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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Paramount Pictures
Salesrank: 5983
Released: March 1, 2005 |
| Our Price: $5.74 |
| Used Price: $3.29 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
How many movies offer the rare spectacle of a parasailing pink starfish flying over a crowd with a congratulatory pennant clenched between his buttcheeks? And that's only the tip of the iceberg--The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is a freewheeling goof of a cartoon, full of surreal twists as its diminutive heroes head down a dangerous road to rescue the lost crown of King Neptune. SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny), an arrested adolescent in the mold of Pee-wee Herman, works at a fast-food restaurant that serves something called Krabby Patties (as the restaurant owner is himself a crab, it's not clear what exactly they're made of). His best friend Patrick Starfish (Bill Fagerbakke) lives under a rock and has an IQ in the lower digits. Still, their friendship carries them through many a tight spot as they strive for manliness. Anyone seeking a coherent world will be disappointed; in this undersea adventure, things catch on fire or seem to be surrounded by air whenever it's convenient for a gag. The jokes are often more silly than actually funny, but there's an undeniably energetic joviality to the proceedings. Featuring the voices of Scarlett Johansson, Jeffrey Tambor, Alec Baldwin, and a fully fleshed appearance by David Hasselhoff. --Bret Fetzer
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (Widescreen Edition) Reviews:
This is a great movie 
2008-06-19 - I loved this movie from the time I first saw it. As soon as I saw the title I thought"I'd better get this on DVD". Thre WERE a few parts I didn't get (and still don't) And parts I didn't get then figured out but didn't think was funny and some I didn't get but figured out and thought it was really funny. I've watched this over one skillion. times. Adults,teenagers,and children will love the movie of a very spongey loveable guy and his friends
David Hasselhoff = WIN
2008-05-07 - My two year old and I watch this movie nearly every day. We love to sing along, get up and dance and even fall asleep to this movie. Not so educational, but great uplifting overtones.
GREAT THINGS CAN BE REVIEWED IN SHORT SENTENCES
2008-04-05 - GREAT MOVIE (!) THAT I RECOMMEND TO ANY SPONGEBOB FAN (JUNKIES, CASUAL FANS, HATERS, ETC.). I'M NOT GOING TO COMPARE THIS TO THE SERIES BECAUSE THEY'RE BOTH REALLY GOOD, AND BOTH DESERVE TO BE BOUGHT!
BUY THIS (!) AND SEASONS 1, 2, 3, 4 VOL.1, 4 VOL.2 AND SPONGEBOB SEASON 5, VOLUME 1 TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A must-see for all Spongebob Squarepants fans!
2008-01-26 - With much anticipation, I was finally able to see one of my favorite cartoons made into a full-length film. For years, I have been a huge Spongebob fan and have seen nearly every episode on television or DVD. I purchased this movie sometime ago and recently felt compelled to write a review.
This adventure begins on what seems to be a real-life pirate ship manned by deadly privateers and unfolds in a traditional Spongebob Squarepants manner. We are taken by surprise and pulled down to our favorite place under the sea, Bikini Bottom. Here, our usual characters are preparing for the big day where Mr. Krabs will reveal the new manager at the grand opening of the Krusty Krab 2. As usual, Plankton always has an ulterior motive and initiates his "Plan Z" to once and for all steal the elusive Krabby Patty recipe and thus take over the world. When King Neptune, the ruler of the seas, finds his most sacred crown missing (part of Plankton's diabolical plan), Spongebob and Patrick set out on an epic journey to retrieve the crown, save the Krusty Krab 2, rescue Mr. Krabs as well as maintaining their usual hysterical antics. Will our daredevil duo save the day?
With the typical side-splitting humor featured in the episodes and our loveable personalities, this film is definitely worth your time and purchase. It will make a wonderful addition to your Spongebob Squarepants collection and bring you one step closure to becoming a full fledged citizen of Bikini Bottom! Have fun and enjoy!
An admirable film companion 
2008-01-03 - Ask almost any kid (or more than a few college students) who lives in a pineapple under the sea, and the answer will be the same--SpongeBob Squarepants, the titular hero of this wild adventure through the ocean depths. Facing the dangers of Plankton, King Neptune, bikers, hitmen, cyclops, and Hasselhoff, Spongebob and his BFF Patrick must tread all these dangers to save the future of Bikini Bottom and the Krusty Krab.
The film's brightest moments are its most bizarre, like Patrick and Spongebob's bubble dance in a tough guy bar bathroom, the duo's musical montage through a dark ravine filled with all sorts hideous monsters, and their faceoff against a hitman onboard the SS Hasselhoff. At times the gags are fast and furious, but at times one is left feeling that they were stretching a few scenes out to justify the cost of making them.
The animation and art throughout the film are greatly improved while still maintaining the style and feel from the television series, a difficult feat to achieve. The new backgrounds and character designs are gorgeous, and if there was 3d done on the project, it didn't show.
The new characters are memorable, but their line reads don't have the same magic that the regular cast has. Neptune's daughter, voiced by Scarlett Johansson, feels flat and doesn't seem to really interact with the primary cast until the film nears its end. However, these new characters come at a cost. As is often the case with animated films, the secondary characters are largely MIA throughout the film. Fans of Mr. Krabs, Sandy Cheeks, or even Squidward will largely be disappointed.
The ending descends into the depths of the bizarre. What started as a beautiful buddy adventure pic falls into the utterly outlandish, including the obligatory Spongebob rock sequence and more than a few disturbing (but G-rated) up close shots of David Hasselhoff. The theme of the film, that kids are important, is repeated more and more as the film nears its end. While a bit over the top, it's a positive message for kids and helps to move the plot forward.
The video on the DVD, presented in the original widescreen format, is clean and the sound is acceptable. There are a few featurettes on the disc, but nothing that spectacular or memorable. While fans might pine for a more full-featured special edition, the disc has comparable special features as though available on the TV series discs.
Despite the film's shortcomings, it was still a fast and enjoyable 90 minute ride. Fans of the series will love it, and those with children will find the film surprisingly enjoyable. It stands admirably well as a companion to the original two or three seasons of the series.
