LorenzoL

"Springfield Up"

Originally Aired: February 18, 2007

j123vt_99

Is this the 1st episode not to have the 'traditional' opening? (can't remember if the treehouse of horrors ones do). also how many documentarys have been the Simpsons been part of

dx23

The Behind the Music mockumentary.

j123vt_99

Definitely thought of that one, but I feel like there were more

RichC2

There was another one with Eric Idle (same guy from this ep) where he followed the kids around (sort of like starting a 7 Up series.) and pissed Lisa off since she had no clear goal of what she wanted.

Snowmaker

What a stupid episode.

The movie trailer looked decent though.

j123vt_99

agreed on both parts. The animation for the movie looks really good.

Ranger

not a lot of laughs but episode was decent enough to sit through.

trailer looks ok.

chrisih8u

I liked the crazy cat lady part.

Bluelitespecial

I am excited about the movie now, that trailer was pretty damn cool. Lets hope its good.

MrX

That was my favorite part as well

Bluelitespecial

What does everyone think the movie will be rated, I am hoping for a PG-13.

Shazam

Wow. That sucked hard. Really hard. Worst episode in years, and that's saying a lot.

Bill Needle

I guess I missed the single joke that apparently occupied the entire episode. I honestly can't remember a Simpsons episode before tonight where I wasn't even tempted to chuckle once.

slop101

God, you guys are harsh - it wasn't the greatest episode, but there were a few pretty good gags here and there.

My favorite being Burns' version of Wyeth's "Christina's World", with him in her place - it made me fall out of my couch.

berserker37

An entire episode spoofing the "7-Up" series of films? I mean, I got the reference, but how many people are familiar with those films? I've only read about them myself... Another typically mediocre episode.

But I have to admit, the new trailer is the first time I've thought the movie might be good. Damn good, in fact. My hopes are up!

majorjoe23

Not that I expect continuity in the Simpsons anymore, but Homer has been to space, met several presidents, rock stars and other celebrities, saved the town from a meltdown (accidentally) and tons of other stuff. I would think a documentary about him would be packed to the gills.

Scott27

But all that stuff happened during the eight-year periods between the filmmaker's visits to town so he didn't have any footage of that stuff.

dcprules

I thought it was a mediocre episode, but there were still some funny parts (like the above poster mentioned about the Cat Lady).

The movie trailer looked pretty good. It still didn't really tell us about the actual plot, but it looked good. I think it's also cool that it's being filmed in 2.35:1 (at least looks like it judging by the trailer).

jonw9

I watched the episode, then later as I was laying in bed, I tried to remember what is was about. It took me 5-10 mins to recall something about a documentary. Not a good episode.

Jaymole

Like most of the shows this year - not very funny.

So I guess almost every adult character in the show is the same age.