The Simpsons Movie

So, does the movie look any different from an average episode?

Yes, and no. Thankfully live-action and CG concepts where thrown out years ago and the movie sticks to the 2D animation so well known of the series. Having said that, some effort has gone into making it shine. There is excellent detail work and more shading than in an average episode which gives it more depth. Also, some ‘camera’ work has been added to complete the cinematic experience. There are some breathtaking pans and swoops mixed into the action.

But frankly, who cares when you finally have Homer Simpson on the big screen.

The movie focuses on our favourite dysfunctional American family and the rest of the Springfield characters are pushed to the margins for brief appearances. The movie manages to make an early dig at Fox and Homer makes an even earlier dig at the audience.

The first act is hilariously brilliant. It’s top form stuff from the writers and they revel in the PG certificate showing more of Bart than we’d really care to see and Homer gets to flip the finger at several people over and over again.

After the much advertised “Spider Pig” scene, things slow down a bit as the heart of the story develops which sets up a hilarious and quite thrilling final act.

Excellent stuff!