the spongebob squarepants movie review
My friends and I caught The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie last night at Webster Place.
I loved this movie. I thought it was great fun and I look forward to watching the SpongeBob show much more now that I have a fine appreciation for the characters. That being said, onto the movie review (with slight spoilers).
The movie is basically the same as every SpongeBob episode that I've ever seen, although this is clearly meant for any kid that has a decent attention span (or any semi-adult that has a decent attention span for things that are funny). The theater we went to, which should have been packed, was nearly empty. This is quite surprising considering that this is in the heart of one of Chicago's trendiest shopping district, complete with all the Jamba Juice and California Pizza that you can find.
The story of SpongeBob SquarePants starts with SB expecting a big promotion in the form of Manager at the soon-to-be-opened Krusty Krab 2. Of course, the movie begins with something the audience doesn't expect. SpongeBob does not get the promotion he deserved, and he's on a mission to prove to himself and everybody else that he's not the kid that everyone thinks he is. Along the way, Patrick and SpongeBob run into extreme danger with a smile on their faces. They learn the value of cherishing your youth, yet ever constantly growing older and facing new adventures. All in all, a wonderful children's movie that not quite as equally enjoyable for adults. Yes, it was very funny. But, I'd say that it's not a movie I need to own or see more than once necessarily.