Spiderpig, Spiderpig...does whatever a Spiderpig...does! (aka Simpsons Movie Thread)

[DaveWadding]

Only 17 more days :D

[Mr Regal]

I'm not really hyped about this movie!

I mean we have had the Simpsons on TV for an age doing everything that can be done. Unless they do some kind of South Park mastery of film comedy i can't see it being anything other than an extended TV episode.

I haven't looked into the film much, so please do tell me if i should be expecting something more!

[Kane Knight]

You should be expecting about 30% less, actually.

[Tornado]

This is either going to totally blow, or totally rule...there is no inbetween for The Simpsons now.

[Stickman]

THIS IS MAKE IT OR BREAK IT FOR THE SIMPSONS!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!

[94 SVT Cobra]

For some odd reason, i think that the people at fox have really had MORE then enough time to come up with something good for this movie. I have faith, hopefull its worthwhile

[ClockShot]

I'm overdue for a good comedy to see. I may go see this. But it's just easier and cheaper to sit home and watch it.

[Kane Knight]

Anyone want to explain to me how y' all lost out to Springfield, VT?

[mitchables]

I saw a longish version of the trailer at the movies last night, and I am highly optimistic except for one thing: President Schwarzenegger? Moreover, President Schwarzenegger who looks and sounds exactly like Rainier Wolfcastle sans the brown hair? I mean, I know that Wolfcastle is an obvious Arnie homage but I never thought they'd flat-out replace him. :$

[Vietnamese Crippler]

The one line from the trailer that has sold me on the movie:

Homer (flipping through a Bible): This book doesn't have any answers!!!

[Downunder]

It looks like it will be a 90 minute Simpsons episode (or whatever the length is) and therefore it will be as boring as the last 10+ years of the Simpsons.

[YOUR Hero]

I'll see it. In about a year or so, whenever it's a renter.

[Indifferent Clox]

Simpsons is hit or miss on tv now. But when it's hit it's pretty damn good. The movie has higher production quality and thus better animation, 1 continuos storyline which means excellent run on gags and the like for hours.

[Kane Knight]

I'll see it. In about a year or so, whenever it's on cable.

...Or, rather...That'd be what I'd say if it wasn't premiering in Springfield, VT. :shifty:

[FakeLaser]

I can't wait.

Fuck Vermont.

[Kane Knight]

Man, New England Rocks. First the home of Family Guy, now this. ;)

[Jeritron]

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[Kane Knight]

What's that? The bitter tears of the loser? Boo hoo, Jeri.

[Smitty]

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haha Nice comparison. But Winston does indeed rule...Vermont just blows.

[diothoir]

Actually, I'm looking forward to it.

I'm a sucker for their marketing. :$

[Fignuts]

I didn't really care that much as I havn't liked the simpsons for some time, but the spider-pig thing had me rolling.

[mitchables]

It looks like it will be a 90 minute Simpsons episode (or whatever the length is) and therefore it will be as boring as the last 10+ years of the Simpsons.

Disagree, since the majority of the writers are the old writers. Out of the "new school", I think maybe Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman and Mike Scully are about the only three who contributed. Outside of that, it's the classic roster of people like Jon Vitti, John Schwartzwelder, Al Jean, Mike Reiss, George Meyer, David Mirkin, and obviously Matt Groening. I think I'm forgetting a few, too. But I'm relatively certain that most of them are old-school writers, and thus I have more confidence in this film than the current show would deserve.
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[Downunder]

Mitch you and I will always disagree on the Simpsons, as you like it and I think is is well past it's use by date, and wasn't very good to start with.

[mitchables]

Yeah, I know that's how you feel. :( I tend to agree with you on the 'best days are behind it' thing, though I don't feel the most recent seasons were anywhere near as bad as the run between seasons 13-16. Still, as far as TV goes, I'll take even the worst of the Simpsons over every reality TV show ever, which tends to be all that most Aussie networks play these days.

Just saying though, that as far as the batch of writers is concerned, they could've done a lot worse. :-\

[Savio]

it will suck

[OssMan]

Simpsons is hit or miss on tv now. But when it's hit it's pretty damn good. The movie has higher production quality and thus better animation, 1 continuos storyline which means excellent run on gags and the like for hours.hey Your Hero posted this about me once

[Nervous Ferret]

me too!

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah I'm definitely seeing this.</font>

[ct2k]

Not expecting huge things but I'll go anyway

[road doggy dogg]

It'll probably suck but how can anybody growing up in the 90's not see the SIMPSONS MOVIE.

