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The Springfield citizenry has every reason to be out for Simpson blood. The calamity triggered by Homer has drawn the attention of U.S. President Arnold Schwarzenegger and Environmental Protection Agency head Russ Cargill (voiced by Albert Brooks). You know sir, Cargill tells the president, when you made me head of the EPA, you were applauded for appointing one of the most successful men in America to the least successful agency in government. And why did I take the job? Because I'm a rich man who wanted to give something back. Not the money, but something. That something is a devil's plan to contain the disaster. As the fates of Springfield and the world hang in the balance, Homer embarks on a personal odyssey of redemption -- seeking forgiveness from Marge, the reunion of his splintered family, and the salvation of his hometown.
Editor's Note
THE SIMPSONS MOVIE may not qualify for the honor of "Best. Movie. Ever," but even the harshest critics like Comic Book Guy will find little to dislike in this hilarious comedy. Springing from Fox's hit series, the movie expands the adventures of the Springfield residents into a feature-length film. Here Homer's selfish antics (and a hankering for free donuts) are responsible for a horrific ecological disaster that could spell the end for Springfield. So it's up to the paunchy patriarch to save his family and the town from the mess that he has created.Just as in the Emmy-winning show, THE SIMPSONS MOVIE skillfully combines smart satire with inspired silliness. Dan Castellaneta, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria, and other regulars of the series provide laughs with their vocal talents, while Albert Brooks is hilarious as the film's villain. Though THE SIMPSONS MOVIE is best seen after a lifetime of watching reruns of the show and repeating its endlessly quotable lines, viewers don't have to be die-hard fans to get the jokes. Screenwriters Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and Co. are at the top of their game here, channeling the show at its best. The film comes after 18 seasons of the series, but it's certainly more in the spirit (and quality) of the show's best years.
| Features | Keep Case | | Full Frame - 1.33 | | Audio:
| Dolby Digital 5.1 - English | | Dolby Digital Surround - Spanish, French | | DTS 5.1 ES - English | | Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional | | Additional Release Material:
| Alternate Scenes: Deleted Scenes (5; w/ Description Cards) | | Trailers: Promos (5) | | Audio Commentary:
| 1. David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore, Rich Moore - Animators | | 2. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Richard Sakai, Al Jean, Mike Scully, David Silverman - Producers; Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith - Voices |
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Release Information
|  | Studio: TCFHE |
| Release Date: 10/14/2008 |
| Running Time: 87 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2007 | | Catalog ID: 2248446 | | UPC: 00024543484387 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew | Mike Scully - Producer | | Richard Sakai - Producer | | Al Jean - Producer | | Mike Scully - Screenwriter | | George Meyer - Screenwriter | | James L. Brooks - Screenwriter | | Hank Azaria - Voice | | Matt Selman - Screenwriter | | David Mirkin - Screenwriter | | Al Jean - Screenwriter | | Harry Shearer - Voice | | Julie Kavner - Voice | | Matt Groening - Creator | | Matt Groening - Producer | | James L. Brooks - Producer | | Ian Maxtone-Graham - Screenwriter | | Jon Vitti - Screenwriter | | Albert Brooks - Voice | | Yeardley Smith - Voice | | Tress MacNeille - Voice | | Danny Elfman - Music | | Hans Zimmer - Composer | | Matt Groening - Screenwriter | | John Swartzwelder - Screenwriter | | Mike Reiss - Screenwriter | | Dan Castellaneta - Voice | | Pamela Hayden - Voice | | Nancy Cartwright - Voice | | David Silverman - Director |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"[I]t's a very funny movie....Full of the anarchic, generous, good-natured humor that is the show's enduring signature." 07/27/2007 p.E1USA Today
3.5 stars out of 5 -- "If you like the TV show, you're going to love the movie....The laughs come fast and furiously on the big screen." 07/27/2007 p.14D Total Film
4 stars out of 5 -- "THE SIMPSONS MOVIE honours the slickness, wit and ingenuity of Matt Groenig's creating with aplomb....A triumph..." 10/01/2007 p.58 Sight and Sound
"[T]he creative team have upped their game considerably for this special outing....This is certainly the funniest American animated movie since the SOUTH PARK film." 10/01/2007 p.71 Ultimate DVD
4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he team of writers masterfully avoids moralizing and instead delivers a raft of social satirical digs..." 04/01/2008 p.68 |
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