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The Simpsons Movie
2007 87 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.6
Animation, Comedy, Family
Director: David Silverman
🎭 Based on
«The Simpsons»
Trailers
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Description
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$183.14M
Worldwide:
$527.07M
Starring
Dan Castellaneta
Actor
Julie Kavner
Actor
Nancy Cartwright
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2008
— Best Animated Feature
Georges Awards 2008
— Best Animated Feature
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Animated Feature
MTV Russia Movie Awards 2008
— Best Animated Feature
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best Animated Feature
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2007
— Best Summer Film You Haven't Seen Yet
Key opinion
The Simpsons Movie is generally regarded as a successful, high-quality transition from television to the big screen that functions essentially as an extended, visually polished episode. While fans largely celebrate its nostalgic character humor and cultural satire, detractors argue that it lacks the subversive edge of the show and often feels like a standard broadcast installment.
| Production | The animation features a noticeable upgrade in scale and visual detail compared to the television series. | |
| Adaptation | The film succeeds in retaining the authentic voices, personalities, and iconic archetypes of the beloved ensemble cast. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing; fans of the series appreciate the character-driven jokes and cultural parodies, while others find the comedy predictable or underwhelming. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a cohesive extension of the TV show, with viewers split on whether this makes it a comforting nostalgic experience or merely an unoriginal, stretched-out episode. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure and pacing divide opinion, with some viewing it as a seamless cinematic story and others finding it lacks the narrative depth or unpredictable twists expected of a film. | |
| Accessibility | The accessibility is limited, as the film’s reliance on deep-seated character history and specific mature humor leaves some casual or non-fans feeling alienated. |