The Simpsons Movie Review

I probably don't really need to write a review for this movie. Most likely you're either going to see it or you're not. Reviews and critiques aren't likely to change your mind. But for those of you who might be on the fence, I'll offer my two cents.

I'm a longtime Simpsons fan. I've been watching the show for eighteen long years now, and I even have a Hellfish tattoo. Yeah, I'm that geeky. I hate to be one of those stuck-up snobs who throws his nose in the air and says, "The Simpsons isn't as good as it used to be," but let's face it, it certainly ain't what it used to be. In my opinion, the show lacks the heart it once had and seems to have been simply going through the motions for the past few seasons. Yes, I still think it's one of the best shows on television, but that's partly because I think 90% of what's on television sucks. Anyway, I'm getting off track here, back to the movie. Luckily for us crotchety old nerds, the movie is a lot more Season 8 and a lot less Season 18.

I won't get too into the story, 'cause I don't want to give anything away, but it's worth seeing whether you're a longtime fan, or if you've never watched the show in your entire life. It's funny, it's (somewhat) touching, it'll make you laugh, it'll make you cry. Well, it probably won't make you cry, but there were a couple of scenes with Homer and his pig that made me laugh so hard tears flowed freely.

It's not perfect by any means - there are times when you feel you're watching a true epic, the movie version of The Simpsons and there are times you feel like you're just watching a really long episode. Because you are. Homer even mocks the viewer at one point, asking why anyone would pay money to see something they can watch for free on tv. Hey, that's just how we do.

Anyway, there you have it. The Simpsons Movie: well worth the price of admission for curmudgeonly old fans and new fans alike.