--- title: "The Bob's Burgers Movie: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/the-bobs-burgers-movie/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/the-bobs-burgers-movie" critics_score: 75 critics_reviews: 22 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022): what the critics said Critics' score 75 from 22 reviews: 18 positive, 4 mixed, 0 negative. Most critics come away pleased and nobody comes away angry: eighteen of the twenty-two reviews are positive and none are negative. The praise gathers around the things the series is already known for, scaled up a little. Reviewers like the hand-drawn animation, which they find brighter and more detailed than on television, the density of the jokes, the musical numbers, and the warmth of the Belcher family. Several say it works for newcomers as well as fans. The reservations are mild and cluster on the plot. A number of reviews find the mystery thin or predictable, and Collider says the film plays like several episodes joined together. The Wrap doubts it will satisfy anyone new to the show, Polygon questions whether it needs a cinema at all, and NME notes that Gene and Tina are underused. The spread is narrow, from the mid-sixties up to the Los Angeles Times, the warmest of the lot, which admires the blend of jokes, voice work and songs. ## Los Angeles Times — Katie Walsh Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 26 May 2022. Walsh calls the film one of the funniest, smartest and most distinctive summer movies, praising its lighthearted, intelligent comedy. She singles out the blend of dense jokes, voice acting, 2D animation and musical numbers as what makes it sing. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-05-26/review-the-bobs-burgers-movie-animation) ## Empire — Beth Webb Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 26 May 2022. The review finds the film more than worthy of the big screen, with charm and gentle comedy. It especially praises the heartfelt, funny minor interactions among the Belcher family and their community. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/the-bob-burgers-movie/) ## Little White Lies — Hannah Strong Rating 3/4/3. 24 May 2022. Strong finds the film a sweet, slight, and charming extension of the series. She especially praises its expressive animation and highlights the bumper-car chase scene. [Read the review](https://lwlies.com/reviews/the-bobs-burgers-movie) ## Time Out — Phil de Semlyen Rating 4/5. 17 May 2022. The review finds this noirish riff on the animated series a cheerful, satisfying treat. It singles out the movie’s happy-meal-sized appeal. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/the-bobs-burgers-movie-2022) ## IndieWire — Kate Erbland Rating B. 23 May 2022. Erbland finds the film a charmer that works for fans and newcomers, though its plot feels undercooked. She praises its jokes and colorful animation, while wishing it had gone bigger with its musical elements. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review-1234725190/) ## The AV Club — Alison Foreman Rating B. 23 May 2022. Foreman finds the movie a lovely, entertaining big-screen debut, though its plot reuses familiar material. She especially praises the detailed, cinematic animation and the chance to see beloved characters shine on the big screen. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review-1848952007) ## Slant Magazine — Keith Watson Rating 3/4. 23 May 2022. Watson finds the film a sweet, playful expansion of the series that keeps its family-centered spirit intact. He praises the oddball supporting cast for suggesting a lively world beyond the Belchers. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review/) ## The Guardian — Scott Tobias Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 25 May 2022. The critic finds the film an amiable, assured expansion that preserves the series’ modest identity. He especially praises its character work and the Belcher family’s eccentricities. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/may/25/bobs-burgers-movie-comedy-review) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Frank Scheck Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 23 May 2022. Scheck finds the movie a satisfying continuation of the series, especially for its fans. He praises the colorful hand-drawn animation and the familiar humor, while noting that some jokes only earn groans. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-bobs-burgers-movie-1235150336/) ## Variety — Amy Nicholson Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 23 May 2022. Nicholson finds the film a delightful, familiar extension of the sitcom, even if it offers no big-screen surprises. She praises its fast, friendly jokes and the lively musical numbers. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review-1235274880/) ## Vulture — Roxana Hadadi Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 27 May 2022. Hadadi finds the film a jubilant, comforting distraction, though its storytelling is predictable and safe. She especially praises the animation’s vibrancy, depth, and fluidity. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/2022/05/review-of-loren-bouchards-the-bobs-burgers-movie.html) ## The New York Times — Jeannette Catsoulis Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 26 May 2022. The page content is inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict and specific praise or complaint cannot be verified. The available page text provides no review details. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/26/movies/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review.html) ## Consequence — Clint Worthington Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 23 May 2022. Worthington finds the film a lot of fun and a faithful, slightly grander continuation of the series. He especially praises its quick-witted humor, catchy songs, and the Belchers’ warmth and loyalty. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2022/05/bobs-burgers-movie-review/2/) ## Film Stories — John Moore Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 27 May 2022. The reviewer finds the film charming, entertaining, and accessible even to viewers unfamiliar with the series. They praise its songs for efficiently revealing characters’ wants and drawing viewers into its world. [Read the review](https://filmstories.co.uk/reviews/bobs-burgers-the-movie-review-serves-a-plate-of-big-screen-fun/) ## Paste — Matt Donato Rating 8.0/10. 26 May 2022. The critic finds the film a delightful, faithful big-screen expansion of the series. They praise its upgraded animation and the extra room it gives the Belchers’ emotional stories. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/bobs-burgers/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review) ## Collider — Ross Bonaime Rating B. 23 May 2022. Bonaime finds the film a delightful, well-crafted extension of the series, though it can feel like several episodes joined together. He praises its character-focused storytelling, hilarious performances, songs, and emotional moments. [Read the review](https://collider.com/bobs-burgers-movie-review-h-jon-benjamin-eugene-mirman-kristen-schaal/) ## Eye for Film — Andrew Robertson Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 31 July 2022. Robertson finds the film a satisfying, well-executed extension of the series, though perhaps too light for its stakes. He especially praises the cast and the film’s simple, well-crafted approach. [Read the review](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/bobs-burgers-the-movie-2022-film-review-by-andrew-robertson) ## NME Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 24 May 2022. The critic finds the film a satisfying big-screen extension of the series that works for fans and newcomers. They praise its witty musical numbers and Louise’s storyline, while noting that Gene and Tina are underused. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review-3235390) ## /Film — Hoai-Tran Bui Rating 7/10. 23 May 2022. The critic finds the film enjoyable despite its overlong plot and slow build. They praise its joyful musical numbers and the Belcher family’s emotional warmth. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/870737/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review-a-double-sized-episode-with-extra-stakes-and-extra-songs-but-thats-okay/) ## Polygon — Joshua Rivera Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 27 May 2022. The critic finds the movie enjoyable and faithful to the show, though not essential enough to demand a theater ticket. They praise its crisp animation and expanded musical numbers, while noting that the murder plot can feel incongruous. [Read the review](https://www.polygon.com/23143242/bobs-burgers-movie-review/) ## The Wrap — Alonso Duralde Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 23 May 2022. Duralde finds the film funny and charming, but says it falls short of satisfying newcomers. He praises the screenplay’s focus on the Belcher family and its affecting emotional moment. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/the-bobs-burgers-movie-film-review-2022/) ## The Playlist Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 23 May 2022. The article appears to be a review of the film, but its verdict and any specific praise or complaint are unavailable. The page is blocked by anti-crawler protection, so those details cannot be verified. [Read the review](https://theplaylist.net/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review-20220523/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/the-bobs-burgers-movie.md