The Simpsons: The Movie [Blu-ray]

Overview

They've kept television viewers laughing for nearly 20 years, and now the most popular animated family on the small screen makes the leap into theaters as Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, ad Maggie embark on their first-ever feature-length adventure. Directed by David Silverman and written by a whole host of Simpsons veterans including Matt Groening and James L. Brooks, The Simpsons Movie also features special guest appearances by Albert Brooks among others.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/18/2007
UPC:	0024543492016
Original Release:	2007
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound]
Language:	English
Time:	1:27:00
Sales rank:	14,012

Special Features

Commentary ; Directors commentary; Deleted scenes and slightly alternate ending; Special stuff; A lot of trailers

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Julie Kavner	Marge
Dan Castellaneta	Homer/Itchy/Barney/Grampa/Krusty/Mayor Quimby/Mel
Nancy Cartwright	Bart/Maggie/Ralph/Todd Flanders/TV Daughter
Yeardley Smith	Lisa
Harry Shearer	Scratchy/Mr. Burns/Moe/Chief Wiggum/Ned Flanders
Marcia Wallace	Mrs. Krabappel
Billie Joe Armstrong	Himself,Voices
Frank Edwin Wright III	Himself
Michael Pritchard	Himself
Tress MacNeille	Colin/Mrs. Skinner/Nelson's Mom/Pig/Cat Lady
Pamela Hayden	Milhouse/Rod Flanders
Joe Mantegna	Fat Tony
Albert Brooks	Russ Cargill
Russi Taylor	Martin
Karl Wiedergott	Man/EPA Driver
Maggie Roswell	Helen Lovejoy
Tom Hanks	Himself
Jo Ann Harris	Actor
Phil Hartman	Actor
Doris Grau	Actor
Marcia Mitzman Gaven	Actor
Channing Tatum	Actor
Judd Apatow	Actor
Leslie Mann	Actor
Paul Rudd	Actor
Seth Rogen	Actor
Hank Azaria	Sea Captain
C	Voices
Philip Rosenthal	TV Dad,TV Dad
Phil Collins	Voices
Kian Gibbs	Voices
Erin Brockovich-Ellis	Voices
Dan Catellaneta	Itchy
Minnie Driver	Voices
Nick Gelnnie-Smith	Conductor
Blake Neely	Conductor
Hans Zimmer	Composer
Danny Elfman	Composer

Technical Credits

James L. Brooks

Matt Groening

Mike Scully

Al Jean

Matt Selman

Mike Reiss

John Swartzwelder

Jon Vitti

David Mirkin

George Meyer

Ian Maxtone-Graham

Joel H. Cohen

John Frink

Tim Long

Michael Price

David Silverman	Director
James L. Brooks	Producer,Screenwriter
Matt Groening	Producer,Screenwriter
Mike Scully	Producer,Screenwriter
Richard Sakai	Producer
Al Jean	Producer,Screenwriter
Richard Raynis	Producer
Matt Selman	Screenwriter
Mike Reiss	Screenwriter
John Swartzwelder	Screenwriter
Jon Vitti	Screenwriter
David Mirkin	Screenwriter
George Meyer	Screenwriter
Ian Maxtone-Graham	Screenwriter
Joel H. Cohen	Screenwriter
Matthew Nastuk	Director
Chuck Sheetz	Director
John Frink	Screenwriter
Tim Long	Screenwriter
Michael Price	Screenwriter
Elise Belknap	Producer
Katherine C. Concepcion	Producer
Peter Gave	Producer
Amanda Moshay	Producer
Matt Orefice	Producer
Joel Kuwahara	Producer
Karen K. Miller	Producer
Nelson Shin	Producer
Loren Smith	Producer
Craig Sost	Producer
Geraldine Symon	Producer
Nikki Vanzo	Producer
Hyejoon Yun	Producer
Stuart Allan	Special Effects
Kevin Bailey	Sound Effects
Anna Behlmer	Sound Mixer
Randy Thom	Sound/Sound Designer
Jim Bolt	Sound Mixer
Andy Nelson	Sound Mixer

Editorial Reviews

The greatest obstacle The Simpsons Movie faced was cultural relevance. Released between seasons 18 and 19 of the show, after 874 episodes (exaggeration), after many fans had stopped prioritizing weekly viewings, and ten years later than it should have been, the movie could have struggled to find an audience. Instead, 7-11s were turned into Kwik-E-Marts around the country, among other successful promotions, and the Simpsons effortlessly grasped the zeitgeist as if it were 1992. It's well deserved. The Simpsons Movie is a joyous realization of the possibilities of delving into the world of Springfield and beyond at feature length -- far beyond, in fact, as the Simpson clan relocates temporarily (and hilariously) to Alaska. Almost every recurring character gets at least one chance to strut his or her stuff -- with the exception of Rainier Wolfcastle, who's replaced by the real-world person his character satirizes: "President Schwarzenegger." The plot is not so outrageous that it exceeds anything that could happen on a regular episode, but that's undoubtedly a good thing, as it keeps the show's essential dynamics in place, instead of blowing everything up in a case of excess ambition. However, one byproduct is that it's possible to watch the movie, enjoy it immensely, and then forget a lot of what happened soon afterward. But during, there's plenty to laugh at, including the aftermath of Springfield being enclosed in a dome to contain a Homer-created ecological disaster; the writers' continued fondness for poking fun at the Fox network and breaking the fourth wall; and an awesomely unexpected use of cartoon nudity. At the same time, there's a good dose of sentiment, as Julie Kavner's Marge gets to act out one of her most heartbreaking disappointed-in-Homer speeches of all time. The extra depth and tactility of the animation further sets it apart from the small screen. If The Simpsons Movie can't be considered a classic, it's probably because expectations were sky high, and the end result is more of a very funny diversion than an epic summation of everything that's come before. But for a show as old as Abe Simpson in television years, that ain't half bad.