‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ – Review
When it comes to dry humor comedy that is certain to crack you up there’s no better show than Bob’s Burgers. And now this modern-day cult classic animated series is coming to the big screen in The Bob’s Burger’s Movie. And there’s a lot to enjoy with this one.
A ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob’s Burgers, blocking the entrance indefinitely and ruining the Belchers’ plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family’s restaurant. As the dangers mount, these underdogs help each other find hope as they try to get back behind the counter.
Packed full of fun, whimsy, and laugh-out-loud hilarity, the modern-day cult classic TV show Bob’s Burgers has arrived on the big screen. With its customary dry wit and fantastical shenanigans, plus a good dose of oddity and the customary burgers, The Bob’s Burger’s Movie brings everything fans loved about the show to the big screen. And then some. Creator turned director Loren Bouchard, along with his co-director Bernard Derriman, knows what their audience wants with The Bob’s Burgers Movie. And they absolutely give it to them. With a combination of dry humour, a seemingly bizarre set of narrative storylines and some very inventive musical numbers, The Bob’s Burgers Movie is a truly funny and original movie experience, and you’ll find yourself chuckling at the hi-jinks that make it to the big screen.
All of your favorites are back with the likes of H. Jon Benjamin as Bob Belcher, Dan Mintz as Tina Belcher, Eugene Mirman as Gene Belcher, Larry Murphy as Teddy, John Roberts as Linda Belcher and Kristen Schaal as my personal favourite character Louise Belcher, and each gets to make their mark on the film. Benjamin again brings his tired worrisomeness to Bob, while Roberts is a full-on go-getter as Linda, and Schaal wraps everything up as the inquisitive Louise. Each makes their own zany mark on the film, and there are some crack up scenes such as Bob’s dinner meltdown, and Louise’s brainstorming session with her collection of nightlight toys.
Bouchard and Derriman keep the narrative interesting and the audience guessing the whole way through, and the shenanigans come quick. The animation and its use for hilarity get the audience going, and the director’s control of the show’s customary dry wit makes its mark here. My obvious favourite reference being to Bob’s passion for the Mole Hill ride at Wonder Wharf. The comedy of The Bob’s Burgers Movie is just that quintessential dry comedy that we know and love, and I was ecstatic when I saw how it was incorporated.
If you’re looking for a film that is sure to give you a laugh, is packed out with unexpected twists, turns and reveals, along with being a tribute to the cult animation of Bob’s Burgers, then you’re going to be very happy with The Bob’s Burgers Movie.
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