"The Simpsons" Treehouse of Horror XXI (TV Episode 2010) Poster

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safenoe12 January 2023
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Treehouse of Horror XXI (that's 21 in roman numerals) had a superb parody of board games which made me chuckle for sure. The second segment was a parody of Dead Calm which would have made Nicole Kidman and Sam Neill proud for sure. Definitely twist upon twist in this segment.

The final segment parodied Twilight. I must admit, it was funnier than expected with references to Sesame Street, The Munsters and The Addams family.

Whilst I still think the first 10 seasons of The Simpsons is the golden era, I think Treehouse of Horrors (or Treehouses of Horror) are fun regardless of what era for sure.
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9/10
Great THOH,Tweenlight best of the night,
lesleyharris3015 November 2010
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Treehouse Of Horror 21 is a great Simpsons episode,guest starring Hugh Laurie and Daniel Radcliffe.

In War and Pieces,Marge wants Bart and Milhouse to stop playing all their video games so they decide to give board games a go,but after playing a possessed board game all the other ones come to life.

in Master And Cadaver,Marge and Homer go on a boat for a second honeymoon and find a stranded man (Hugh Laurie) who ran off a boat after nearly getting murdered by the host while the rest of them got killed,but Marge and Homer start to believe that he is the true murderer and is trying to kill them too.

Then in Tweenlight,Lisa meets a new kid at school called Edmund who is a vampire,and the two fall in love,but the two fathers aren't happy about it.

next up there should be a Tweenlight saga:blue moon.
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10/10
Cool one from the Simpsons
arielsiere4 July 2022
The intro starts off with a reference to the 2005 show The Office, the first segment we have is War And Pieces which is a reference to Jumanji after Bart and Milhouse play a board game, the second segment was Master And Cadaver Marge and Homer spent their vacation on a boat after mysterious person arrives and last but not least Tweenlight which is a common reference to The 2008 movie Twilight after Lisa falls in love with a vampire and in the credits i hear the wilhelm scream during the ending and it was awesome.
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4/10
Rushed
santifersan26 June 2023
The Treehouse of Horror XXI episode presents an array of stories with a mix of good and nonsensical jokes. However, one aspect that stands out is the feeling of haste throughout the episode, leaving little time to fully appreciate the good ideas presented. Lisa's attitude upon meeting the vampire is a clear example of it; I have never seen such a foolish infatuation develop so quickly in my life.

While there are certainly some standout comedic moments, the pacing of the episode leaves much to be desired. It seems as though the writers were trying to cram too many ideas into a limited timeframe, resulting in a rushed execution. The rapid-fire delivery of jokes may elicit a few laughs, but it also leaves little room for the humor to fully land and resonate with the audience.

Furthermore, the episode suffers from a lack of cohesion. Some jokes and storylines feel disconnected and fail to contribute to an overall narrative. While a certain level of randomness is expected in a Treehouse of Horror episode, it's important to strike a balance between absurdity and coherence.

In conclusion, while Treehouse of Horror XXI has its share of good jokes and interesting ideas, its overall execution feels hurried and lacks the opportunity to fully enjoy and appreciate those moments. A more balanced approach to storytelling and pacing would have allowed for a more satisfying viewing experience.
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