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Bookmark this pageBeverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)
Director: Raja Gosnell
Movie review
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
Time Out London Issue 2004, 15-21 Jan, 2009
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- Emma said...
- Posted on Jan 30 2009 09:14 Such a cool movie, totally loved it
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- Dani said...
- Posted on Jan 30 2009 09:13 Absolutely FAB! 6 year old daughter loved it and so did I and my husband. Great family film, have pre ordered dvd
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- joanna said...
- Posted on Jan 29 2009 18:58 typical american garbage..airhead with a small dog in a handbag..u dont get this in england
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- Peanut said...
- Posted on Jan 27 2009 20:30 I like how if people think it's at least slightly good, they gave it the maximum rating of 5 stars. *sigh*
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- Susan said...
- Posted on Jan 25 2009 16:58 So shocked that this has only got 2 stars! This has to be one of the best "animal featured" Disney movies I've seen in a long time. Funny, sad, good story line, great characters, what more do you want! I took my 7 year old daughter yesterday to see it and we cant wait for it to come out on DVD...well done Disney!
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Posted on Jan 21 2009 19:18
I am going to see this movie on the 22nd at a friend's party and i luv dogs so it would be a good film for me i will write another review on Friday or Thursday nite on what it was lyk
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- Gren said...
- Posted on Jan 21 2009 16:48 Hiya guys! Its me Gren and this film is pawfect!
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- Mum said...
- Posted on Jan 20 2009 20:35 I am taking my daughter to see this tommorow......she is so excited and has been dying to see it. I can't wait myself.
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- ree ree said...
- Posted on Jan 19 2009 22:22 this film is a family comadiy and a great film to see with your mates i would give 4 out of 5 it is that good im going to see it another time which would make it 3 times i have seen it GO GO GO!
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- katie said...
- Posted on Jan 19 2009 20:53 i havnt achully seen this film yet but i might be going seein it tomoz either this or bride wars i dont really wanna see this thou cuz wen the dog goes missing i will end up cryin cuz i luv dogs sosooo much but i so wanna see bride wars but i do wanna see this 2 lol
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- Kerry said...
- Posted on Jan 18 2009 19:18 Saw this today with my kids not expecting much but was very suprised!!!, Ok so its very predictable and a little bit cheesey in places but it is Disney!!! Well worth a look!!!
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- zak said...
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Posted on Jan 18 2009 08:54
its gona be soo good!
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- chloe becky kate said...
- Posted on Jan 17 2009 10:59 my mum said we might go and see me on the big screens on sunday but i am so excited this dog sounds just like me cause i am like a superstar any way ill post my review through on sunday
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- Vivien said...
- Posted on Jan 16 2009 09:51 I am going to see this on sunday. Its looks great, i am a fan of Talking animal films! I will text my review on sunday to tell you if it was fab!
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- zara sutton said...
- Posted on Jan 08 2009 20:18 this is a great film i love the dog it is sooo sweet
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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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