Comments on: The Simpsons Movie Voted One of The Best Movies of All Time? http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/ Blogging the Reel World Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:56:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Trebek http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73649 Trebek Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:53:03 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73649 Im with Skaught on this one... No. Im with Skaught on this one…

No.

]]> By: Jay01 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73523 Jay01 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:43:35 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73523 I personally didn't find it 'solid' as a movie at all. It was rather simplistic (like most films now and days), it felt like one long Simpson's episode. Why would it be voted as one of the greatest movies of all time when its, A. an animation, not a film. and B. Something that could of been done in a half hour but stretched to nearly two. Granted, the technical changes to give the animation more depth was impressive and well done. But the story itself just lacked any sort of longevity in every sense of the word. I personally didn’t find it ’solid’ as a movie at all. It was rather simplistic (like most films now and days), it felt like one long Simpson’s episode. Why would it be voted as one of the greatest movies of all time when its, A. an animation, not a film. and B. Something that could of been done in a half hour but stretched to nearly two.

Granted, the technical changes to give the animation more depth was impressive and well done. But the story itself just lacked any sort of longevity in every sense of the word.

]]> By: Jeff Nyman http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73348 Jeff Nyman Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:55:53 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73348 Peter: you say "judging a movie based on box office or video sales is not an indication of quality. Movies like Wild Hogs and RV sell a lot of tickets and DVDs. But it doesn’t mean they are good movies." I agree in terms of story quality, just as a book that sells a lot might not be considered "literary." But if people liked the movie enough to see the movies, was it a *good* movie? What if many of the people who paid for it ended up thinking it wasn't so hot? However, box office sales do indicate "popularity" which is another thing. These "best of all time" don't say what it means to be a "good" movie, do they? Just say it's one of the "best" of "all time." What I was getting to is: based on what measure? My point about bringing up the various ways to judge a film being one of the "best of all time" are all pretty flimsy to me, except perhaps for waiting many years and seeing if the film still manages to stay in a certain range even as other films come on the scene. Peter: you say “judging a movie based on box office or video sales is not an indication of quality. Movies like Wild Hogs and RV sell a lot of tickets and DVDs. But it doesn’t mean they are good movies.”

I agree in terms of story quality, just as a book that sells a lot might not be considered “literary.” But if people liked the movie enough to see the movies, was it a *good* movie? What if many of the people who paid for it ended up thinking it wasn’t so hot? However, box office sales do indicate “popularity” which is another thing. These “best of all time” don’t say what it means to be a “good” movie, do they? Just say it’s one of the “best” of “all time.”

What I was getting to is: based on what measure?

My point about bringing up the various ways to judge a film being one of the “best of all time” are all pretty flimsy to me, except perhaps for waiting many years and seeing if the film still manages to stay in a certain range even as other films come on the scene.

]]> By: Chris http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73312 Chris Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:09:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73312 Uh as big a fan as I was of this movie the whole simpsons-mania that spawned this "greatest movie" business has gotten way outta hand. Although I did enjoy getting buzz cola from 7-11 and getting a [link name=bart simpson]http://login.youmail.com/login/greetingView.do?id=2508[/link] voicemail greeting outta all the madness Uh as big a fan as I was of this movie the whole simpsons-mania that spawned this “greatest movie” business has gotten way outta hand. Although I did enjoy getting buzz cola from 7-11 and getting a [link name=bart simpson]http://login.youmail.com/login/greetingView.do?id=2508[/link] voicemail greeting outta all the madness

]]> By: Zach http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73311 Zach Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:03:38 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73311 It was a solid "good" movie...much funnier than i expected...but by no means one of the greats... It was a solid “good” movie…much funnier than i expected…but by no means one of the greats…

]]> By: Sean http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73287 Sean Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:31:25 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73287 Family guy is better than The Simpsons currently. It's fresher and offers more laughs than its aging opponent. Family guy is better than The Simpsons currently. It’s fresher and offers more laughs than its aging opponent.

