Alvin and the Chipmunks

I'm surprised at the disappointing reviews of this film. I can agree that Jason Lee wasn't the perfect person to play Dave but he still did a pretty good job. I mean, let's be honest here and admit that none of the acting is great in this movie. It isn't horrible but it isn't great either. The thing is that the acting is on par for 90% of kids films. Also, how much can we really expect when it is a story about 3 singing chipmunks? The delight of the film and what people (my family anyway) want to see is the chipmunks get down and boogie. This movie in my mind accomplished everything and more that it might have set out to accomplish. It is extremely funny at times and also has a few heart felt moments. The overall story was very good. There are some morals taught here and you don't always see that with these types of movies. If you are in for some slapstick chipmunk boogie and rock and roll then check this out. I can almost guarantee you that any kid under 12 will love it and it is still enjoyable for adults.

Overview

Director:Tim Hill
Writers (WGA):Jon Vitti (screenplay) andWill McRobb (screenplay) ...
Release Date:14 December 2007 (USA)
Genre:Comedy / Family more
Tagline:Here comes trouble.
Plot Outline:Based on the 1980s cartoon series about a music group of chipmunks comprised of mischievous group leader Alvin; tall and quiet Simon; and chubby, impressionable Theodore.
User Comments:Great family movie


Cast

Jason Lee
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Dave

David Cross
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Ian

Cameron Richardson
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Claire

Justin Long
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Alvin (voice)

Jane Lynch
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Gail

Matthew Gray Gubler
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Simon (voice)

Jesse McCartney
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Theodore (voice)

Allison Karman
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Female Intern #1

Tiara Parker
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Female Intern #2

Kira Verrastro
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Female Intern #3

Veronica Alicino
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Amy

Beth Riesgraf
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Mother in Store

Kevin Symons
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Ted

Greg 'G-Spot' Siebel
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Photographer

Oliver Muirhead
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Butler

fun stuff

[from trailer]
David Seville: [the boys are singing Funky Town] Hey guys, knock it off. It's 3 in the morning. [Theodore and Simon stop, Alvin continues to sing]
David Seville: Alvin. [he continues]
David Seville: Alvin. [he continues]
David Seville: ALVIN!


[from trailer]
David Seville: [sees Theodore eating something small and brown] Woah Theodore, did you just-?
Alvin: Relax Dave, it's just a raisin.
David Seville: Prove it. Alvin: [swipes the 'raisin' and eats it] Mmm-hmm.
David Seville: Okay. [he leaves]
Alvin: [quickly spits it out and points a finger at Theodore] Dude, you owe me big time! Theodore: Oh...


[from trailer]
Claire: This is nice. Just two friends having dinner... no pressure.
Alvin: [the lights turn down, the stereo turns on; "Let's Get It On" begins to play] Boom chicka wow-wow, chicka wow-wow!
[whispering to Dave]
Alvin: Tell her she completes you!


[from trailer]
Alvin: Dave needs a little help from the love doctor.
Theodore: And his assistant.
[from trailer]
David Seville: They're savings bonds. In seven years you will get enough money from them to buy something nice.
Alvin: Do you have any that you bought seven years ago?

David Seville: Chipmunks can't talk!
Simon: Our lips are moving and words are coming out.

Mother in Store: [apologizing for her daughter hitting Dave on the head with a box while shopping in a grocery store]
I am so sorry.
David Seville: I know, [shrugs]
David Seville: kids. Mother in Store: Oh you have some?
David Seville: Three boys. I know how it is,one day they are so cute, and then some days you just want to put them in a box, and leave them in the middle of the forest, you know?
Mother in Store: [shocked] No... no, I don't know.
[rushes off with her cart]

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