The Simpsons

I'm not a fan of The Simpsons TV show. It's not that I don't like it really, it's just that I never got into it. Ray, however, totally loves the show and this movie was high on his list, that's why I saw it.

As for the movie itself, I have to say that it was quite funny and well made, especially since it could be enjoyed by anyone, even if you never followed the show on TV.

Spoiler Tag: Homer, as usual, gets himself into trouble, this time by cozying up to a pig (yes, you read correctly, it's The Simpsons, remember...?), but on this occasion, he also brings the town of Springfield down with him when the EPA gets involved.

He then flees with his family to Alaska, but Marge eventually leaves him to go back to Springfield with the kids to try and save it before the evil federal government, presided over by a very aloof Arnold Schwarzenegger, nukes it to get rid of the problem of its pollution.

Naturally, Homer ends up missing his family and goes back as well, to reunite with them and to do what he can for his hometown, including sacrificing himself for its survival.

The production values are really good, and technically the movie is very well made, even though the The Simpsons don't look like any character out of Pixar's studio, since the producers had to keep it in line with the TV series, which is still going strong after all these years.

The script is well written and funny and if you're a Simpsons fan you should not miss this movie for any reason, but I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here...

Grade: 7