The Simpsons (TV Series) Rome-old and Juli-eh (2007) User Reviews

We told you this would happen...

[studioAT · 5/10 · 10 November 2019]

Having predicted in 'Gump Roast' that it would happen years later we get this episode in which Grampa and Selma marry.

I was sceptical about this episode at first, but there's actually some good laughs in it along the way.

An above average 'Simpsons' episode.

A good one

[Sandcooler · 9/10 · 2 March 2008]

Despite the handicap of having a not so promising plot that has Abraham and Selma fall in love (which actually turns out to be sweet on a weird level), this does have a lot of moments that had me rolling on the floor laughing, not in the least because of the little B-plot that involves Bart and Lisa making a fort out of boxes. Surrealism at its best. The best moment comes though when Homer, in an attempt to break up this rather disgusting couple, disguises himself as a Latino smooth guy by the name of Esteban De La Sexface. It's been a while since I've had such a good time with the Simpsons, this is the kind of episode that makes me want them to go on for some time again.

My problem with this episode

[santifersan · 4/10 · 19 February 2023]

"Rome-old and Juli-eh" is an episode of The Simpsons that explores the idea of a woman like Selma being married to an elderly, senile man like Grandpa. This concept is intriguing and offers an interesting commentary on societal expectations surrounding marriage and age. However, like many episodes from the late 2000s, the episode has its share of problems.

The biggest issue with the episode is the final act of the B-plot, which goes against the show's earlier, more realistic tone. The battle of cardboard boxes and the appearance of a dragon feels out of place and ridiculous. This departure from the show's roots left a bad taste in my mouth, as I felt that the show had lost its way.

While the A-plot has some interesting moments, it still feels almost as absurd as the B-plot. The episode tries to tie together the idea of Selma's marriage and the Shakespearean story of Romeo and Juliet, but it never quite comes together in a satisfying way.

Overall, "Rome-old and Juli-eh" has some interesting ideas and commentary, but its execution leaves much to be desired. The episode suffers from the same problems that plagued many episodes of that era, and its departure from the show's original tone is jarring and off-putting.

Proof of good episodes in later seasons!

[synystargates · 10/10 · 17 December 2022]

My girlfriend and I have been rewatching the Simpsons here and there, and I saw this episode for the first time in many years. When I was younger, the LOTR-style battle sequence was both mind blowing and hilarious. When we watched this recently, I was still blown away at how well the episode held up!

Sure, the Abe and Selma plot line was pretty silly, but it left room for plenty of laughs like with Homer's "Esteban de la Sexface" character. Apart from that main plot, there are so many quick gags and funny bits that I had a consistent smile on my face for the whole episode. I was shocked at how low this was rated on here, this is how I wish modern Simpsons would always be!

Very bad

[ddetzler-92824 · 1/10 · 13 July 2021]

I just can't get past Abe marrying his daughter in law, then Homer making out with his sister in law to break them up.