[Jeritron]

very interested to see how this does financially. It will succeed (exceed its budget), but it's hard to tell whether it's box office gross will be dissapointing or astronomical. It's hard to tell really.

A part of me says, well people seem to agree the Simpsons isn't good anymore and might not turn out.

Then again, Simpsons has been a cultural phenomenon for the past 17 years and has so many fans old and new. I don't see how it won't turn most of the people it has been followed by along the lines out to the theater to check it out. Plus it's still gets high ratings.

Who knows. I suppose theres a chance it will dissapoint financially, but I think its a safer bet that it will do huge numbers for an animated movie thats not Shrek or pixar

[FakeLaser]

I think that this will be the biggest movie of the summer.

[Mr Regal]

Your opinion isn't valid anymore. You have consumed too much beeer to be taken seriously.

[weather vane]

can I have 4 beers?

[darkpower]

Something about the new Simpsons movie that's been fucking with me majorily.....







....I'm actually quite curious to go SEE it!

[Impact!]

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[DaveWadding]

Got my tix for midnight. :D

[Shaggy]

I love the end of the new TV Spot...

Marge-"You Can Bring Spider Pig with you?"

Homer- "He's not Spider Pig anymore....He's Harry Plopper!"

[Shisen Kopf]

wow, there is a state called Vermont?! I bet this movie does great at the Box office initially then seriously drops after the fanboys stop going.

[road doggy dogg]

So does anybody know if they're going to end the series sometime after the movie comes out? 'Cause I'm totally pumped about new Futurama episodes instead of crappy new Simpsons ones.

[Jeritron]

There are no plans to end it, season 19 is just another normal season. If this movie is as successful as it seems it could be, there will probably be more movies and plenty more seasons. As long as people are watching/paying, and it's profitable it will probably keep going. Aside from promotion and the cast, it probably costs next to nothing to produce.

[Y2Ant]

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Awesome movie. The first hour was like ROFL every 2 minutes, dragged a bit near the end. Pretty sweet cameo by Green Day at the start :cool:

Pretty LOL that they showed Bart's penis too, wasn't expecting that. And rofl @ the black joke with Lenny and Carl.

[FakeLaser]

Every Springfield gets a sneak preview so I will probably be seeing it on Thursday.

[darkpower]

wow, there is a state called Vermont?!

Yeah, there is...

It's the second most likely state to be forgotten exists...next to New Jersy. :p

[MVP]

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[Disturbed316]

Saw it yesterday and didn't find it that funny. It had a couple of rofl moments, but that was about it. It's no where near as funny as numerous reviews have made it out to be.

[mitchables]

I couldn't have been happier with this film. For a series to put out a movie 19 years in and really hit with all the finesse and emotion of the earlier seasons is something to be admired. The animation was fucking gorgeous. The film wasn't madcap "I'm laughing so much my sides hurt" funny, but it still had a number of quality, quality ROFL moments in a substantial enough quantity to satisfy me. I think I preferred that anyway, as it allowed for the story (which was far stronger than I was expecting) to develop. The story was interrupted by laughs, not the other way around (*cough*Family Guy*cough*). There were some beautiful moments between Homer and Marge. I've always enjoyed episodes that examine Homer and Marge's relationship, and the movie did it really well.

I think the fact that 8 of the 11 writers were from the old batch really helped - you could really feel it in the family's interaction that it was the older crew writing. Well, I could, but then The Simpsons is my thing.

That said, there were really only two things about the movie that bothered me: (Spoilers, duh)

1. The President Schwarzenegger thing. What's wrong with Rainier Wolfcastle? :( It was the same character model with brown, slightly less, hair and age lines. What gives? :\
2. Homer and Marge wouldn't have had a wedding video - they got married on a whim at Shotgun Pete's. Or, if they did have a video, Patty and Selma sure as hell wouldn't have been there. It's not a big deal, just seems surprising. Was the Shotgun Pete's wedding retconned in later seasons?

Other than that, though, because I kept myself away (or at least tried to) from all forms of hype and advertisement and internet chatter, I went in with nobody's expectations but my own, and I honestly feel like they more than delivered on it. Animation was great, voice acting was great. Slightly disappointed that Sideshow Bob didn't make an appearance, but you can't win them all. Pretty much every other character you could hope for was in it. It was funny throughout with some hilarious moments, weaved into an overarching plot that was actually pretty cool. Plus, any cameo by Albert Brooks (the guy who played Hank Scorpio) is always a bonus, since he is awesome.

