If Frink were to watch Cowboy Bebop (which he won’t), I actually wouldn’t recommend the movie first. The plot is far less interesting because of the grander scale it tries to portray. Anyone who’s new to the series should just watch the first couple episodes to get introduced to the characters and what they do.
I suggested it because I’ve had bad luck a couple times with people not digging the first episode or two of the show.
Hm, interesting. Did these people take more interest in the movie?