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Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)

Director: Raja Gosnell

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From Time Out London

Chloe (Drew Barrymore) is a typical LA princess, lounging by the pool, having her hair done and patronising the help. But Chloe is also a dog: the beloved Chihuahua of Viv (Jamie Lee Curtis), who entrusts Chloe to her niece Rachel (Piper Perabo) while she’s away. One girls’ trip to Mexico later and Chloe is in the hands of dognappers. At this stage, most adults will be happy to leave the bitch there, but the plot demands that Chloe begins the long trip to home and wisdom (ie, don’t be rude to Mexicans because they’re poor).

So: lazy script, annoying heroines, cultural stereotypes… this should be a one-star family comedy. But there’s absurd appeal in a big musical number: a choreographed Chihuahua dance in Mayan ruins. When it acknowledges its naffness, this has the potential to be an ironic cult hit. But the sappy half of this mixed-up movie is strictly for kids.

Author: Anna Smith 2009-01-13 12:08:25

Time Out London Issue 2004, 15-21 Jan, 2009


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  • caitlin said...
    Posted on Mar 02 2009 16:50 It was ok after an hour I got reely bored tho
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  • molly said...
    Posted on Feb 22 2009 19:50 is it good?
    belliev me if uve got 2 puppys thats the life im chilling wid my pups n i love animals so im sure id watch it lol
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  • faye said...
    Posted on Feb 17 2009 07:23 well am watchin it 2-day i fink its gunna be well good coz all mi friends have seen it !!!!!!!!!:p
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  • lauren said...
    Posted on Feb 16 2009 08:15 I want a Chihuahua
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  • nanny said...
    Posted on Feb 09 2009 16:39 why couldnt i find the film i wanted to see (chihuahua in new york) its great
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  • paige said...
    Posted on Feb 09 2009 16:35 it is suppoust 2 b really gud i want to see it
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  • Victoria said...
    Posted on Feb 08 2009 15:46 Wow! I have just been to see this amazing film! It has a great storyline and it really looks like the dogs are talking. It shows cruel people what their dogs actually think! I definitely reccomend this for family fun!!!!!!!
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  • paige said...
    Posted on Feb 08 2009 12:12 I think it'll be really gud for kids and adults! It would be a really fun family film!
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  • alex said...
    Posted on Feb 08 2009 11:45 me and my friends r going to see this today we hope its fun
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  • ella + ann said...
    Posted on Feb 07 2009 21:00 really cool funny for the yong
    recomend to anyone
    anyone wat to reply to this mesage then be more than welcome
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  • zara sutton said...
    Posted on Feb 03 2009 19:07 i lv this film went 2 c it on my birthday with 3 friends and we lved it but i cryed the dog wen missing and went the dog has 2 sleep iin the box
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  • Soo said...
    Posted on Feb 03 2009 15:10 Great family movie - me, hubby and 2 kids went and all enjoyed it v much (I even cried twice which was embarrassing). Def worth watching if you want a family feel-good movie
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  • Jodie said...
    Posted on Jan 31 2009 18:16 brilliant film recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • CHLOE said...
    Posted on Jan 31 2009 08:07 im goin to see this 2day with sum friends and we are all hopin it gonna be good!!!!!!!
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  • Dave said...
    Posted on Jan 30 2009 09:16 Took daughter who is 6 and she thought it was great. This was her first tome to the cinema and she want to go again
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Cast & crew

Director: Raja Gosnell

Rated: U

Duration: 91 mins

UK Release: Jan 16 2009
US Release: Oct 3 2008




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