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Bookmark this pageAlvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
Director: Tim Hill
Synopsis
Based on the popular cartoon series, this is a big-screen outing for a trio of chipmunks who sing pop favourites in an inimitable high-pitch vocal style. When their natural habitat is destroyed by loggers, Alvin and his fellow chipmunks Simon and Theodore end up in LA where they befriend struggling musician Dave (Jason Lee). Discovering their vocal talent, Dave introduces them to record firm boss Ian, who makes stars of the furry creatures. But will chart success and the rock-and-roll lifestyle spoil the innocent chipmunks?
Movie review
From Time Out London
If the idea of Alvin and his chirruping chipmunks friends sounds familiar, it should: the sped-up, squeaky voices of the cartoon creatures have been irritating audiences since the ’50s smash hit ‘The Chipmunk Song’. This live action version sees the computer-generated furry trio Alvin, Simon and Theodore wind up in LA when their tree is felled for Christmas. Not so much innocents abroad as sussed little mammals who speak like urban teens, they become the toast of the town thanks to their vocal talents. The musical numbers are initially appealing – think close harmonies and smart foot stepping to the likes of ‘Funkytown’ – but the novelty is likely to wear thin for adults when the ’munks get kitted out as a street boy band. Jason Lee pratfalls away amusingly enough as the songwriter who becomes the boys’ reluctant father figure, and his wry approach lends an edge to some of the script’s wittier moments. But the story’s downhill slide into a hypocritical rant about commerce and the music industry does it no favours.Author: Anna Smith
Time Out London Issue 1948: December 19 2007-January 1 2008
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- Mr Div said...
- Posted on May 03 2008 10:21 I was having a really good time and then the film started and ruined it.
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- CFCB said...
- Posted on Apr 23 2008 19:00 It was awsomeeeeeee
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- BOOW CHICKA WOW WOW!!! said...
- Posted on Apr 15 2008 16:01 it is totaly bin!!! JOKING!!! It is wick in many ways and is soo cute it made me feel lik cryin!lol! RECOMENDED. boow chicka wow wow!! it is funny, cute and to the mean guy i say, '' go away!!!'' i hate him. ow wel the rest is brill. no1. cool
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- the random guy said...
- Posted on Apr 14 2008 18:45 weird voice chipmunks singin how can that not appea; 2 people
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- katy said...
- Posted on Apr 12 2008 21:48 omg me n michelle whached this when we was in america it was mint it was so funny mi michelle n mi dad couldnt stop lafin lol soo wach it woooooop :)
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- Sophie said...
- Posted on Mar 16 2008 12:30 I think this is a very very extremely good film!
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- So said...
- Posted on Mar 16 2008 12:28 Alvin and the chipmunks was great! i loved it! it should get 6 stars. any age will love this!
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- Toots said...
- Posted on Mar 13 2008 09:08 hilarious took 6 yr old & he laughed all the way through also good for teenagers as daughter loved every minute of it. Worth the money & would see it again anyone with young children & older would certainly enjoy it.....
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- clair said...
- Posted on Feb 29 2008 23:21 watched it xmas eve, my 5 year old son loved it would recomend it a must see for kids!!!!!!!!
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- Little Mizz Princess said...
- Posted on Feb 21 2008 19:41 This was a totally fab film people have got to see dis i love da way dey sing so cute!!!!!!
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- Pagg said...
- Posted on Feb 21 2008 13:28 i mihgt be going to see to dayy hehe btw i love joe.w_ _ _ _ _ _!! joe.w _ _ _ _ _ Lovee Yuu
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- sam said...
- Posted on Feb 20 2008 20:53 goin 2 watch it tomo ppl sayin its good film and funny
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- hannah coyne said...
- Posted on Feb 18 2008 20:49 its wicked the best filim ever the CHIPMUNKS ARE CUTE. go and see it
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- ellie foster said...
- Posted on Feb 17 2008 11:29 oh man propa funnii.....great 2 see wid ya m8s...
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- amelia said...
- Posted on Feb 16 2008 17:11 this film is greatttttttt im tellin u watch it book the tickets now alvin is hopeing to see you soon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Cast & crew
Director: Tim Hill
Cast: Jane Lynch, Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney full cast
Genre(s): Children's, Comedy
Rated: U
Duration: 91 mins
UK Release: Dec 21 2007
US Release: Dec 14 2007
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