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| The Simpsons - The Complete Eleventh Season | 
 enlarge | Actor: Dan Castellaneta
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
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Format: Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: Spanish (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 484
UPC: 024543515609
EAN: 0024543515609
ASIN: B000MR8W8I
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: October 7, 2008 (In 29 Days)
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Simpsons Season 11 includes all 22 episodes from the 11th season and bonus material on all 4 discs.
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Mike Scully's Impact...seasons 9-12 February 17, 2008
87 out of 104 found this review helpful
To all passive Simpsons fans, you will instinctively have knee-jerk, post-season 8 attitude towards the show. Many find the work that Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein on seasons seven an eight to be a peak for the series. Truly, their voices did help to restructure the possibilities within the series. Their focus on creating 'non-traditional' episodes (like 'Who Shot Mr. Burns' '22 Short Films About Springfield' and 'Simpsons Spin-off Showcase') actually reinvigorated a show that had begun to become an institution in television.
We must remeber that there was much discussion as the series turned ten as to when the series should end. Fans and critics were worried that the show would become rather repetative and stale if it continued. Many of the original writers who nursed the show to perfection left to prusue other projects. Season 10/11 was the same year that Futurama premiered, taking David X. Cohen, Matt Groening, Josh Weinstein and Bill Oakley away from the Simpsons. So, the wonderful Mike Scully took over as show runner for seasons 9-12. These three years were definitely transitional in nature, as the series had transcened its efforts in creating a rich cannon of consistency into toying with both its content and perception by these fans who questioned the quality of the show. This is greatly illustrated in two episodes in season 11: Saddlesore Gallactica and Behind the Laughter. The first was a deliberate foible to shatter all expectations towards the show, it used the continuous gag of Jeff Albertson (aka Comic Book Guy) to be the self aware voice of reason: "The Simsons already had a horse, which forced Homer to work extremely long night shifts at Apu's store, with hilarious consequences." What we get is a direct aim at critics who questioned the use of similar story arcs as the series aged. It was as if the creators were saying 'Yes, we know we did play with this idea before, but the show was not the same then, and we're in charge, and we think this stuff is hillarious.' Not exactly what die-hard fans want to hear, and there was considerable backlash upon this episode's airing by the fan community (Ian Maxtone-Graham is noted as directly attacking this blossoming backlash by the fans: "That's why they're on the Internet and we're writing the show"). But this kind of sparring actually helps this episode seem much more relevant today, with ten years time gone by. We know now that this episode and this season were no where near the low of the series and it actually stands out as a great absurdist template, one that the show would play with at greater detail as the years progressed.
Now Mike Scully did have quite a task on his hands in these years, and there were a few stumbles. However these pale in comparison to the number of complete misses during the following era, the Al Jean years, which we still currently reside in. Season 11 actually is one of the last consitently good seasons the series offered. To those who believe that Ten is a magic number in gauging quality in seasons, as though that was the tipping point, you are sorely mistaken. The tipping point was season 13, when Jean took over, and the series seemed to unfortunaltey suffer as it appeared irrelevant in the Bush 43 era. It is seasons 13-18 that are the hits and misses years, with 18 serving as the absolute worst season ever put out. Yet, season 19 seems to be turning another corner for the show, following its great departure to the big screen last summer. Perhaps, the voices behind the show have rediscovered the passion and interest in the characters yet again. But my opinion, is that the writers of the series these days grew up with the show as children, and have a definitive passion to these characters and this universe. The show has been on for 20 years, and yes it has stumbled at times, but there is always a rediscovery, and new approach to the series that seems to recharge the show. But these characters have penetrated so many wonderful comedic minds of our time that there is a definite love and passion towards this world shared by a huge community of talented aspiring writers. And that is enough, because that means there will always be great voices to fuel the series beyond its occasional dip into mediocrity for ever. And this is one show that could quite possibly last another decade. Seems unlikely, but no one sees an end in sight, which means there is still a passion to use the show as a forum for wit and social commentary that is much appreciated. Do yourself a favor and buy season 11, any hessitation will be put out of your mind upon the first episode, 'Beyond Blunderdome.' A notably strange entry, because it proves there is no way better to end a story than by cutting to the dog with the shifty eyes.
