfunny line after another (like in the show now), but I was disappointed to see Kang and Kodos weren't in it, especially since they are on the Burger King cups. But here's what I was thrilled with. Making jokes they could only do in a movie: Spoiler: Homer calling the audience that paid to see something they could watch for free "Suckers" and then pointing to the audience. And Fox advertising shows during the movie. Regular guest voice artist Albert "Einstine" Brooks (Einstine is his last name, he changed it for show business) voiced the villain in the movie. And we only had a couple other celeb voice actors. And I was happy Minnie Driver wasn't one of them. I can't see what everyone else does in her. NO MUSICAL MONTAGES. The show has been bogged down by them lately, and I feel it takes away, rather than ads to it. So I'm giving this movie 3 Wows! WOW! WOW! WOW! __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

07-28-2007, 07:10 PM	#30
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	The Simpsons follow in the Flintstones' footsteps again... having a movie under their belt (albiet animated, not live action) the Simpsons have had a lot of success that the Flintstones had. Even though their cereal didn't last as long as Pebbles. But here's where they've gone this time... http://st-hill.com/ That's right... CHEWABLE VITAMINS! __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

07-28-2007, 12:03 AM	#23
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	My review. I enjoyed it. So sue me.

07-28-2007, 07:41 PM	#31
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	No joke, this was the worst movie I've seen since Troll 2. __________________ Stupendous Monster

07-28-2007, 09:25 PM	#32
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Saw it, loved it, gonna buy it. Many aspects of the film I thoroughly enjoyed were already stated by Dr.Tooth up there, but there were other little tidbits that shined for me. The political jibes were classic Simpsons, and the risks that were taken were very entertaining and well done. The jokes were great, the story was funny, and the dialogue was very spot on. It was a good effort, one that I applaud. Does this bring The Simpsons out of the doldrums it's been wallowing in for the past few years? No, but it does show that a spark is still lingering there somewhere. Perhaps that spark will ignite into a brighter future for the franchise, perhaps not; but there's no denying that Simpsons can still pull off a hit. I can't understand how disappointed people could be with the film. Really, people, what were you expecting? __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-29-2007, 10:44 AM	#38
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	I just saw it, I thought it was alright. Leaps and bounds better than I expected. The movie's major flaw is the fact that you could really tell how many different writers it had and how they had been changing the movie over and over again. But I'm not complaining, compared to the show's best years this movie was mediocre at best but I laughed out more than in the last six seasons combined. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

07-30-2007, 06:30 PM	#40
Swany Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 924	THe movie was funny, but not hilarious, there was a few bits that just seemed out of place in the Simpsons as well. Spoiler: Like Homer giving everyone the finger. __________________