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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)

Director: Mike Mitchell

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From Time Out London

This latest addition to the 53-year-old sing-song franchise sees Dave (Jason Lee) and his six-pack of CGI’d rodents enjoying a sea cruise when Alvin, displaying signs of rebellious adolescence, encourages his peers to commandeer a kite which dumps them on an island. Meanwhile, Dave has a row with record company adversary Ian (David Cross), who’s dressed as a duck. They wrestle, fall overboard and drift to the other side of the island, which – in a nod to ‘Cast Away’ – is occupied by a woman (Jenny Slate) with more balls than Tom Hanks and a determination to locate some treasure. As usual, the Chipmunks and Chipettes break into squeaky rap and R&B whenever there’s a lull, which is often.

To be fair, this franchise was never intended to appeal to anyone over six. But you do wonder how the filmmakers still managed to contrive something so unfunny and trite. Parents should take along their own entertainment.

Author: Derek Adams

Time Out London Issue 2156: 15 – 21 December, 2011

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Sophiachamberlain said...

Posted on Apr 08 2012 13:33 It was sick but can I say hollyoram is stupid

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Bella swan said...

Posted on Apr 08 2012 13:30 Im out of twilight and I'm a vampire I went to see it but it came a bit gross because eryone was dead

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lauren said...

Posted on Feb 17 2012 07:34 i loved it it was amazing i would watch all through my life if it was out...... i am speechless

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sophie cullen said...

Posted on Feb 01 2012 10:21 i am the wife of edward cullen, and when we went on our 2nd date we went to see this movie. i enjoyed it very much, to be honest i may go for a chipmunk next time and not a vampire yours sincerly Mrs sophie cullen.

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russell houghton said...

Posted on Feb 01 2012 10:19 this film was inspirational, it really made me think about life and during my hard times as a chipmunk, it showed that chipmunks can have fun... like alvin. this film should be showed throughout the world on channel 4 12 hours consecuativly every thursday. i would watch it every time the showing is on. i just love love love this film. it made me cry at the end, i thank the writer for this movie.

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my name is dom said...

Posted on Feb 01 2012 10:16 i fort da movie were ryt gd. da chipmunkies wz siiik m8!!! yh. lv dom

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hashim said...

Posted on Jan 02 2012 11:23 woh its a great film.i will recomand this to anyone laughter is what you are going to love this film has got a huge 5 stars from me.if i was you i would watch it everyday.

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Kwally said...

Posted on Jan 01 2012 12:10 Even though it wasn't 3D, it was a really good movie and I would like to watch it again. It was even better than the first two Alvin movies.

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emily said...

Posted on Dec 21 2011 18:24 Love this film was amazing as always ! Recommend this
Film to anyone !!!

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scrumpyjack said...

Posted on Dec 13 2011 17:01 So glad it's here at last........never have to sit through the trailer again. 2 screens of this, 3 of Holmes....AND TWILIGHT IS STILL ON ALL DAY.....Tis the season to be jolly?!

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