The Bob’s Burgers Movie is heading to theaters — but for those who haven’t seen the show, will they be able to understand the movie?
Bob’s Burgers has been airing on television for more than ten years now, and after thirteen seasons it has gained quite the following. This month The Bob’s Burgers Movie is coming to theaters, but the filmmakers were sure to create something that even those who have never seen an episode of the show can follow and enjoy. So do you have to know all the ins and outs of the Belchers in order to head to theaters and see this movie? Absolutely not! It can be enjoyed by hardcore fans, casual fans, and even brand new fans.
Can You Watch The Bob’s Burgers Movie If You Haven’t Seeing The Show?
When asked about taking a television show and turning it into a movie, the filmmakers express just how much harder it was than they anticipated. Not only that, they were working on it at the same time they were working on the show. Producer Nora Smith says that their biggest challenge was trying to make the fans happy, but still deliver a movie that would be perfect fine to watch for non-fans. “We were trying to not make it just chock full inside references.” Smith explains, “We want people to come in fresh and still enjoy all the characters. And I think we did a good job.”
Loren Bouchard (Creator/Director/Writer) wants viewers to know that they do not need to have watched the series to understand the movie. “It is a family that runs a restaurant and the restaurant is in trouble. As Bernard [Derriman] (the Director) said yesterday, you’ll get it all in the first five minutes.” Bouchard continues to stress that newcomers are welcome to see the movie by adding, “We have literally made no homework for you. You are invited to come cold. You don’t need to know a thing.”
In fact, Eugene Mirman (voice of “Gene Belcher”) says that it is a great introduction to the show, and a great starting point. Kristen Schaal (voice of “Louise Belcher”) follows that up joking, saying it is also a great outro to the show.
Is Bob A Good Cook?
One of the best takeaways from the press conference for The Bob’s Burgers Movie is the debate about if Bob Belcher is a good cook or not. Clearly there are almost never any customers besides Teddy in the restaurant. This is likely because of one of two things. He is either a bad cook, or a bad businessman. Perhaps both.
H. Jon Benjamin (voice of “Bob Belcher”) and Creator Loren Bouchard have differing opinions on this. Benjamin thinks that it has been obvious from the start that Bob is simply not good at his job. However, as the years have gone on and he has had the debate with Bouchard, he has started to see his side of things. “Loren always suggested there’s the burger of the day. There’s these flights of creativity that Bob has, and he’s super into his food.”
“I like to think that Bob is a great cook, great artist, working in a medium that maybe people don’t even understand. He’s maybe ahead of his time — or perhaps also clearly a bad businessman.” – Loren Bouchard
So if you are a big fan of the show, or know nothing about it but the trailer for The Bob’s Burgers Movie intrigued you, head to theaters on May 27th and decide yourself if Bob Belcher is a good cook or not.
About The Bob’s Burgers Movie
The Bob’s Burgers Movie is an animated, big-screen, musical comedy-mystery-adventure based on the long-running Emmy®-winning series.
The story begins when 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 and fight to get back behind the counter, where they belong.
The Bob’s Burgers Movie hits theaters on May 27th!
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