The Simpsons Movie

About The Simpsons Movie

Released in 2007, "The Simpsons Movie" is a comedic adventure that bridges the gap between reality and animation. It presents the loveable but dysfunctional Simpsons family in a full feature-length film. The Simpson family must save their town, Springfield, after Homer pollutes the lake, causing an environmental catastrophe which has the town sealed off from the rest of the world.

Making / Production

The Simpsons Movie was directed by David Silverman, and written by a team of 'Simpsons' show regulars, with Matt Groening and James L Brooks as producers. The film saw the team pushing the boundaries of the Springfield universe, exploring the potential of the characters on a larger canvas. Production of the film took four years at a cost of $75 million.

Actors

• Dan Castellaneta - Played Homer Simpson (and other characters). Captured the hapless, yet lovable nature of the Simpson patriarch.
• Julie Kavner - Played Marge Simpson. Brought warmth and depth to the character of the Simpson matriarch.
• Nancy Cartwright - Played Bart Simpson. Portrayed the mischievous character with the expected humor and youthfulness.
• Yeardley Smith - Played Lisa Simpson. Captured Lisa's intelligence and activism perfectly.
• Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer - They played multiple characters, showcasing their impressive vocal versatility.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Spider Pig," Homer’s pet in the film, has become one of the most popular characters from the movie.
• The film was produced in four years, but the script was worked on for nearly a decade.
• The Simpsons Movie marks the first time cartoon character nudity was ever shown in a PG-13 rated film.

Awards

"The Simpsons Movie" was well-received and nominated for numerous awards. It won the British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Film and was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.

Quotes

• "With great power comes great responsibility." - Homer Simpson
• "This is the worst day of my life." - Bart Simpson
• "We've been separated for a day. And I'm as dirty as a Frenchman." - Marge Simpson

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Simpsons Theme" - Composed by Danny Elfman
• "Spider Pig" - A humorous song by Homer Simpson
• "Doomsday Is Family Time" - A tune featured during their escape from Springfield.