Bob's Burgers: Le Film

You really venture out of known territory when you abandon a format, and there is no guarantee that a 1h40m film will be as good as a half-hour show, if made with the same material.

And this film is the proof of that.

The Bob's Burgers Movie has the plot elements of a single Bobs Burgers episode, stretched thin, and filled with mediocre songs.

Honestly, i can tolerate the plot, but i can't take the songs.

The TV show itself has plenty of musical numbers, they are bad, awkward songs that are fun because they are the imagination of the bad, awkward characters that populate the show. It makes no sense to try to flesh them out into full-length, musical-film songs because they lose that sense of horrid charm that they have in the TV show.

My vote: 6/10 - best stick with the show and ignore the movie.

Never watched a full episode, just maybe a few minutes as I was channel surfing but this was a very entertaining movie. What made it unique were the constant quips and cleaver responses to the situation, and it was pretty much through almost the entire movie. Listen and enjoy the dialogue, had me smiling throughout the entire movie. I suspected I missed a lot since the puns and funnies are fast and furious, and it was the case. Even more fun the 2nd time around.

I like the TV series so thought this would be a great movie to watch. Nut for me it didn't hot the spot.

I found the movie quite long and tedious to watch. I think the problem is the musical numbers. They seem to dominate and really take away from the core humour that I experience in the series.

If yu are a die-hard fan you may love the movie.

Just watched it and it's a great entry for people that haven't seen it. The animation was next level here, and you can see they put much more money into it. The plot and storylines were nice and simple. Great movie!

The Bob's Burgers Movie meets expectations. It's funny, purposeful, and developed enough to maintain investment. Fundamentally, it's a murder mystery, but also intertwines Bob's money issues (which is the emotional force). Plus, Louise is intrinsically motivated to prove her bravery, making her the main protagonist and giving her the clearest arc. Bob's Burgers doesn't have the tightest crafted humor, but these dynamic characters help it connect emotionally. The film is still lighthearted and silly (with skilled setup and payoff), but it peppers in enough drama to create substance. Thus, Bob's Burgers succeeds because it delivers a sincere combination of laughs and relatability.

Technically, Bob's Burgers is proficient. Surprisingly, there are musical numbers that heighten the soundtrack, cinematography, editing, and direction. There is dramatic lighting, framing, and camerawork. Also, passing cuts, smash cuts, and time lapses help the comedic rhythm. Furthermore, voice acting is ranged, animation is personal, and CGI is supportive. Punchlines are heightened by exaggerated music, transitions, and surrealism. Overall, the filmmaking reinforces the humorous mood. It isn't high art, but it possesses consistent craft. Therefore, Bob's Burgers is a fairly enjoyable experience. Viewers should expect skilled comedy and decent emotions.

Writing: 7/10 Direction: 6/10 Cinematography: 8/10 Acting: 7/10 Editing: 8/10 Sound: 7/10 Score/Soundtrack: 8/10 Production Design: 7/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 7/10

Overall Score: 7.2/10.