Simpsons Movie

I can't pass up the chance to blog about the new Simpsons movie. That is what blogs were invented for, so that Joe Schmo could offer his opinions and views about movies and political figures. So now I offer mine. Besides, if you know our family, you know that I am a huge Simpsons fan.

I have been a Simpsons fan since I retreated early to my bedroom one December evening in 1989 to watch this cartoon that I had seen advertised. My grandparents were visiting and I was into Christmas cartoons and this looked good, so I went downstairs to watch. I was hooked. The first episode was a very heartwarming story. I was in 6th grade.

18 years later the movie came out with much anticipation. I was worried a few years ago when rumors circulated, but now that I have seen it, I am very pleased. Very pleased indeed.

I didn't expect them to let loose profanity and what-not as they made their debut on the big screen, and they didn't disappoint. I only counted one scene with brief nudity, one use of the GD words, two "fingers" (both given by Homer on both of his four fingered hands), and one boobie joke. Very tame considering the way the show controversially started out back in the 90s (though I never had a problem with it). I wouldn't expect anything less.

I want to watch it in the theaters one more time, before owning the DVD. I followed the plot the first time, and the next time I want to see if I missed anything. Including the 2 seconds which I needed to turn my head away to explain something to Amy.

By the way, a co-worker pointed out http://simpsonizeme.com/ It is a site managed by Burger King and it allows you to upload a photo of yourself and "Simpsonize" it. After a little tweaking I think it works well. Here is a picture of E.