If the SpongeBob franchise has finally gone on the run, it seems like it’s left the audience that matters most in the dust.
Its dedication to the transgressive power of frivolity remains the franchise’s greatest weapon.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie made money, right? Where’s the commentary track then?
The film is not only true to the show’s zany spirit, but manages to sustain that zaniness for a whole 90 minutes.
Even during its second season, the show’s color palette was at times inconsistent, with some episodes more vibrant than the next.
Just as the show got better with every episode, so did the animation.
You’re not buying this for the snow on the ground, but for SpongeBob’s bipolar breakdowns.