Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin, Simon, Theodore... A shameless reprise or bringing an animated treasure to a new generation? 80s toon 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' cracks the big screen with Jason Lee (tv's My Name Is Earl) and three singing, CGI mini rodent brats.
- Director:
- Tim Hill ('Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties', 'Max Keeble's Big Move', 'Muppets from Space')
- Writer:
- Don RhymerJon Vitti
- Cast:
- Jason Lee,Justin LongMatthew Gray GublerJesse McCartney
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Reviews & comments
Flicks, Team
flicksKiwis can't relate
I thought the movie was average. Mainly because us Kiwis can't relate to chipmunks. Then there is the issue of not being able to understand the chipmunks' speech. On reflection it did not matter that much as most of the film was slapstick. The warm fuzzies certainly couldn't beat Puss n Boots hat in hand and weepy eyed from Shrek.
Total Film
pressThe under-10s will doubtless succumb to the stuffed-toy cuteness of Alvin (the leader), Simon (the brainy one) and Theodore (the fat, needy one) as they invade the life of loser songwriter Jason Lee. But anyone older, will quickly tire of a pencil-thin plot that leaves Lee looking bemused (read: semi-comatose) when the ‘Munks parlay the success of their first festive hit into crass corporate whore-dom (ahem…)...
Hollywood Reporter
pressUnfortunately, as rendered here by the average-looking CGI effects, the characters are underwhelming in their appeal, lacking the charm of their previous animated incarnations....
Premiere Magazine
pressAt times funny, and even occasionally witty, Alvin and the Chipmunks is a lively, entertaining romp that will certainly bring smiles to the young ones this holiday season....
Los Angeles Times
pressThere is sweetness here. The scene in which Dave and the boys decorate the tree is charming, and the Chipmunks' excited presentation of gifts to their human dad is actually sort of touching. And dang it, the little animated rodents are cute...
Empire Magazine
pressFun musical numbers and cartoonish humour give way to a bland sermon about the evils of the music industry...
Flicks, Team
flicksTotal Film
pressThe under-10s will doubtless succumb to the stuffed-toy cuteness of Alvin (the leader), Simon (the brainy one) and Theodore (the fat, needy one) as they invade the life of loser songwriter Jason Lee. But anyone older, will quickly tire of a pencil-thin plot that leaves Lee looking bemused (read: semi-comatose) when the ‘Munks parlay the success of their first festive hit into crass corporate whore-dom (ahem…)...
Hollywood Reporter
pressUnfortunately, as rendered here by the average-looking CGI effects, the characters are underwhelming in their appeal, lacking the charm of their previous animated incarnations....
Premiere Magazine
pressAt times funny, and even occasionally witty, Alvin and the Chipmunks is a lively, entertaining romp that will certainly bring smiles to the young ones this holiday season....
Los Angeles Times
pressThere is sweetness here. The scene in which Dave and the boys decorate the tree is charming, and the Chipmunks' excited presentation of gifts to their human dad is actually sort of touching. And dang it, the little animated rodents are cute...
Empire Magazine
pressFun musical numbers and cartoonish humour give way to a bland sermon about the evils of the music industry...
Kiwis can't relate
I thought the movie was average. Mainly because us Kiwis can't relate to chipmunks. Then there is the issue of not being able to understand the chipmunks' speech. On reflection it did not matter that much as most of the film was slapstick. The warm fuzzies certainly couldn't beat Puss n Boots hat in hand and weepy eyed from Shrek.
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