I think it’s a matter of putting the movie into context.  We all know the Simpsons’ humor in the past few years has evolved a lot since (what I would call) the hey-day from 1993-1999.  It’s a lot more tangential and absurdist than it used to be, without as much biting social commentary.

So the movie is an extension of what the Simpsons has become, not what it used to be.  And in that light, it was pretty funny.  I laughed out loud several times.  Luckily, there were actually funny one-liners that weren’t in the trailer.

Anyway, the website for the movie is pretty cool.  Several good interactive elements, games, and- my favorite- the ability to create your own Simpsons avatar.  You can see mine to the right.  This is how the creation tool in The Sims should have been.

Give it a try, and feel free to post your results here.