 The Simpsons Movie received critical acclaim . The film currently holds an 88 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes , based on 219 reviews , with an average rating of 7 @.@ 5 / 10 . The site 's critical consensus reads , " The Simpsons Movie contains the hearty laughs , biting satire , and honest portrayal of an American family that makes the show so popular . And it boasts slicker animation and polished writing that hearkens back to the show 's glory days . " On Metacritic , it received a score of 80 out of 100 , based on 36 critics , indicating " generally favorable reviews " . 
