The Simpsons Movie [2007] | ![The Simpsons Movie [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517ks-XgKvL._SL75_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: David Silverman
Actors: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Harry Shearer
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: £19.99
Buy Used: £2.00
You Save: £17.99 (90%)
New (35) Used (57) from £2.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  138 reviews
Sales Rank: 104
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 84
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5039036035743
ASIN: B000V7ZME6
Theatrical Release Date: July 26, 2007
Release Date: December 10, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: *** EX-RENTAL *** Excellent condition, licensed resale.
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
Racking up impressive box office numbers right across the globe, the arrival of The Simpsons Movie onto the big screen proved, for many, to be more than worth the wait. But with its DVD release, there's a compelling argument that Springfield's finest have come back to their natural home. The film itself is primarily Homer-centred, with the head of The Simpsons family seemingly consigning Springfield to certain doom when he dumps his waste where he shouldn't. But, in the true spirit of the show, the plot takes a relative back seat to the antics of America's first family. And it's those antics that offer the film's gold. As you'd hope, it boasts several laugh-out-loud moments, from visual gags (the rock and hard place being a favourite) through to the by-now infamous Spider-pig. There's not quite enough material to keep the chuckle counter going for the full duration of The Simpsons Movie, and the criticism that it's effectively three episodes strung together has some truth to it. But you'd still be hard-pushed to complain for one key reason: The Simpsons Movie is grand entertainment, with plenty of rewatch potential. So while you can add us to the queue of people who wanted more Mr Burns, and while it doesn't quite measure up to some of the show's best episodes, The Simpsons Movie still delivers, and does it with some quality. And Spider-pig is a work of genius…--Jon Foster
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 133 more reviews...
 Awful Film June 27, 2008
I really wanted to like this film. I really did. But it was a task that was not possible.
How anyone could see this film as being a modern classic baffles me. They must either be between the ages of 5-10, really immature, have a terrible sense of humor, or brain dead. Judging by some of the reviews, some people are all 4.
The jokes are not witty (Spider-pig. Is that actually supposed to make people laugh? 10-15 or so writers and they come up with that?!), the characters have changed, the story is shocking, and the film is just generally a horrendous experience.
Many of the people that rate the film highly on the internet claim that others are not intelligent enough to get the jokes. What?! They must beyond stupid to say something like that. The jokes are harrowing.
It hurts me inside to see such a brilliant, witty, groundbreaking show turn into one of the worst things i have ever been subjected to.
The Simpsons is dead, and has been for 5 or 6 years.
People, please stop forcing yourselves to like this film and the new Simpsons. They are awful.
 so so June 6, 2008
it has its moments but ultimatly a big dissapointment and will only satisfy die hard fans of the tv series
 Mixed Feelings!! May 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First of all, I am a HUGE Simpsons fan, In my opinion, it's the best cartoon of all time!
When I found out that there was to be a Simpsons movie, I couldn't believe it and just HAD to see it! When I did however, I was slightly disappointed.
Whilst not a bad movie, I expected far better! The storyline is pretty weak and some of the most popular characters are under-used, you hardly ever see them! With the Simpsons series episodes, you find yourself laughing every minuite or so but with this movie, it just isn't the case because that magic just isn't there. However, I did find some bits amusing, it is worth watching on more than one occasion and I do recommened that every fan of the Simpsons should buy this DVD just to make up their own mind about this long-awaited epic.
The bottom line is, "The Simpsons Movie" is certainly not a 1 star flick, it's quite enjoyable but please don't set your hopes and standards for it too high is all because there is a good chance that you may be disappointed!
so-so May 15, 2008
I have long been quite a fan of The Simpsons - mainly because of its layered approach to comedy - ranging from slapstick and sight gags to some very clever wordplay. Many episodes also have quite an unexpected poignancy to them, too.
So what would 1 1/2 hours bring us? How would the writers dazzle us? Well, it would seem, the biggest joke is the one that comes at the very start of the film - why go to the flicks to see something when you could watch it at home for free? And I don't (and I don't think the writers did either) mean that flippantly. Some people have endlessly complained about the fact that there is very little new on offer here - and they'd be right. The plot is nothing new at all - almost a re-run of the garbage man episode, in fact. But why? Well, presumably because they were also writng stuff for you to watch, for free, at home. Every week. For the past 20 years.
So - it's nothing new. Is it funny? Many people thought so - I didn't. Mainly because all the gags were either visual or slapstick - very few language-related gags cropped up at all. Oh - and the slapstick is signposted for at least 10 seconds before something happens. So you snigger in anticipation......and then what you expect happens......so you just snigger. Very few belly laughs.
And one more thing. Spiderpig? Hilarious? Gimme a break! I fear a case of The Emperor's new clothes on an unprecedented and international scale.
So why 3 stars? Cos its entertaining in places and not a truly awful way to spend a bit of time.
The sad thing is that the South Park crew did so much better with Bigger, Longer and Uncut.
 Not as good as Mr Plow, but what is? April 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After several recent seasons of nearly laugh-free Simpsons where the lead voice artists deathlessly intone non-sequiturs, I really thought that it was time the show was put out of its misery. And then, we get the movie, and it's really quite nice. The writers seem to have remembered that the characters have to be sympathetic and relatable, so that we actually see them showing personality traits beyond being ridiculously glib about everything and hideously selfish. The film finally puts the family back in the Simpsons.
And it is really funny. The stuff with the pig is good, but the opening with Bart and Homer on the roof and Bart's nudie skateboard run sets a good pace. And the animation is really good, so that they do feel like the whole thing is being expanded for the big screen and makes good use of the longer running time and wider screen size.
Some people keep saying it's just like an extended series episode. Well yeah, what were you expecting? The good news is that it's an extended series episode from when the series was worth watching.
|
|
|
