4K Digital Review: The Bob's Burgers Movie

The plot of The Bob's Burgers Movie centers around several disasters around the restaurant including a loan that is now due and a water main break that has caused a massive sinkhole at the entrance to the restaurant. So, with the loan payment due that will repossess their equipment and not being able to bring customers into the restaurant, our story begins. Adding to the problems is a skeleton that is found in the sinkhole and thus leads us to the Belcher kids on  a Scooby-Doo type mystery. Filled with music, songs, humor and very real family dynamics makes this a movie worth watching. 

Video

The 4K streaming video is pristine as the movie, and the show for that matter, has a charming minimalism to it.  The animation is very simple and not overly complex and that lends itself to the charm of the movie. So, the fine detail that I usually discuss, is not part of the mix here.

Audio

The Dolby 5.1 soundtrack is solid and makes good use of the surround channels. The score surrounds you and sound effects envelope you especially in the Wonder Wharf sequence. The dialogue is centered and is crisp and clean. 

Take a look at the video for the home video release:

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.

Featurette

· 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.

Conclusion

The movie will be enjoyed by everyone who enjoys the series and even by those who are discovering the Belcher family for the first time. The vast amounts of bonus features have a sense of hope and optimism. A solid video and audio with wonderful bonus features make this a welcome addition into your collection.  

The Bob's Burgers Movie is available now on digital, Blu-ray and DVD.

*A digital copy was provided by Walt Disney Home Entertainment for the sole purpose of review and the opinions expressed are strictly my own.*