The Simpsons

[Lowerdeck]

Gerneal question, mainly towards the Americans, how did the Kenndy family joke go over with the audience? It got nothing here (understandinly) but I figure it would have got something more over there where it's more relevant. The line about Lisa being a woman and thus she'd be able to hold her hate forever got squat too.

I don't remember the Kennedy joke and I was in Mass. to see the movie. Probably got some reception but not as much as you're hoping for. Then again, Ted Kennedy is revered around here for some reason.

[TheSqauredCircleMessiah]

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The Marge video bit was great. Her voice was different and it was she'd been crying and her speech was stuttering and rambling, not with witty one liners and came off very, very real.

[Herr Matzat]

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Edited August 2, 2007 by Michael Matzat on a Plane

[Corizzle]

The lack of Sideshow Bob and not enough Mr. Burns were the only drawbacks as far as I'm concerned.

9.5/10

[RPS]

Painfully average.

I expected so much more from a Simpsons movie. It honestly just seemed like a really long Simpsons episode. I didn't go in with high expectations, however they were met.

[apsham]

I went and saw it again with my father last night and laughed just as much at some parts, laughed inside at the ones that didn't come as a shock to me anymore. Given the chance.. I'd probably go again, and I can't wait to pick it up on DVD.

[Katsuya]

Saw it yesterday. Thought it was everything it needed to be and more, really enjoyed it. Biggest laugh in my cinema was when Cargill's phone bounces off the dome and hits him in the head. Weird. GTW got a good laugh though.

[YI]

Went and saw it tonight. I'm with PunkRockPete. It was fairly funny, but nothing outstanding. VERY average. However Homer is an AWESOME character. It's been a while since I actually watched The Simpsons, so I forgot just how good he is. The pig stuff was gold, and the Ralf bit at the start = the funniest part of the entire movie, as it was before it started.

I've seen worse. I mean it was fairly funny. But for £6, I don't quite feel like I got value for money.

[Devlyn Michaels]

Saw it on Monday with my mates, I absolutely loved it! The Ralph bit at the begining was pure gold.

Plus I loved the following.

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The neer the end bit with Lisa, Millhouse and Collin.

The opening bit with Ralph.

Spider Pig/Harry Pogger.

And who could forget the Homer/Huskies bit.

[King Ellis]

The talk of Ralph reminded me of another good bit.

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When Bart is doing his nude skateboarding and Rakph says "I like men now." or something. Gold.

Did anyone mention that yet?

[LL!]

The talk of Ralph reminded me of another good bit.

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When Bart is doing his nude skateboarding and Rakph says "I like men now." or something. Gold.

Did anyone mention that yet?

Yes. Late as usual.

[Scott McFly]

OK, saw it earlier on today, and really quite enjoyed it. Yes, it's pretty much just an extended episode, but to see it on the big screen after so long makes it very watchable. Plenty of gags, although I reckon they could've gone 10 minutes more and given more of the side characters some scenes or even just some lines. But a small quibble to a very good film. I'd say it's appeal as a family film is immense, as there really was a joke for every age group in there.

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And yes, I left during the credits, so the last thing I saw was Tom Hanks, but as I was leaving I heard Homer saying something to Bart, but didn't catch what it was, and I suspect there were more after that too. Anyone care to fill me in?

[Cadet Ember McLain]

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Bart needs to use the bathroom, but Homer makes him stay:

Homer: "A lot of people worked really hard on this movie, and all they ask is that you memorize their names."

Lisa: "I just want to make sure no animals were harmed in the making of the movie."

The words "No animals were harmed during the making of this movie" scroll past, Lisa sighs in relief, and the family start to leave. Homer picks up floor-popcorn, and Maggie says her first official word: "Sequel?"

The Squeaky-Voiced Teen appears at the end of the credits to sweep up, and complains about going to acting school for years, and having it wasted just to sweep.

And that's the credits/post-credits in a nutshell. Edited August 6, 2007 by Kryptonite3d

[Lowerdeck]

I hate it when they throw stuff in at the very end of the credits, by then you've sat through about 5 minutes of nothing and everyone else has left the place.

The worst offender might be the Aqua Teen movie.

[Bigal]

Since we have quite a few Simpsons buffs on EWB, I thought I'd try out this rather vague question.

There's an episode in which Homer talks about some sort of scheme being cooked up by someone else, and then turns to a person beside him and shouts "I'M ONTO YOU!"

Any idea what the episode was?

Thanks in advance

[King Ellis]

I think maybe this is Homer vs New York City (I think is the title).

The line in question comes from when the family arrives in New York City to collect Homers car which was abandoned by Barney after he went crazy from being the designated driver. Homer tells everyone to stay in the bus station as he feels New York isn't safe. Marge tells him the bus station was just one of the things they'd come to see and that they'd meet him in Central Park at 5pm. He reluctantly accepts and goes to get in a cab but not before warning them against staying out any longer than that because 'once the sun goes down, all the weirdoes turn crazy.' He then turns and points at a passing business man and shouts 'I'm onto you!'

[new_era]

I think maybe this is Homer vs New York City (I think is the title).

The line in question comes from when the family arrives in New York City to collect Homers car which was abandoned by Barney after he went crazy from being the designated driver. Homer tells everyone to stay in the bus station as he feels New York isn't safe. Marge tells him the bus station was just one of the things they'd come to see and that they'd meet him in Central Park at 5pm. He reluctantly accepts and goes to get in a cab but not before warning them against staying out any longer than that because 'once the sun goes down, all the weirdoes turn crazy.' He then turns and points at a passing business man and shouts 'I'm onto you!'

Certainly is.

[9 to 5]

Yeah, I think Ellis has it spot on.

[Bigal]

I do believe you're right. Cheers Ellis.

[brenchill]

If you're looking to learn about UK cuts from the said episode Ellis is also available via personal message. Thank you.