GeorgeHarrison
That talk was the way to meet and to know each other, nothing more.
And we used to see even more angry Liser in the show. No, I don't think they have messed with her character in the Movie. In fact, she was very in character there, during all time, I didn't have a single moment when I could say to myself "Lisa wouldn't act so". And her punch for Bart was hilarious.

Well, you know, that I usually against that episodes, when she is too activistic, especially when it's not so important and she does it more for make herself important, than for real care about nature. But here it was needed for keep Springfield safe (people died and it was all serious), and she did only things that was really needed to prohibite pollution, it wasn't activism for activism, that I hate so much.

Lisa from show just has many many childish strains that make impression from her in 18 seasons another that Lisa from movie. That's Simpsons :/ Only seeing many plots, different situations you can see full Simpsons universe and lively characters. In one isolated episode one single quality always will be stronger than another.

My promised review.

I watched it three times so far: first time alone, then with my sister, then with parents. First time I was astonished. The light goes on, and I ask myself, "is it already over?" A hour and a half have passed like 5 minutes. The amount of events was so big so I couldn't tell myself that moment, what was following what there. Only remembered the most bright moments that made me laugh out loud. There are was another kind of impression, but I'll post about it later (or maybe next time).

The second time has settled my opinion down and helped to remember the Movie better. Funny, but my sister had the same thought right after the end: "Woah, is it already over? So quick?" When she checked time, she was surprized. I personally only convinced myself that the Movie was awesome. The main plot was crazy - to cover a town with the dome, what can be less expectable? - but I liked it for that. The secondary one - the relations within the Simpsons family - was really, really good for me, because all those relations is the main reason why I watch the show lately. It didn't disappoint me at all, it was just like something I dreamed to see. For some reason I liked Marge's characterization very much - she was so in-character in every scene. Bart's sudden relations with Flanders were unusual, but I liked it too, it was reasonable and not the last thing in the whole plot.

What I didn't like: the moment with naked Bart was funny (I laughed at it, too), but IMHO the Movie wouldn't lose much if they made this scene less explicit. Ralph's reaction to Bart was plain cruel to any kind of Ralph fans, just imagine Lisa saying anything similar for the sake of stupid joke, that would probably kill me. Also several other moments, when the jokes were more vulgar than funny. Although, I must say that the first time I was watching the Movie in the very morning, and the theater was full of kids. The most vulgar moments made them laugh the most. :/ So, I guess, this kind of stuff is also needed if you want to make a movie funny for the wide audience.

Now, about things that were much more funny to me. All three times I laughed like crazy about the Homer and the hounds scene. My, it was brilliant! The second moment I won't forget soon is the scene with Disney animals in the Simpsons' new house. Again, it was pure gold, I'd make a monument to the Movie creators for that thing alone And many many other things - scenes on the roof, scene with the church and bar, scenes with Cletus, scene with Homer dumping that pig container, scene with two families at the store... this is an endless list. Aside from the serious/dramatic moments, every minute something was happening that was making me chuckle. The Movie was one of the funniest things I've ever seen, I can't remember anything similar to compare it with.

Drama. Yes, the Movie also had its heart-touching moments - Lisa and Colin on the different sides of the barrier, chained Lisa playing her sax in the van, Marge's videotape... I will only say that I loved them, too.

And I simply have no words about Lisa's role. Homer is the main character there, and most of the time was dedicated to him. But the creators have managed to dedicate some time to Lisa too, and although she was acting a bit unusual there, her role was so good and important. I'm proud of her, about how she acted here and there, even if she was a bit childish in certain scenes expect a separate thread from me, dedicated to Lisa's role in the Movie.

All in all, it was a brilliant Movie, and I already want to see it once again (yes, the fourth time). Maybe it had its flaws, maybe it could be even better. But it helped me a lot that I didn't watch trailers and never expected anything from it. So in the end, it was a total surprise to me, I didn't expect it to be that good.

GeorgeHarrison
Well, maybe so. But what can I do - the Movie was awesome to me and I really want to see it again. Maybe my reaction looks childish, but I tried my best to explain why I liked it that much.

And most probably, I won't see it again until I purchase the DVD version, too, so you're not alone... like I said in another topic, the official showing seems to be over here, and I don't have possibility to download it. I've checked one licensed store today btw, they say they expect the Simpsons Movie in about a month. Better than I expected

SimpReal
I'm glad you liked it

It's interesting that you disliked Cargill so much... I personally liked that character, especially the moment when his craziness started to be noticeable to the others - "We need ten thousand tough guys, and ten thousand soft guys, to make tough guys look tougher"

Maybe Burns could also play that role, who knows. But Cargill went crazy in the end, and also was really bad character in the Movie. Probably they just decided to spare Burns (for the sake of that mansion scene, for example), or decided not to make him worse than he already is.

And about Lisa... you're tempting me to open yet another Movie-dedicated topic, this time about Lisa solely

At least bring back Hank Scorpio... i put him just a little step under Burns in the field of "evil mastermind"ness.

SimpReal
GeorgeHarrison
Hmm... I don't think Hank Scorpio would fit Cargill's role. Come on, Scorpio wasn't "evil mastermind", at least not to the degree Cargill was. In the "You Only Move Twice" episode, Scorpio didn't do anything bad to the Simpsons, in fact, he tried to give them better life. And if it didn't turn out well, it wasn't his fault It would be wrong to convert him into real "evil" IMHO.

Really? I didn't know that

Yay, more people, who don't like evil EPA guy!

I completely agree with Marco, that Burns should have been given more time in that movie, such a brilliant character had so poor realization of his evil abilities. But, as George said, they needed different type of person. I never liked Hank Scorpio much, but even he could be better than Cargill. Also, how about Sideshow Bob? Evil genius, who doesn't live in Springfield right now, has political experience and wants revenge from Simpsons family (and he doesn't like Springfield much). Perfect choice. Only than they have to make up another ending. But maybe it could be even more great, not simple killing of bad guy, but something deep with complex psycological... ahem... things. That could give some "simpsonic" moments to the movie, show that Simpsons-universe more detailed, more vividly. New chapter of battle between Bob and the Simpsons in new format could be awesome. I waited for this so much, it was only one thing I definitely hoped to see in Simpsons movie Cargill isn't well-developed personage, in my opinion; in comparison with Hank Scorpio, Mrs. Botz or even with some other supportive personages,  who were in the Simpsons only once, he is just bad pale distorted copy of some stereotypical "bad guy". And there is lack of originality in Colin, too. Looks like they did not very good work with new characters. Boob lady could be nice, if not her boobs They danced with Homer so great, she was a nice find, but giving her such "name" and figure ruined this partially, imho. Yeah, it's hard to design new unique and interesting character after so many years, but maybe than wasn't necessary at all.