The Bob’s Burger Movieburst onto the silver screen in 2022, much to the admiration of its anxiously awaiting audience.The Bob’s Burgers Moviedebuted tophenomenal critical reviews. Though Bob Belcher himself would find being mentioned alongside rotten tomatoes, given his penchant for perfect produce, utterly appalling, long-time viewers of the Fox series were delighted to see their favorite family finally get the fanfare they deserve.
Of course,The Bob’s Burgers Moviewould not match the magic of its TV series if any of the Belchers failed to make an appearance. Luckily, every Belcher got their fair share of screen time in the series' first feature film. John Roberts (Good Day New York, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon) reprised his role as the lovable Linda Belcher, as did Dan Mintz (Silicon Valley, The Simpsons) as Tina, Eugene Mirman (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Flight of the Conchords) as Eugene, and Kristen Schaal (The Last Man on Earth, What We Do In the Shadows) as Louise. However, where would the Belcher family be without everyone’s favorite father figure, the titular Bob?
Here’s why Bob is brilliant inThe Bob’s Burgers Movie.
H. Jon Benjamin’s Acting Ability
Since theBob’s Burgersseries' inception, Bob Belcher has been portrayed by the world-class voice acting talent H. Jon Benjamin. Arguably, being the beleaguered Bob represents the very best of Benjamin’s broadcasting. Audiences feel his familial love and also the ways in which the trials and tribulations of business ownership have shaped Bob’s character since season one.
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InThe Bob’s Burgers Movie,H. Jon Benjamin shows upin a big way. Bob runs the gamut of emotions in the film, from eager anticipation to all-consuming anxiety. He even spends some time fighting in a ferocious fit of fear while his family fights for their lives. H. Jon Benjamin is a once-in-a-generation voice talent, and it’s fortunate that he was finally granted the opportunity to give voice to the character of Bob Belcher on the big screen. With a less talented actor, this cartoon character might have lacked depth, and not just in his animation.
Bob Belcher Is One of the Best Dads on TV
At the end of the day, the most important aspect of Bob’s life is not the beefy burgers he broils up in the back. Bob Belcher is the ultimate family man. Though at times (or, to be frank, most of the time), Bob can be seen rolling his eyes at the hilarious hijinks of his foolish family, it is clear to see just how important his wife and children are to maintaining his motivation.
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Bob Belcher’s familial loveis showcased throughoutThe Bob’s Burgers Movie. Near the beginning of the film, audiences feel Bob’s fear as he finds out that the loan which would keep his burger business afloat has been denied, and they also are flooded with emotion as his beloved children fight to find a way to keep Bob’s Burgers open. At the film’s conclusion, when the Belchers find themselves buried and breathless, Bob tells a touching story about the origins of Louise’s lucky rabbit ears. Viewers are once again reminded of the myriad ways in which Bob cares for his children.
Bob’s Beautiful Baritone
The Bob’s Burgers Moviefeatures all-new,catchymusical numbers. As Bob and Linda prepare to receive the news about their latest loan, Bob bemoans the constant cash crisis that besets his burger restaurant, switching effortlessly between a fairy-like falsetto and luscious low-range crooning.
H. Jon Benjamin is an undeniably talented singer, and he uses his beautiful baritone to the fullest extent in belting out bars as Bob. When his voice is paired with that of his singing spouse, son, and daughters,The Bob’s Burgers Movieis able to create a huge number of hilarious hamburger harmonies. For fans of the series, to hear H. Jon Benjamin realize his range on the silver screen was a tremendous treat.
Much-anticipated and well-reviewed,The Bob’s Burgers Moviewas an instant classic, especially for those who have followed the Belcher’s story from its humble beginnings over a decade ago. Though the series has continued to release episodes, it is unclear whether or not there will be asubsequentBob’s Burgersfeature film. Regardless, the recently released film was more than audiences could have ever asked for, whether they were long-time lovers of the Belchers and their burgers or newly introduced to the crazy clan. The Belcher family will continue to serve up their burgers, and eager audiences will continue to eat them up.
Thanks in large part to H. Jon Benjamin’s Bob Belcher, theBob’s Burgersfranchise, nearly a decade later, is still fresh.
