Even as an adult I love this Spongebob movie! Great story where Plankon brain controls bikini bottom and the 2 pals Spongebob and Patrick have to go on legendary adult adventures to save everyone. The humor is spot on, whacky characters, inspiration up the wazoo, and loads of entertainment. Anyone a fan of the series or not is bound to enjoy the 2004 movie.

To begin, I LOVED THIS MOVIE. I don't know if it was the adult themed story, the classic lines that you could find yourself repeating as if it was a cult classic, or the simplistic nature of the story, but I simply fell in love with this wacky piece of cinema. SpongeBob is not your typical hero, and his friend Patrick, doesn't seem to fit the mold of your typical "best-friend role". I found myself laughing at this film because of the messages that it taught and how I guy like me, stuck in the retail world, could easily identify with the trauma that SpongeBob was experiencing. Also, this film was flat out hysterical. I wasn't expecting anything except for kids humor when I first watched it, but after the final credits rolled I was impressed by how adult oriented the humor truly was. The comic timing was perfect, the music resonated perfectly in my ear, and I can honestly say that from the opening pirate credits to the final jump in the air, this film was the rawest form of cinematic perfection and the BEST film I have seen this 2005 year (so far).

I know you are probably thinking, "Andy, you watch a lot of movies, why did you like this one so much?" and I really don't have a straightforward answer to that question. Perhaps it is the repetitive nature of the films that I am currently watching that had me running towards the arms of this SpongeBob movie, or maybe because comedies are not quite the caliber of humor as they once were (resorting to restroom humor and sex instead of actual "funny" comedy),or maybe it was because it told a story that I could relate to, but whatever the case may be this film ranks among the best. I have seen this movie about 20+ times already and cannot wait to see it again. It is one of those films where I catch something new each time, I still laugh at most of the scenes (the bar scene is my personal favorite),and I get that aura of excitement every time I place the DVD in the player. This film is like my unquenchable drug of choice.

SpongeBob is one of those heroes that I can, and I think most in the retail/working sector of the world, relate to. He works hard, he wants promotion, and continues to live his life as his heart allows … like a kid. Isn't that what we all desire? I know that is a crucial element to my life to ensure that I stay true to those and myself around me. Also, it has always been a dream of mine to have a seaweed mustache, and this film promotes the use of this green apparatus. I don't want to sound repetitive, but I cannot wait to add this film to my DVD collection. It provided, and still provides, at least an hour and a half of pure, uncut, humor that will leave some great songs in your mind and this new found respect in your heart. Who hasn't walked into your office one day just singing, "I'm ready, promotion. I'm ready, promotion". Or better yet, ended the day singing, "I'm ready, depression. I'm ready, depression." HA, this has me nearly falling out of my seat as I type this now.

The heart, humor, and childlike feeling for this hero will have children falling over to see this film (though where I work most children are not huge fans of this film … they say that television program is better),and if it is watched by an embarrassed adult, you will be surprised on how much you could probably relate to this film. We are all "goofy goobers" inside, and sometimes it takes a film such as this to pull it out of us. We all wish that we could break out into song whenever possible or even spend an evening at a bar enjoying round after round of ice cream treats.

Overall, I loved this movie. Well, actually, I more than loved it, I thought it was one of the best films that I have seen this year. So many times we watch movies that get too caught up in themselves. They are too serious or too violent or too goofy for what they set out to be, and it was an honest delight to finally find something that was just what it was. SpongeBob is my new hero and I have already found myself watching the television programs whenever possible. You have a new fan SpongeBob … I hope that you will always remain the "goofy goober" that I fell in love with!!

Grade: ***** out of *****

Spongebob Squarepants has always been a funny, clever cartoon show for kids, but the movie now gives the whole family a chance to see the brilliance of Stephen Hillenburg's Spongebob Squarepants. The movie is a sequel to the Spongebob Squarepants TV Series.

Watch out for: Dennis the Assassin, (played by Alec Baldwin) Mindy the Mermiand, Daughter of King Neptune (Scarlett Johansson) and an appearance by David Hasselholf as himself. Also look out for all the character in the series: including; Mrs. Puff, Sandy Cheeks, Larry the lobster and Karen the computer wife. And listen to some new funny songs and Goofy Goober Peanut.

In the movie there are well thought out jokes, clever twists, a good plot and Spongebob evens sings a rock solo at the end of the movie...

Not to be missed.