While everyone's buzzing about the first poster for the upcoming sequel featuring Homer and his donut, it's the perfect time to revisit the 2007 film that raked in over $500 million worldwide.
Here are 10 reasons from IMDb viewers why "The Simpsons Movie" deserves another watch:
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It stayed true to the series
Fans rave that the feature film didn't stray from the original show's style and energy: the humor, pacing, and beloved characters remained intact, but the visuals got a cinematic upgrade. Much more detailed animation and special effects. Even years later on home viewing, the first movie holds up beautifully.Classic Homer vs. the entire town
The main conflict is simple and brilliant: Homer, as always, screws everything up — this time by dumping toxic waste into the lake. Result? All of Springfield gets trapped under a dome. The disaster escalates to a government level, making the plot way more epic than typical TV episodes.Marge's most serious moment ever
Among all the chaos and laughs comes a scene that IMDb viewers call one of the most emotional in Simpsons history. Marge records a video message for Homer, telling him she can't handle his selfishness anymore. For the first time, Marge sounds so serious it's genuinely scary for their marriage.Multiple storylines running parallel
Lisa falls for an Irish eco-activist boy, Marge and Homer's relationship hits the rocks, Homer goes on a solo journey, and Bart wonders if he'd be better off living with Flanders instead of his dad. The movie's story doesn't get stuck on just one theme.Non-stop laughs
Viewers note the film is absolutely packed with gags: from Spider-Pig crawling on the ceiling to subtle callbacks to old episodes. Like when Homer jumps the canyon again. This level of detail really rewards longtime fans.Return to the "golden era"
Many reviewers believe the movie brought back the atmosphere of the "golden seasons." It has that same joke density, ruthless satire, and feeling that the writers were giving it their absolute all.Not just for kids
Despite its PG rating, the humor gets pretty adult at times — with "dirty" jokes pushing boundaries. Viewers honestly warn: this isn't exactly a family cartoon. But that's precisely why adults love it even more.
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Fan-favorite surprises
Besides familiar characters from the original series, the movie features President Schwarzenegger, Tom Hanks, and a couple of brilliant cameos.A movie that ages gracefully
Though the film runs under 90 minutes, you can rewatch it endlessly. IMDb viewers admit they've seen it dozens of times and still discover new jokes.For some, it's a trip back to childhood; for others, just a dose of good vibes. And that's exactly why, 20 years before the sequel, the movie stays fresh and relevant. Earlier on zoomboola.com, we covered how Reddit users picked the 5 best films released in 2025.
