Tom Kenny,
Bill Fagerbakke,
Clancy Brown,
Rodger Bumpass,
Mr. Lawrence
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Something nefarious is afloat in the depths of Bikini Bottom: King Neptune's crown has been stolen, and the prime suspect is Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob's boss at Mr. Krabs' Krabby Patties. Despite the overw... read more
Directed by: Stephen Hillenburg, Sherm Cohen
Release Date: November 19, 2004
DVD Release Date: March 1, 2005
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March 4, 2012I grew up with Spongebob Squarepants, at the time of this films release I was in love with Spongebob and Patrick and I was over the moon when I found out there was going to be a film released. The first 3 seasons of the show were the best...and then this was made. After this film... read more
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December 11, 2011Probably one of the funniest animated films of all time. The film follows the show very faithfully while adding on some new twists to it and it ends up being probably one of the best, if not the best, TV to movie adaptation. The timing for the jokes are fantastically well pulled ... read more
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September 16, 2011Spongebob is palatable in twenty-minute doses, but ninety minutes is waaaay too much.
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September 6, 2011With silly, cartoon-ish, annoying laughs in its entirety, THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE is just as funny as the (wow) still-running Nickelodeon cartoon. And that's not saying much except that it's not really funny at all, unless you are in elementary school or are just plain i... read more
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August 12, 2011Spongebob was my favorite cartoon for the longest time. That changed when Phineas and Ferb came out. The Spongebob Squarepants Movie was released toward the end of show's glory days. In 2006, the show made a turn. A turn in which it can never escape from. A turn in which the show... read more
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August 4, 2011A childhood favorite, Spongebob ismy favorite TV show of my childhood, i still watch it. After not getting the promotion for The Krusty Krab 2, Spongebob goes into depression. Soon Plankton discover Plan Z, where he steals King Neptunes crown, sells it to Shell City, and blames... read more
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November 27, 2010Spongebob was my favorite show as a kid so I definitely saw this movie many times. It is more of a sentimental value thing now. How about that Avril Lavigne theme song?
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August 11, 2010It substitutes the genuinely clever humor from the show's earlier episodes with continuous silly facial expressions. Although Patrick and SpongeBob make a terrific team, this movie obviously suffered from lack of SpongeBob-Squidward chemistry. New characters are unwelcome, and th... read more
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August 3, 2010Goofy Goober song will have you understanding the coolness of Spongebob immediately.
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July 28, 2010great for kids and the whole family. if your an adult there isnt really a reason to watch this. has funny moments. B
Critic Reviews
December 1, 2008
Todd McCarthy, Variety
May 20, 2008
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
The Nickelodeon cartoon series about an oceanic sponge and his starfish sidekick washes onto the big screen with a tide of weak one-liners, exaggerated reactions, and vaguely nauseating gags. Full Review
November 23, 2004
Ed Park, Village Voice
Could SpongeBob, all gangly goodwill and ice cream appetite, be the anarchic savior for our stressed-out times? Full Review
November 22, 2004
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
If you are a non-parent and you're entertained by this, wow, good for you. Full Review
November 21, 2004
Randy Cordova, Arizona Republic
Like the TV show it's based on, it's a daffy, enjoyable creation. Full Review
November 19, 2004
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter
An animated adventure that's funnier than Shark Tale and more charming than The Polar Express.
November 19, 2004
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
There are also some wild swings into surrealism. Full Review
November 19, 2004
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
What's remarkable about The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie is how much care Hillenburg and his crew of writers, animators and actors have taken to make it undeniably movielike. Full Review
November 19, 2004
Jennifer Frey, Washington Post
It's silly, it's sweet, and it's full of all those adolescent jokes many find hard to resist. Full Review
November 19, 2004
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
For the most part, it's an easy and happy stretch, big on slapstick and jokes that groan rather than gross out. Full Review
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