Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
The live-action/computer-animated sequel to Alvin and the Chipmunks, based on Ross Bagdasarian's cartoon characters Alvin,Theodore and Simon.
The Chipmunks are pop sensations but must put aside music superstardom to return to school. But alas! The school's music program is under threat. It can be saved, however, if the Chipmunks win the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. The rival? The Chipettes - Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette. Romantic and musical sparks are ignited when the Chipmunks and Chipettes square off.
- Director:
- Betty Thomas ('The Brady Bunch Movie', 'Doctor Dolittle')
- Writer:
- Jonathan AibelGlenn Berger
- Cast:
- Anna FarisJustin LongMatthew Gray GublerDavid CrossChristina Applegate
Reviews & comments
Review
Though the first Chipmunk movie was actually quite watchable (from an adult point of view) this is far more tedious and not as funny. Nonetheless, the kids seem to love it (though even them not as much as the first one). The addition of "girl chipmunks" made it more appealing than it would be otherwise to my 6 year old daughter, but as it wasn't quite as...
Variety
pressA frenetic but undeniably funny follow-up that offers twice the number of singing-and-dancing rodents in another seamless blend of CGI and live-action elements. The new pic comes off as more specifically kid-centric than its predecessor, but should nonetheless have similarly nostalgic appeal for baby boomers.
Time Out
pressWhat we’re offered is a succession of lifeless scenes punctuated by pratfalls that only a handful of kids in the audience found funny. Next.
The Times
pressIts high-pitched raucousness will be many children’s idea of fun; their parents will dread having to take them.
The Guardian
pressThe Squeakquel is astonishingly high-pitched, like 100 helium balloons being let off in your head
Hollywood Reporter
pressRoss Bagdasarian's enduring characters are a bit tougher to endure in this charmless sequel.
Variety
pressA frenetic but undeniably funny follow-up that offers twice the number of singing-and-dancing rodents in another seamless blend of CGI and live-action elements. The new pic comes off as more specifically kid-centric than its predecessor, but should nonetheless have similarly nostalgic appeal for baby boomers.
Time Out
pressWhat we’re offered is a succession of lifeless scenes punctuated by pratfalls that only a handful of kids in the audience found funny. Next.
The Times
pressIts high-pitched raucousness will be many children’s idea of fun; their parents will dread having to take them.
The Guardian
pressThe Squeakquel is astonishingly high-pitched, like 100 helium balloons being let off in your head
Hollywood Reporter
pressRoss Bagdasarian's enduring characters are a bit tougher to endure in this charmless sequel.
Review
Though the first Chipmunk movie was actually quite watchable (from an adult point of view) this is far more tedious and not as funny. Nonetheless, the kids seem to love it (though even them not as much as the first one). The addition of "girl chipmunks" made it more appealing than it would be otherwise to my 6 year old daughter, but as it wasn't quite...
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