Now on high definition Blu-ray and Digital, The Bob’s Burgers Movie is now available for home viewing. The animated feature based on the Television series, did very well considering the competition from the mega films Top Gun: Maverick and Minions: The Rise of Gru eating up some major popcorn during the same period. But, now with it being released for home viewing and on-the-go, it should keep moving up in the rankings.
The film has a lot of surprises and even a musical track to keep fans of the show entertained throughout. In this story we find the Belcher family in a bit of a pickle with expenses that have caused them to not pay their mortgage on the restaurant. Bob (H. Jon Benjamin) and Linda (John Roberts) have pleaded with the bank for a loan and have gone to the owner and asked for an extension, but it’s a no go.
On the verge of closing nothing worse could happen, right? Wrong. A huge sinkhole develops overnight at the front door of their Burger shop. But the kids, Louise (Kristen Schall), Tina (Dan Mintz) and Gene (Eugene Mirman) have a plan that includes some risky detective type work. Everything starts to get weird and with a lot of razzle dazzle the three kids get deeper into a mystery that smells of danger.
Some of the low points however are the stretching of scenes and for me, the dialogue that was put on music made it feel a bit Broadway instead of Hollywood. While the tale is kind of kooky at times, it gets commonplace for a mystery that turns into “The Goonies.” But, not being a huge fan and maybe out of the target audience range, has something to do with my take on the film.
The Bob’s Birger’s Movie has a lot of Bonus Features*
“Audio Commentary” Watch the movie with audio commentary by H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal, Directors Loren Bouchard and Bernard Derriman, Writer Nora Smith and Production Designer Ruben Hickman.
Featurettes
“Making Of the Movie”: Bob’s Burgers Creator Loren Bouchard talks about turning Bob’s Burgers the TV show into Bob’s Burgers the show that’s a movie.
“Theatrical Short “(Seen Only in Limited Theaters)
-“My Butt Has a Fever” – Theatrical Version: The Belcher children perform in the school talent show in order to share their very important and powerful message.
-“My Butt Has a Fever” – Animatic Version: A look Behind-the-scenes, the animatic of the theatrical short My Butt Has a Fever.
“Deleted Scenes”
-“Metal Detector”: Bob and Linda go to City Hall in a version of the movie where they went to City Hall.
-“Burning Piers”: The turbulent history of Wonder Wharf.
-“Grover’s Office”: Bob and Linda go to Grover’s office in a version of the movie where they went to Grover’s Office.
“Deleted Scenes with Audio Commentary”
-“The Movie We Didn’t Make”: Creator Loren Bouchard and Writer Nora Smith discuss trying to make a movie, particularly The Bob’s Burger Movie.
-“Metal Detector”: Bob and Linda go to City Hall, with commentary by Creator Loren Bouchard and Writer Nora Smith.
-“Burning Piers”: The turbulent history of Wonder Wharf, with commentary by Creator Loren Bouchard and Writer Nora Smith.
-“Grover’s Office”: Bob and Linda go to Grover’s Office, with commentary by Creator Loren Bouchard and Writer Nora Smith.
“Animation Extras” – Animatics
-“Sunny Side Up Summer” Storyboards and Rough Animation: The work-in-progress not-even-color-yet animatic of the song “Sunny Side Up Summer.”
-“Lucky Ducks” Storyboards and Rough Animation: The work-in-progress not-even-color-yet animatic of the song “Lucky Ducks.”
-“Not That Evil” Storyboards and Rough Animation Featuring David Wain: David Wain performs an entire dance routine, with no formal training, to his character Grover’s song “Not That Evil.” Plays alongside the song’s animatic.
-“End Credits” Storyboards and Rough Animation: The work-in-progress animatic of the End Credits, comes with provocative dance moves and unconventional rhythm.
Animation Extras – Animating the Scene
-“Linda Through the Pass-Through with Commentary by Director Bernard Derriman: The progression of a scene from storyboard to animation, with commentary by Director Bernard Derriman, and also Linda is in it.
-“Bob And Linda Go to The Bank: A time lapse of the bank scene being animated.
-“Bob And Linda Go to The Bank with Commentary by Director Bernard Derriman: A time lapse of the bank scene being animated, with commentary by Director Bernard Derriman.
-“Louise Grabs the Fuse: A time lapse of the “Louise Grabs the Fuse” scene being animated.
-“Louise Grabs the Fuse with Commentary by Director Bernard Derriman: A time lapse of the “Louise Grabs the Fuse” scene being animated, with commentary by Director Bernard Derriman.
*bonus features vary by product and retailer
The Bob’s Burgers Movie is a lot of fun for those who follow the Belchers and their everyday problems. And, the PG-13 rating adds more than just teens to the mix, but twenty-something’s as well. This film does have some rude/suggestive material and language, however, so be sure to watch it before letting it lose on the immature members of the family.
Additional Film Information:
Voice Cast: John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman
Directed By: Loren Bouchard, Bernard Derriman
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for rude/suggestive material and language.
Running Time: 1 hr. 42 min.
Street Date: July 19, 2022
Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Studios
Released in: Blu-ray, DVD
Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
