The Simpsons Movie

[ZeroKirbyX]

Originally posted by Razor
There were a handful of inconsistencies with the series, such as the Simpsons backyard, the house layout, a lot of minor things only someone like me would notice. And I'm sad that Sideshow Bob didn't make it into the final revision.

I noticed a lot of it too.

[Red Giant]

"I think you've gone mad with power"
"Of course I have! Ever tryed going mad without power? It's boring! No-one listens to you!"

Man that line was so funny in an old wine kind of way. It was so my favourite line.

The bit with marge's video almost brought a tear to my eye then I remembered I had nuts so it didn't

[CoolZidane]

Originally posted by Red Giant
"I think you've gone mad with power"
"Of course I have! Ever tryed going mad without power? It's boring! No-one listens to you!"

Man that line was so funny in an old wine kind of way. It was so my favourite line.

The bit with marge's video almost brought a tear to my eye then I remembered I had nuts so it didn't

For me, that line is second only to "For once, the rich white man is in control!"

[Razor]

Originally posted by Shady Ultima

Originally posted by Razor
I think this year:
Simpsons
Hot Fuzz
300
Transformers

Whoa, whoa, whoa... waittt a minute here. Are you saying those are the best movies of the year? Knocked Up is the funniest movie I've seen in theatres in YEARS, Rush Hour 3 was awesome, and I THINK I'm going to see SuperBad tonight, and that looks amazing!

On topic, the Simpsons movie was really good. But I don't remember Maggie speaking at all... must have been like at the end of the credits? Cause I definately do not remember that in the least...[/B]

The best movies, in order of best to least best that I've seen this year. Last year I only saw 3 movies, so 4 is sort of a record. And I (clearly) haven't seen those 3 you mentioned.

[Archem]

I've seen two movies this year: Trannies (more commonly known as Transformers) and The Simpsons Movie. They were both admittable after paying cash for tickets. Also, they were both worth commenting quite positively on after watching.

[Razor]

Aww dude you haven't seen Hot Fuzz yet?
You are missing ouuuut

[Red Giant]

Originally posted by Razor
Aww dude you haven't seen Hot Fuzz yet?
You are missing ouuuut

I'm actually english and haven't seen hot fuzz yet. It's like you... uh... missing... putting a shrimp on a barbie...

[Cosmos]

I haven't seen hot fuzz either, <<........ but I wanna.

[Shady Ultima]

Originally posted by Razor
The best movies, in order of best to least best that I've seen this year. Last year I only saw 3 movies, so 4 is sort of a record. And I (clearly) haven't seen those 3 you mentioned.[/B]

Ah, ok then, I misunderstood.

I saw Superbad yesterday too, it was HILARIOUS. If you like movies like Knocked up and 40 Year old Virgin, go see it. NOW! What are you waiting for?

[coasterkrazy]

That's odd... I work at a movie theater, and heard it was slightly disappointing, but okay. I'm still seeing it though, because I'm a fan.

[Moosetroop11]

*Trying to decide whether to be honest or go with the crowd. Trying to decide whether to be honest or go with the crowd. Okay okay be honest, but say it very caaarefully. Pretend you're talking to some artist in CA*
Well, it was okay, but I can't help thinking it would have been so much better if they'd made it a year or so ago. I just don't think Simpsons is as funny these days.

I mean, I came home and watched the 'clown college' episode again. It was just so much better than the movie. The trouble was, Simpsons focuses a lot on characters other than the Simpsons, which is cool. But in the movie, as showing too much of one character would omit loads of others, they just tried to cram loads of people into the background and let the Simpsons get on with their stuff.

It didn't help that I'd seen most of the funny bits on the trailer >.>

Also, Homer is too uncaring these days. He used to have a glimmer of humanity but it's been sacrificed for more funny factor. He would have never refused to leave Alaska after Marge's "In a marriage, a wife gets to ask one thing" speech. He loves her too much.

If I saw it again I'd probably prefer it. But I guess I became set on disliking it near the beginning and then picked out all the faults.


And "Sequel" was Maggie's second word. Her first was "Daddy", if anyone remembers.

[Archem]

I actually do remember that, but given that it's unclear whether or not the episodes (and in this case, movie) are unfolded in chronological order, this may very well be her actual first word. I mean, the episode where Bart passed his grade level by working during a freak snow day is easily not in line with the rest of the series, because he passes the grade level, but he is never shown in any other grade level or with any other teacher (flash forward episodes excluded).

As for Homer being less caring, that is obviously a way to add conflict and add to that part of the character and plot. Sure, there was an amazing level of conflict already, but it helped add length, strengthen existing conflicts, and is a way to add jokes. Seriously, a caring father is less funny than an irresponsible oaf that has his own selfish thoughts in mind.

This is not posted to counter your points or try to disprove your statements, but to express my views and how they differ from yours. Personally, I like a lot of the newer episodes better than the older ones, because there's less "family values" and more room for extreme family dysfunction and ridiculous settings.

[CoolZidane]

SPOILERS




In my view of things, Homer refused Marge's plea because he didn't actually think they would leave. Before, whenever something split them apart, they would come back together in the end. Homer figured that if he stayed, the family would stay as well. He never thought they would actually leave without him. That's why he runs out of the cabin calling for Marge and the kids after watching the tape: He's hanging onto the hope that they're still there and will come back to him.

Maybe I'm over-analyzing this, I don't know. I'm just throwing in my two cents as to some reasoning for his behavior.






END SPOILERS

[Razor]

Yep, Daddy indeed WAS Maggie's first word, BUT JUST WHO WAS AROUND TO HEAR IT?


Nobody, that's right.
Sequal, while being Maggie's second word, is only the first word anyone has heard her say.

Yes, I clearly thought about this as well. :p



CoolZidane, I like your thinkin'.

And Archem, not that it's important or relevant, but really enjoyed the old "family values" episodes (the first 4 or so seasons) before The Simpsons decided to focus on comedy. There was also something about those episodes, where the family seemed more, for the lack of a better word, "realistic". Homer considered suicide at least twice in the series, the first time was in the first season, where he was depressed for not having a job to provide for his family (I think, it was in the first season and it's been a while) and more recently the one where he got the 300 score in bowling and then got bored with life (or something).
The first episode actually made it seem important, while the second was more "less chattin' more splattin'".

I guess I just like a little more drama with my comedy.

[Red Giant]

Originally posted by Moosetroop11
He would have never refused to leave Alaska after Marge's "In a marriage, a wife gets to ask one thing" speech.

I don't know about you guys, but his following line cracked me up.