Review : Simpsons - The Movie.

Hilarious one-liners, subtle but wry humour and an involuntary inclination towards nature's assets is all that this animated motion picture promised its viewers and it sure gives liberal measures of them, and how! Largely influenced by run-of-the-mill comedy flicks infested with over-dramatic exhibitionist schlock jocks on fast cars, making fruitless attempts at active comedy, watching something like The Simpsons makes us feel that we ought to appreciate its makers for bringing about such mellow witticism on screen. Aptly chosen to be the messiah for propagating environmental concern, Green Day sure does give the film an electric start. Though making mincemeat of poor Mr.Flanders' dignity appeared a little gross, the introduction of Homer Simpson as the cynical, indifferent and buoyant citizen brings about quite a few loud chuckles from the audience. And just when you feel that they have made a hash of the film by making Homer adopt a pig, the hilarious Spider-pig number has you in splits. Young Lisa Simpson, being the sole environmental activist makes for some serious viewing, though they should have cut down on all those indifferences shown by the citizens of Springfield, which included her mother.

Homer's attraction to burgers and the pig-crap disaster might sound a little far-fetched, but dunping it into the lake, getting into the back of the car and asking 'pig' to drive - Hilarious! The Bart-Flander bonding brings about some stirring moments, while the Alaska trip and the clap induced avalanche propel us into bouts of side-splitting laughter. Homer's ignorance to choose glue over Jetpacks, and the hands stuck on pants incident are clear indications of the maker's prowess at timely humour. The last dying attempts to dispose off the bomb and Homer's daring bike in the ring stunts were anticipated, but the bomb bouncing on the hole's circumference sure provided some edge of the seat moments to the crowd. The ultimate duel with Russ Cargill, and Homer's rollicking compliment towards Maggie prove to be highly memorable moments. Even if you happen to be wholly unconcerned about Mother Nature, the next time you drop a candy wrapper, images of Lisa Simpson holding her pamphlets in one hand and her boyfriend's hand in the other are bound to flash across your mind and try to arouse some diffidence. Altogether, if you want that bulky load off your heart, you really don't so much as bother about content, and are game for some worthy laughs over soda and popcorn, believe you me, The Simpsons is your safest refuge!

-Supermur.