The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Stephen Hillenburg

Writers:

Stephen Hillenburg (television series SpongeBob SquarePants)
Stephen Hillenburg (story)

Release Date:

19 November 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family

Tagline:

Bigger, squarier, spongier!

Plot:

SpongeBob SquarePants takes leave from the town of Bikini Bottom in order to track down King Neptune's stolen crown.

Plot Keywords:

Crown | King | Princess | Father Daughter Relationship | Fast Food

Awards:

1 win & 8 nominations

Cast

Tom Kenny	...	SpongeBob / Narrator / Gary / Clay / Tough Fish #2 / Twin #2 / Houston Voice (voice)
Clancy Brown	...	Mr. Krabs (voice)
Rodger Bumpass	...	Squidward / Fish #4 (voice)
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Patrick Star / Fish #2 / Chum Customer / Local Fish (voice)
Mr. Lawrence	...	Plankton / Fish #7 / Attendant #2, Lloyd (voice)
Jill Talley	...	Karen, The Computer Wife / Old Lady (voice)
Carolyn Lawrence	...	Sandy (voice)
Mary Jo Catlett	...	Mrs. Poppy Puff (voice)
Jeffrey Tambor	...	King Neptune (voice)
Scarlett Johansson	...	Mindy (voice)
Alec Baldwin	...	Dennis (voice)
David Hasselhoff	...	Himself
Kristopher Logan	...	Squinty the Pirate
D.P. FitzGerald	...	Bonesy the Pirate
Cole S. McKay	...	Scruffy the Pirate (as Cole McKay)

Also Known As:

SpongeBob SquarePants (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for some mild crude humor.

Runtime:

87 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Malaysia:U | Japan:U | Portugal:M/4 | Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Norway:7 (DVD release) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario/Québec) | Chile:TE | Germany:6 | Ireland:G | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:G | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:8 (canton of Zurich) | UK:U | USA:PG | Finland:K-3

Filming Locations:

HMS Bounty, The Pier, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Company:

Nickelodeon Movies

Trivia:

Dedicated to Jules Engel (1909?-2003).

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: In the beginning of the movie during Spongebob's dream Mr. Krabs says,"When the costumer took a bite... No Cheese!" But when Spongebob lifts the bun you can clearly see that there are not any teeth or bite marks.

Quotes:

[First Lines]
Bonesy the Pirate: I got it!

Movie Connections:

References Five Summer Stories (1972)

Soundtrack:

Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody

zany with a great plot

This movie was totally up to my expectations. I've been a Spongebob fan since its premiere in 1999, so I saw it without paying attention to any of the reviews. I heard a bunch of complaints that the plot didn't have the charisma of the TV episodes and wasn't fast-paced enough. I can't imagine how much more excitement could have been packed into this film, though. If the movie didn't have some absurdity, all the characters would be tied too heavily to the main plot and not able to experience their antics that are the essence of Spongebob Squarepants (such as hilarious obstacles and sporadic musical numbers). The wacky ending captivated kids' attention and made moviegoers over 18 burst into gales of laughter.

You can tell that every show worker had so much fun creating this film. The characters' facial expressions look even more over-the-top than on the show, and the voice acting of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, and many others is perfect. Plus, David Hasselhoff was a real sport to do that cameo. The backgrounds and scenery are beautifully done (under the art direction of Mr. Nick Jennings, I assume). In April of 2003, TV Guide featured Spongebob on the cover as a show to watch if you're feeling depressed, so you will definitely not feel blue after this movie. =)