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This week, we’re watching The Simpsons Movie.

What I Liked: Well, uh, its The Simpsons. I’ve been a fan for years so of course seeing them on the big screen is exciting.
All of the characters were present, sometimes all at once. Lisa found love, Bart got naked, and Homer as usual, was Homer. There were a couple of fun surprises and some great scenes and stories.
The blantant liberal and environmental stance was great to watch without being PowerPoint boring.

What I Disliked: It really just seemed like a long, two part episode. Though I think they realized this, and handled it in a funny way.
I always enjoy watching the tv show and not getting all of the references. Later looking them up, having a good laugh while learning something new whether it be about politics or pop culture. I felt the movie was dumbed down a bit. The references were obvious and I saw most of the jokes coming from far away.
I would have rather seen one of the many hilarious “Treehouse of Horror” made a half hour longer and put up on the big screen.

Would I Recommend?: As a Simpsons fan, it is a requirement to see it. You may or may not like it, but every fan I know will want to judge for themselves, probably on opening night.
I think I had too great of expectations and it did not hold up in my mind. They waited a little too long to make the movie. Alot of the comic geniuses involved over the years e.g. Conan O’Brien and Bob Odenkirk, did not work on the movie.
That being said it still is classic Simpsons and it had the whole theater, including me, laughing.

7 out of 10
- Stephanie Powers

What I Liked: After years of hijinks on tv, the Simpson family has finally made the jump to the big screen. All the classic characters are here, and the animation is very clean and bright.  Some of the jokes will crack you up, but most of the jokes are not any thing we haven’t seen before. There are humorous touches on current pop culture that aren’t really funny, but you’ll find entertaining.
What I Disliked: Disappointedly you get to feeling like there really isn’t whole lot to this film.  It didn’t really feel like this movie had to be made.  There’s nothing astounding or special here.  As you watch, the film feels like you’re just watching an episode on tv, or maybe a Simpsons special.  The storyline wasn’t that great, and the jokes that don’t make you laugh are jokes that have worn thin because we’ve seen over and over again.  Homer says it best at the beginning when he asks why would you pay money to see something you can see on tv for free?  To be honest, he’s right.
Would I Recommend?: In truth The Simpsons Movie is not worth paying the money to see.  Even Simpson’s fans won’t find anything that they’ll walk away talking about the next day.  Wait for this film to be released on DVD, or better yet just watch another episode on tv.  Otherwise when it’s over that little voice laughing won’t be yourself, it will be Bart’s bully Nelson pointing at you saying,"Ha Ha”.

4 out of 10

- John T. McMillin

What I Liked: I was trying to think of something profound and witty to say but all I can say is: If you are a fan of the Simpsons, GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
You won’t regret it. I laughed through the whole thing. 
The story centered mainly around Homer
who was up to his same old tricks.  Fox along with the usual characters did not miss an opportunity to poke fun of themselves.
The movie, while keeping it’s classic look, sported a 3-D flare which added a nice touch. All in all, the Simpson family along with the rest of the inhabitants of Springfield, did not disappoint.

What I Disliked: I was a little surprised that the movie was so short given the amount of time that they have had to come up with a Simpsons Movie.
Apart from the 3-D animation, it basically boiled down to be no more than a glorified TV episode. The plot wasn’t very deep but it kept you entertained. 
There were a few scenes that tugged at my heart strings. These scenes, although few, kind of interrupted the flow of silliness that the rest of the movie set up.
Ultimately, I am glad to say that the
disappointments were few.
Would I Recommend?: Definitely!
8 out of 10

- Jessica A Locke