9/10 (for me). :heart:

[Jeritron]

Was remarkable. I was kinda hyped, but I got this weird feeling where I got to the theater where I was like "holy shit. I'm seeing a Simpson's Movie". It was like the someday that actually came feeling. I wasn't really pumped until I got there.
Anyways, the movie was amazing. Had a special big movie feel, but stayed true to the show I love so much. Best part about it was it took me right back to the earlier Simpsons seasons. Yet it still had that "we've been going for 20 years and we can still do it" feel to it.
Amazing really, was certainly awesome. I've always loved the Simpsons but this really recaptured the magic that has been (in somes opinions) lost. I hope it re-energizes the series.

The Gracie Films thing at the end really legitimized it all at the end too.

[diothoir]

Saw it, loved it.

Saw it again and still loved it.

Simpsons :heart:

[PapaGeorgio]

Wasn't as huge on it as ya'll. I give it a 3 out of 5 stars. Wasn't too impressed. I mean it had it's moments but just wasn't there for me. It didn't feel like some awesome Simpsons movie, mor just an extended episode. I mean if you look at how well South Park made the move from tv show to movie, Simpsons had a tough act to follow and in the end they weren't able to follow it.

Please note I also saw Hairspray right afterwards and enjoyed it more than Simpsons. So perhaps my opinion shouldn't be counted because I enjoy movies that question your sexuality.

[Boondock Saint]

Just saw it. Enjoyed it.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I enjoyed it and I wouldn't say I was disappointed but I think I went in expecting something different. I was kinda expecting the movie would be more of a culmination of the series with at least a couple speaking roles for old characters.


semi-spoiler:
why couldn't they have used an old character to save Homer in the wilderness instead of the big breast eskimo? Homer's assistant Karl would've been perfect for that

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Also there were like absolutely no inside jokes or references for the longtime viewers of the show which while not necessary would've been a nice touch.

[Jeritron]

I thought the plot and the milestones were there. I have only a handful of gripes. They're not really things that were missing, just things I personally wish were in there..

- Sideshow Bob
- more Mr. Burns, he's the Simpsons main villian
- a couple more speaking lines for the supporting cast (Snake, Skinner, Moe, Willie)
- a couch gag

[FakeLaser]

I loved it, but I had basically the same gripes as Supreme and Jeritron.

The movie made me very happy and nostaligic though. It was just amazing seeing The Simpsons up on the silver screen.

[Avenger]

Yeah it was good. 7/10 tbh.

Loved the bit with Bart's penis, the stuff on the roof and the racist joke to Carl.

Good shit.

Well done to The Simpsons.

[Shaggy]

I thought it was a pretty funny movie...

Dragged in the middle...

and loved the bits during the credits at the end

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Also there were like absolutely no inside jokes or references for the longtime viewers of the show which while not necessary would've been a nice touch.

Actually, there was at least 1 that I caught...



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Homer/Bart finally crossed the gorge on the motorbike. If you remember there was an episode where Bart was going to, and then Homer ended up doing it and fell into the gorge. I actually thought it was awesome they had the gorge crossing in the movie.



Also, the "release the hounds" bit by Burns... Not sure how many times that was done before, but it's in at least one older episode...





***END***

[Shaggy]

Actually, there was at least 1 that I caught...



Also....SPOILER IN BLACK



@ the end of that same episode the ambulance crashes into the tree.....in the movie when they finally jump the gorge that same ambulance can still be seen crashed into the tree

[DaveWadding]

and another

Them using that Carpenters song (the one that plays on Marge's doorbell) in the montage.

[Lara Emily]

The visual gags were the things that got me the most, good times. I'd say 8/10 I was expecting it to be total crap and it wasn't at all.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I loved this movie...saw it twice.

It was just great seeing them up on the big screen...they really took advantage of that. It was awesome seeing Springfield from that new persepective. Favorite bits were:</font>

<font color=black>-Bart's dick
-"He filled the whole silo in two days?" "Well I helped"
-Otto with a bong</font>

[SammyG]

Is there any torrent out there that I can download this movie from?

[Jeritron]

Green Day playing "nearer my god to thee" when they were sinking was great too.
All of the witty jokes and gags were straight outta the glory days of season 3-9. Great stuff.
And like I said the plot, music, character developments, and big happenings solidified it's movie status. It played like an episode, yes. I don't see why that's a complaint. It also played like a big huge movie. It was the biggest most eventful episode ever with landmark moments and things that can't be achieved or touched on on network tv.
Guest voices were awesome.
It was everything it should have been and then some.