First fifteen minutes... November 3, 2007
36 out of 52 found this review helpful
Lardlad (via TVSHOWSONDVD) says October 7th for the release! Woo hoo! - Ed. 7/22/08
I have to write in defense of the episode Missionary: Impossible. Some reviews describe this as "ick." Now, I am a lifelong fan, one who believes the show is still great. Every season has its highs and lows, and season 11 is no exception. This episode, however, falls defiantly (Yes, defiantly) in my favorites of all time. The first fifteen minutes of this episode are priceless ("Why did I register with Instatrace?"; "Their bloodthirsty pursuit is made possible by a grant from the Chubb Group."; "Yeah, it's a real ghost town in there." etc...). Anyone who has watched PBS for more than 15 seconds can find this stuff hilarious.
Yeah, the actual missionary stuff is okay, but the beginning of this episode holds its own with the best episodes ever.
Plus, it gave us "Jebus."
 These ridiculous reviews by "former" fans... August 25, 2007
35 out of 57 found this review helpful
I am really over the contingent of former Simpsons fans who think that nothing funny happened beyond season ten. Being uniquely familiar with every single episode that has aired I am here to say that these people are idiots.
In fact, some of us believe that it wasn't until about season eight that The Simpsons got a brain, which is probably why some of these people stopped watching--their lack of education limited their abilities to comprehend what was going on.
My favorite episode of all-time, in fact, doesn't even come until season fourteen and is called "C'e D'oh." I have seen the episode at least one hundred times and I still howl with laughter. "Nobody loves oily Homer..."
So, get over yourselves people.
Another great season of the best show ever. February 16, 2007
31 out of 125 found this review helpful
But why do you torment us so Amazon by putting up this for season 11, when season 10 hasnt even been released. You just get up all the hopes of the losers that think the DVDs could and should all be made in a weekend. I wouldnt put these things up until the discs are for sale, then when there feeble little minds come across it they will be so shocked and happy they will buy it instantly.
Just my 2 cents worth
Have a nice day everyone.
The onset of the nonsensical years is still good! August 19, 2007
23 out of 40 found this review helpful
Sometime around the 9th season, the writers were bored with the Simpsons and decided that Homer no longer needed to work at the power plant if the story would work better with him doing something else. A lot of people who value such things as continuity lost interest at that point. However, there is still a lot of value here!
Beyond Blunderdome - B- Homer likes movies as violent as Mel Gibson
Brother's Little Helper - A+ takes on the pharmaceutical industry, "The Pharm Team"
Guess Who's Coming To Criticize Dinner - A- Everyone loves Homer as a food critic until other critics tell him that he can't just give good reviews, advice he takes a little too much to heart!
Treehouse X - 1. Zombie Ned 2. Xena warrior princess 3. Y2K Meltdown parody
E-I-E-I-D'oh! - A+ Tomacco episode, classic! "Tastes like Grandma"
Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder - ?
Eight Misbehavin' - ? birth of the octuplets
Take My Wife, Sleaze - A- John Goodman in a motorcycle gang, also features Henry Winkler (The Fonz!). Will have to check to see if there is any shark jumping but I don't recall any. He did jump a shark when he guested on Arrested Development (although the shark was in a tank on the dock).
Grift of the Magi - A- GREAT guest appearance by Gary Coleman and a solid read by Tim Robbins.
Little Big Mom - B+ Lisa discovers that Marge's job is tougher than it looks
Faith Off - A+ Bart becomes a revivalist!
The Mansion Family - boo
Saddlesore Galactica - ?
Alone Again Natura-Diddly - A- Maude's character is killed. Another Shark-Jump point.
Missionary: Impossible - ick
Pygmoelian - ?
Bart To The Future - A. Bart receives a spiritual vision while at an Indian casino
Days of Wine and D'Oh'ses - A- Barney briefly sobers up... enough to save Bart and Lisa anyway
Kill the Alligator and Run - tripe
Last Tap Dance In Springfield - B+ "Tapa tapa tapa"
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge - A+ "Sneak a little meat juice into her vegetables" "USURPER"
Behind the Laughter - A- because if you can't laugh at yourself and you're a comedy show then you're in the wrong business...
So, yeah there are some lemons in there (and a few I just can't remember), but still a great series!
Can't Wait!
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