This episode has some funny jibes at the whole Hollywood experience. It also has Mickey Rooney. Milhouse gets the part but doesn't want it. Mostly, there are great sight gags and some terrific dialogue. Bart's commentary on who the real heroes are is off the wall funny.
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The end of the glory days of the show...
pitabox98712 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
As a longtime fan of the Simpsons I think that it's a decent episode, however it does show signs of the show beginning to falter. It's an episode I can watch if I've watched all of the earlier episodes recently and am looking for a different one.
Probably the least enjoyable aspect of the episode is the boring behaviour of the Hollywood people and Millhouse's parents who start acting completely out of character. - I found this balanced out by other characters who stayed in character and added to the episode instead of detracting from it.
It's probably one of the last decent episodes but I still consider Season 7 the end of when the show was really enjoyable.
Probably the least enjoyable aspect of the episode is the boring behaviour of the Hollywood people and Millhouse's parents who start acting completely out of character. - I found this balanced out by other characters who stayed in character and added to the episode instead of detracting from it.
It's probably one of the last decent episodes but I still consider Season 7 the end of when the show was really enjoyable.
Up and atom!
safenoe12 December 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Being a long-time fan of The Simpsons, I always enjoy (and get nostalgic) when watching the first 10 seasons for sure, and Radioactive Man is one for the shelf an worth keeping on DVD for sure.
Milhouse is Radioactive Man's sidekick, albeit a very reluctant one who despises being drawn into the Hollywood rabbit hole and possibly spat out. In fact, the final scene pretty much nailed the underlying and even dark theme of this episode, being really the seduction of Hollywood for movies and being at home rather than being grifted by the Springfield folks.
Do yourself a favor an watch Radioactive Man.
Milhouse is Radioactive Man's sidekick, albeit a very reluctant one who despises being drawn into the Hollywood rabbit hole and possibly spat out. In fact, the final scene pretty much nailed the underlying and even dark theme of this episode, being really the seduction of Hollywood for movies and being at home rather than being grifted by the Springfield folks.
Do yourself a favor an watch Radioactive Man.
One of the best from a wonderful season 7
athomed26 December 2011
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Couch gag rating: 8/10 It isn't an elaborate one but still fairly creative.
The episode: A Radioactive Man movie is filming in Springfield and auditions for the part of his sidekick, Fallout Boy, take place at Springfield Elementary. Bart desperately wants the part but it goes to a reluctant Milhouse instead.
Favorite moment(s): Rainier Wolfcastle trying to say "Up and atom!" Bart trying to grow an inch overnight. Rainier Wolfcastle's "My eyes! The goggles do nothing." "Jiminy Jillikers." Bill Withers' "Lean On Me" at the end.
This episode comes from the 7th season. The Simpsons had already been on the air for many years and really knew what they were doing. This episode showcases a funny critique of Hollywood.
The guest work is great. Mickey Rooney appears as himself and he's very funny as the former child star sent to get Milhouse working again (or take his job).
Overall rating: 10/10 The Simpsons was at the peak of its creative potential here. Put Mickey Rooney, Rainier Wolfcastle, and Lionel Hutz in one episode, and you get greatness.
The episode: A Radioactive Man movie is filming in Springfield and auditions for the part of his sidekick, Fallout Boy, take place at Springfield Elementary. Bart desperately wants the part but it goes to a reluctant Milhouse instead.
Favorite moment(s): Rainier Wolfcastle trying to say "Up and atom!" Bart trying to grow an inch overnight. Rainier Wolfcastle's "My eyes! The goggles do nothing." "Jiminy Jillikers." Bill Withers' "Lean On Me" at the end.
This episode comes from the 7th season. The Simpsons had already been on the air for many years and really knew what they were doing. This episode showcases a funny critique of Hollywood.
The guest work is great. Mickey Rooney appears as himself and he's very funny as the former child star sent to get Milhouse working again (or take his job).
Overall rating: 10/10 The Simpsons was at the peak of its creative potential here. Put Mickey Rooney, Rainier Wolfcastle, and Lionel Hutz in one episode, and you get greatness.
Classic Simpsons Episode
andrewlcreech29 July 2019
A horrible bitch-goddess
snoozejonc26 November 2022
Radioactive Man: The Movie is filmed in Springfield and several characters look to profit from it.
This is a strong episode with a great sense of parody and sarcasm in its attitude towards Hollywood.
The strongest aspect of the writing is how it lampoons the self serving nature of various characters, particularly in Springfield and ironically sends up Hollywood as a place where everyone is selfless and caring.
Numerous characters are used very well such as Millhouse, Bart, Moe, Mayor Quimby, Mickey Rooney, and Ranier Wolfcastle. There are numerous strong gags, mainly visual, but my favourite sequence is the return to Hollywood near the end.
This is a strong episode with a great sense of parody and sarcasm in its attitude towards Hollywood.
The strongest aspect of the writing is how it lampoons the self serving nature of various characters, particularly in Springfield and ironically sends up Hollywood as a place where everyone is selfless and caring.
Numerous characters are used very well such as Millhouse, Bart, Moe, Mayor Quimby, Mickey Rooney, and Ranier Wolfcastle. There are numerous strong gags, mainly visual, but my favourite sequence is the return to Hollywood near the end.
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