[Shaggy]

My favorite part....

Homer jumping in the sand pit and giving everyone the finger

Been trying to find a screen cap of it because everytime I try to do one I cant get it...

[mitchables]

Spoilers below.

I saw it again and I have to say, I enjoyed it more the second time than the first. Knowing what was coming gave me more opportunities to revel in the wonderful sight gags ("El Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo, coming September 18th") and in-jokes which were less obvious the first time around. I disagree with Supreme. I think there are plenty of treats for long-time fans. As previously mentioned, there is the gorge jump and the fact the ambulance is still crashed into the tree. The Itchy and Scratchy short is a long-time gag. The "Jebus" reference was nice, as well as the general Homer-not-wanting-to-go-to-church ideal reminiscient of Homer the Heretic. They left Grampa in the car for what is probably the third or fourth time now. The way Krusty spit out the burger when he's advertising it (all that was missing was "Bah! I nearly swallowed some of the juice!"). The church marquee. The fact that the people of Springfield, once again, descends to a riotous mob. Perhaps a little obscure, but when Bart catches the fish, the way he says "whoa, Mama!" is pretty much identical to the one in the Do the Bartman single. And "Close to You" by the Carpenters plays in Homer and Marge's wedding video - the same song played in The Way We Was in a similar moment between Homer and Marge. Also, the shot from behind as Homer and Marge ride off is very reminiscient of Life on the Fast Lane, when Homer is carrying Marge out of the Nuclear plant.

I dunno. It was immense the first time, but I really felt like I got more out of it the second time.

[Blitz]

Very fun movie. Was not disappointed.

[Team Sheep]

I was pretty dissapointed. I dunno, it's hard to drag that kind of humour out for 90 minutes. Was still enjoyable though.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I enjoyed it, even though some jackass would not shut up and had to get booted from the theater.

[Hired Hitman]

and another

Them using that Carpenters song (the one that plays on Marge's doorbell) in the montage.
I noticed this one...

In the scene where Marge tries to figure out the meaning behind the quote, Maggie is seen playing the Baby Blast game she took off Bart, Maggie doesn't like other babies.

[Team Sheep]

Also, the bit where Flanders points out the 4 states that neighbour Springfield. That's been done in a past episode, and it's an inside joke on how nobody knows what state Springfield is in.

[HeartBreakMan2k]

Homer whipping the dogs telling them to sleep has been done in the past too if I recall correctly.

[Bad Company]

4/10 God this movie was shit. Could of put that storyline into an episode.

[94 SVT Cobra]

SMithers:"Exuse me Mr burns, theres a girl selling girl scout cookies at the door"

Mr burns: Release the hounds

Smithers: but sir....

Mr burns: RELEASE THE HOUNDS

God i loved that episode. another good one with monty was

Marges mom: Monty you are the devil himself

Monty: WHAT THE? WHO TOLD YO...Oh right, yes i can be a bit devilish at times.

[ClockShot]

Got back from this a short time ago. God, Homer was right the minute the the Ichy and Scratchy cartoon was over. I got suckered into this. I got a few good laughs out of this. But Maggie had me cracking up.

I'm with Bad Company on this. They could have made this into a good hour long episode.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Fucking awful. Like 5 decent jokes in the entire film. Came very, very close to walking out.

[Zelda]

It is been a while since I last watched The Simpsons, but I was still excited about the movie. I was not dissapointed, and it even made me nostalgic. Once again, the translators did a great job because the French version was pure genius, which is rare for something dubbed.

[LaLa]

I thought the movie was good, it entertained me and some parts were really funny, my favorite part was (Spoiler I guess in black):


Bart was skating naked and he passed Ralph and Ralph said, "I like men now." and the same part where Bart was naked and he skated past Skinner's mother and she yelled, "don't look where I'm pointing," and she was pointing directly at Bart.

[The Mackem]

Didn't think it was anything special. Seemed like a normal episode to me and just like those normal episodes I still can't figure out why the hell they needed to go to Alaska, didn't seem to add much to the story.

[packt up]

I was vaguely dissapointed. I mean some bits were funny but nothing too hilarious LOL moments. Although thats not a bad thing either. Quite a lot of the Simpsons humour to me is really clever subtle humour but not necessarily a LOL moment. It was kinda weird watching it in a cinema with a reasonable amount of laughing.

Anyway it was good but not great. The Animation was good. The voice acting was good. The story and the gags not so much.