My thoughts on…The Simpsons Movie
July 31st 2007 -
Before I start, just let me say that I FINALLY GOT THE INTERNET! Yesterday evening in fact. Now I can post even more than before! So expect a lot more activity on this blog (if I can manage to wrestle control of my PC from the rest of my family).
Springfield’s royal family has finally hit the big screen, and there has been a lot of publicity surrounding it, strangest of all a picture of Homer drawn in a field holding a doughnut next to a nude Australian fertility symbol. Maybe Homer wanted to play ring toss with it. Despite all this, I don’t think that this movie will be the blockbuster its hyped to be. Why? Sit back and I’ll tell you why.
The Simpsons is the both the longest running American sitcom and animated series, with over 400 episodes. With so many episodes behind its belt, it will be a miracle if the creators can come up with more material. Plus the series feels a bit tired to me. It doesn’t make me laugh nearly as much as when I was little. Perhaps its because I’ve watched so much TV that I can now see the punchline a mile away, or because I’ve grown up, and therefore become more serious, but the jokes aren’t as smart as they used to be. It has become just plain stupid.
And I’m not feeling the fanbuzz on the Net. For most big movies, especially big screen versions of beloved old school shows, there is a monstrous wave of fan-powered hype. Blogs, chat rooms, websites, forums, etc. But I feel there’d be way more hype if it was a Family Guy movie. Still, with its large fanbase, this movie cannot possibly be a flop. Not like I want it to be, as I’m a diehard fan. But if it was released 15 years ago, when it was first envisioned, (yes, it’s been in the pipeline that long!) it would’ve gotten a much better reception. Though I hear rumours that the movie has returned the franchise to its roots. I surely hope so, if I’m gonna spend money to see this movie, it had better be the Simpsons I fell in love with as a child, not the shadow of its former self.
Karl L. Gechlik Says:
July 31st, 2007 at 4:42 pm
It sure was a great movie and def not enough hype but what can you do @ least I was able to visit a Kwik-E-Mart and buy some Buzz Cola!
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Abeni Says:
July 31st, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Yeahhhhh,glad for you that you have the net at home now. I figure I will watch the Simpsons when it gets here
Ricardo Says:
July 31st, 2007 at 10:56 pm
It received some very good business this weekend being number one but you must wonder how much longer the series can last. I am amazed that they have been able to go as long as they have.
Jamaipanese Says:
August 1st, 2007 at 1:28 am
congrats on getting back you link to the the world wide web, I’d die without mine -_-
I’ll be checking out the simpsons movie this weekend, although I stopped watching the series about a hundred or more episodes ago.
Mad Bull Says:
August 1st, 2007 at 8:11 am
I thought it was pretty good! you go see it and tell me what you think.
taylor2nd Says:
August 1st, 2007 at 9:23 am
ahh.. in all honestly i think family guy demolished my simpson sense of humor. i dunno go on youtube type best of family guy and best of simpsons. sit back adn watch and you’ll see what i mean.. I didn’t laugh at the simpsons much but the family guy clips had me in stiches.
Stunner Says:
August 1st, 2007 at 10:42 am
I like to watch The Simpsons on TV, but I certainly won’t be going to the cinema to watch the movie.
aarond Says:
August 2nd, 2007 at 4:36 am
Yeah not really feeling the urge to go see the simpsons.
bobby Says:
August 2nd, 2007 at 6:19 pm
Hey simpson alrite ….glad to hear that you are all internet and ready to go blog laddie blog like you have never blogged before…. welcome back dude