]]> By: B33 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73192 B33 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:41:38 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73192 I believe we can never state what is the greatest film of all time is, because at the end of the day the general consensus will never be the same. I personally believe The Simpsons is one of the best animated comedies of all time. And I hear many complaining that they didn't have enough of the side characters... The show has been and will always be mainly about The Simpsons. Thus is why the movie and the show is titled after the family. I'm glad they decided to branch out of Springfield and try something new for the film. It worked. And when it came right down to it, the film never fully left Springfield... The Simpsons is one of the best shows out there. Crap like Family Guy and Drawn Together can never compare to The Simpsons. I believe we can never state what is the greatest film of all time is, because at the end of the day the general consensus will never be the same. I personally believe The Simpsons is one of the best animated comedies of all time. And I hear many complaining that they didn’t have enough of the side characters… The show has been and will always be mainly about The Simpsons. Thus is why the movie and the show is titled after the family. I’m glad they decided to branch out of Springfield and try something new for the film. It worked. And when it came right down to it, the film never fully left Springfield… The Simpsons is one of the best shows out there. Crap like Family Guy and Drawn Together can never compare to The Simpsons.

]]> By: Sean http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73157 Sean Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:49:34 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73157 This shit always happens with IDMb ratings. It's a great site, but new releases tend to get overblown ratings in its first few weeks. This shit always happens with IDMb ratings. It’s a great site, but new releases tend to get overblown ratings in its first few weeks.

]]> By: Peter Sciretta http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73107 Peter Sciretta Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:09:13 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73107 <p>Jeff: judging a movie based on box office or video sales is not an indication of quality. Movies like Wild Hogs and RV sell a lot of tickets and DVDs. But it doesn't mean they are good movies. It's not a matter of popularity because a big portion of those tickets and dvds are bought sight unseen - sold on the premise seen in the trailers and advertising. At least the imdb ratings are probably a better indication of quality because they are voted on users after they have seen the movie.</p> Jeff: judging a movie based on box office or video sales is not an indication of quality. Movies like Wild Hogs and RV sell a lot of tickets and DVDs. But it doesn’t mean they are good movies. It’s not a matter of popularity because a big portion of those tickets and dvds are bought sight unseen - sold on the premise seen in the trailers and advertising. At least the imdb ratings are probably a better indication of quality because they are voted on users after they have seen the movie.

]]> By: Lutz http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73106 Lutz Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:04:53 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73106 No! Simpsons was good - but not great. No! Simpsons was good - but not great.

]]> By: Rich Drees http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73105 Rich Drees Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:57:37 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73105 In Ebert's review he noted that before the film even opened, it was ranked 166th on the IMDb. I think that speaks to worth of such rankings... In Ebert’s review he noted that before the film even opened, it was ranked 166th on the IMDb. I think that speaks to worth of such rankings…

]]> By: Jeff Nyman http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73096 Jeff Nyman Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:25:08 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73096 You ask: "Is The Simpsons Movie one of the best movies of all time? Does it deserve this placement?" Based on what? Just the IMDB database? Or should we go by box office proceeds? Or wait until video rentals have their say? Or word of mouth? Or should we wait five or ten years and see if anyone still cares, which really tells you if a movie has withstood the test of time. So to me: the question is not possible to answer, except for each individual person. As far as whether it "deserves" this placement, again, that's up to people. It's like asking whether the latest Stephen King novel "deserves" to be popular. What matters is what people make of it. Right now "The Simpsons: Movie" is riding high. But, then again, it just came out. So that's not all that surprising to me. You ask: “Is The Simpsons Movie one of the best movies of all time? Does it deserve this placement?”

Based on what? Just the IMDB database? Or should we go by box office proceeds? Or wait until video rentals have their say? Or word of mouth? Or should we wait five or ten years and see if anyone still cares, which really tells you if a movie has withstood the test of time.

So to me: the question is not possible to answer, except for each individual person. As far as whether it “deserves” this placement, again, that’s up to people. It’s like asking whether the latest Stephen King novel “deserves” to be popular. What matters is what people make of it. Right now “The Simpsons: Movie” is riding high. But, then again, it just came out. So that’s not all that surprising to me.

]]> By: skaught http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73071 skaught Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:05:06 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/05/the-simpsons-movie-voted-one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time/#comment-73071 no. no.

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