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The Simpsons Movie, a review by KinkyCyborg

The Simpsons Movie



Title:The Simpsons Movie
Year: 2007
Director: David Silverman
Rating: PG-13
Length: 87 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: DTS: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Dan Castellaneta
Julie Kavner
Nancy Cartwright
Yeardley Smith
Nancy Cartwright

Plot:
When Homer accidentally pollutes the river with toxic
waste from the nuclear power plant, he gets fired from his job, and
everyone has to evacuate Springfield, possibly forever.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Closed Captioned


DOH! 

Hollywood incarnation of TV's longest running Prime Time show... it was probably long overdue but I'm not convinced it was really necessary.

I enjoyed the movie but really isn't this just an extended episode? I've only watched a few scattered episodes of The Simpsons, although I do own the first 7 seasons so I will get into them some day, but unless you are a complete Simpsons fanatic I don't know what a movie rendition of the show would have different to offer beyond the regular series. Certainly not enough to make me want to shell out money to go watch it in the theater.

The Simpsons are easily considered an institution now with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and even Maggie all household names. The black humor that always pokes fun at celebrities, world events and even our own lives is what has made this show so appealing even after 20+ years. For that reason it should, and is, the most revered animated show of all and it's staying power proves it.

Good, funny movie... I just don't think they should have made their loyal fans pay for it when it could have just as easily been turned into a 2 hour special on FOX.

KC

Rating:

(From KinkyCyborg's Random Reviews 2010 on November 15th, 2010)

Ant-Man, a review by addicted2dvd

Ant-Man (2015/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Peyton Reed Writing: Edgar Wright (Screenwriter), Joe Cornish (Screenwriter), Adam McKay (Screenwriter), Paul Rudd (Screenwriter), Edgar Wright (Story By), Joe Cornish (Story By), Stan Lee (Original Material By), Larry Lieber (Original Material By), Jack Kirby (Original Material By) Length: 117 min. Video: Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man
Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym
Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne
Corey Stoll as Darren Cross / Yellowjacket
Bobby Cannavale as Paxton

Plot:
The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduces the newest member of the Avengers: Marvel's Ant-Man. Armed with the amazing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang joins forces with his new mentor Dr. Hank Pym to protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from ruthless villains! With humanity's fate in the balance, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a daring heist against insurmountable odds. Filled with humor, awesome special effects and exclusive bonus features, this action-packed adventure takes you to new levels of pulse-pounding excitement!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Outtakes/Bloopers

While I am familiar with the character... I never seen much on Ant-Man before seeing this movie. I never read much comics and the shows I watched as a kid from the '60s - '80s never showed much of him. But I must say... I enjoyed the film very much. I liked all the cast and the character they played. It is a good origin story that is both informative and entertaining. It has plenty of action as well as a few laughs here and there. Definitely recommended.



(From March Marathon: Superhero Films on March 29th, 2016)

Pete's Pilots, a review by addicted2dvd

Fear Itself
Terror has a new name: "Fear Itself"! A 13-episode suspence and horror anthology series, "Fear Itself" takes horror to shocking new heights with its mix of mind-bending stories, spine-tingling chills, and top Hollywood talent including acclaimed directors John Landis (An American Werewolf in London), Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, Saw III and Saw IV) and Ronnie Yu (Bride of Chucky); actors Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Shiri Appleby (Charlie Wilson's War), Elizabeth Moss ("Mad Men"), Cynthia Watros ("Lost"), Eric Roberts ("Heroes") and John Billingsley ("Star Trek: Enterprise"); and writers Joe Gangemi (Wind Chill, the novel "Inamorata"), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Dan Knauf ("Carnivale," "Supernatural").

The Sacrifice
Two brothers, Point and Lemon, along with two of their friends, end up stranded at an old fort and slowly discover that the three sisters who reside there are hiding a deadly secret.

My Thoughts:
I am sure it is of no surprise that I enjoyed this episode a lot. Of course I like most shows about vampires. You never really get that good of a look at the creature in this episode... it is always either out of view or the views are so quick that you don't get a good look at him.

My Rating:

NOTE: This episode review taken from my Fear Itself Marathon Thread

(From Pete's Pilots on January 25th, 2010)