DVD Review The Simpsons Movie
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DVD Review: The Simpsons Movie
Summary:
After eighteen years, those iconic yellow characters from "The Simpsons" finally hit the big screen. The question is, does the movie capture the hilarity of the TV show? Read on to find out!
Article:
The long-awaited film adaptation of "The Simpsons" brings the beloved yellow characters to the big screen after eighteen years. But does it live up to the comedic genius of the series? Let’s dive in!
In the movie, Springfield's lake is dangerously polluted, prompting the environmentally conscious Lisa Simpson (voiced by Yeardley Smith) to lead a cleanup initiative. Meanwhile, Homer (Dan Castellaneta) saves a pig from becoming a commercial prop for Krusty the Clown and treats it as the son he never had. This doesn't sit well with Bart (Nancy Cartwright), who starts to see Mr. Flanders (Harry Shearer) as a more nurturing father figure.
Homer, being Homer, ends up storing the pig's waste in a giant silo in the backyard, and after Marge (Julie Kavner) insists he dispose of it, he dumps it all into Lake Springfield. This act sets off alarms at the Environmental Protection Agency, leading director Russ Cargill (Albert Brooks) to trap the town under a massive glass dome.
Facing backlash from his angry neighbors, Homer decides to take his family to Alaska to start over, but soon they realize they must return to save Springfield.
"The Simpsons" has been a television staple since 1989, and fans have long speculated about a movie adaptation. Creator Matt Groening finally delivers, and the result is a film filled with the sharp social commentary and wacky humor that fans love. A highlight includes a humorous scene where churchgoers switch places with bar patrons as chaos unfolds in Springfield.
The film also includes memorable moments such as Bart's audacious nude skateboarding stunt and the catchy "Spider Pig" song.
However, the DVD's special features are a letdown, lacking the depth fans might expect. While the film itself is presented beautifully in anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) and optimized for 16x9 TVs, the extras feel sparse.
The DVD includes two insightful commentary tracks. The first features the show's creator Matt Groening, writer/producer James L. Brooks, Al Jean, Mike Scully, director David Silverman, Yeardley Smith, and Dan Castellaneta. The second track brings in Silverman, along with sequence directors Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore, and Rich Moore.
Additionally, there are 5 minutes of deleted scenes introduced by Al Jean and a "Special Stuff" section with 3 minutes of "Simpsons" appearances on shows like "The Tonight Show" and "American Idol," plus a parody of the "Let's Go to the Lobby" concession stand jingle. Despite the quality of these features, the selection feels limited.
Overall, while "The Simpsons Movie" itself is a delight, offering the humor fans expect, the DVD extras leave much to be desired. It's definitely a must-watch for the film, but one might hope for a more comprehensive edition in the future.
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