The Bob’s Burgers Movie: Atale of family resistance

By: Isabelle Lewis

June 2, 2022

The Bob’s Burgers Movie was released on May 27, 2022, marking a historical date for long-term fans of the animated comedy series who have been waiting eleven years for a movie adaptation. This film masterpiece was worth the wait.

The series was created for Fox Network in 2011, when the series premiere “Human Flesh” made a 9.3 million viewer record for the most viewed series premiere of the season. This was a hopeful start for the series which has lasted twelve seasons and counting, although the audience is now mainly comprised of dedicated fans who have stuck around since the beginning.

In theaters across the country, the movie exhibits fantastic animation that is a step up from the television version viewed every Sunday night.

Financial crisis sets in for the Belcher family, threatening the restaurant and the kids’ summer plans. Expressing the urgency of saving the restaurant before the bank can repossess all of Bob’s restaurant equipment. The movie begins with the reintroduction of several obscure characters that now play a big role in the Belcher kids’ plan to save the family. Mickey, bank robber turned carny, and Grover Fischoeder, cousin to Mr. Fischoeder who is the Belcher’s landlord, and the Fischoeder family lawyer.

In the first scene, Bob and Linda are shown stressing out about paying their business loan back in time. All of a sudden, a sinkhole opens up right in front of the restaurant, blocking the front door completely to customers. The kids first view this sudden development as exciting, and Louise, the youngest, in particular sees the sinkhole as a way she can prove her coolness to other students at school. But when Louise goes in the sinkhole, she finds something that will completely change the Belcher’s family luck for the worse.

The kids take it upon themselves to gather clues to solve the sinkhole mystery. During their journey throughout the town, Louise’s character struggles with letting go of her childhood endeavors, including taking off her pink bunny ear hat she has worn since kindergarten. Now in fourth grade, her peers are starting to comment about it.

This wonderful and comedic tale about a close-knit family is rated PG-13, and perfect for the whole family. An uplifting story that is perfect for this time, and will be enjoyed by long-term fans and curious viewers alike. It is 102 minutes of nonstop laughs and goofy songs.