Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #832 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-12-10
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
• Formats: PAL, DTS Surround Sound, Dolby
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 83 minutes

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

DVD Description
In the eagerly-awaited film based on the hit television series, Homer must save the world from a catastrophe he himself created. It all begins with him, his new pet pig, and a leaky silo full of droppings – a combination that triggers a disaster the likes of which Springfield has never experienced. As Marge is outraged by Homer’s monumental blunder, a vengeful mob descends on the Simpson household. The family makes a narrow escape, but is soon divided by both location and conflict.

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 (voiced by Harry Shearer) 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.

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"Oh, so they have internet on computers now!" -- Homer Simpson	"I'd like to visit that Long Island Place, if only it were real." -- Marge Simpson (drinking a Long Island Iced Tea)	"Aren't we forgetting the true meaning of Christmas? You know, the birth of Santa." -- Bart Simpson
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Synopsis
Fresh from the hit series, The Simpsons Movie expands the adventures of the Springfield residents into a feature-length film. Here Homer's selfish antics and his affection for a pig 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 award-winning show, The Simpsons Movie skilfully combines smart satire with inspired silliness. Dan Castellaneta, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria, and other regulars of the series provide laughs with their vocal talents. 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 company are at the top of their game here, channelling the show at its best. The film comes after 18 series of the series, but it's certainly more in the spirit (and quality) of the show's best years.

Customer Reviews

Everyone's favourite family has finally reached the big screen
Well it has taken 20 years of patience, speculation about wheather it will actually happen and then anticipation about how good it will be. I must say I have always loved 'The Simpsons' since I was very young however I have found their last few seasons rather dissappointing when compared to the old classic ones. I mean who can forget the one where it spoofs up the film 'Westworld' when the Simpson family go to Itchy & Scratchy Land and the robots go out of control as well as the one where Mulder & Scully from 'The X Files' make appearences. Classics.

Now, after those dissappointing last few seasons, I must say that even though I heard 'The Simpsons Movie' was written by the original writers, one couldn't help but slightly worry about if it was one film spin off too late. I needn't have. This film is hilarious with Homer alone, even though other characters make it funnier. It was one of those cartoon feature films from TV to big screen that goes very well indeed.

The whole 'Spider-pig' was, to me pointless, but hey this is Homer Simpson we're talking about so that made me laugh as did the flashback scene where Homer takes Bart fishing as did lots of other things. Brilliant.

Trust me, if you are a fan of 'The Simpsons' you'll love this film. What was also great was that a fair few celebs provide their voices for cameos. See it.

Better than I thought
This movie is surprisingly good. I did wonder if it would be lame considering the The Simpsons TV has, in my opinion, got less and less funny in recent times.

However, it just felt like a long, decent episode of the TV show - with better drawings. There are some genuinely funny gags - and some that feel a bit recycled. Also, there are some brilliantly inventive action sequences that almost make you want to cheer!

Good - but is it worth the money on DVD?
A fun and funny movie with truely ingenious site gags but which looses some momentum around the half way mark. The problem with the DVD release is you are paying full wack for 84 mins of the Simpsons. Buy any Simpsons box set and you get about 600 mins. Do the maths!
Whilst this was great to see in the cinema I would only recommend buying it to fans who already have every episode on DVD. Everybody else should wait for the inevitable budget re-issue in 6 months or so.