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 Rated: PG-13
Starring: Jason Lee, Cameron Richardson, Jane Lynch, David Cross, Justin Long
Directed by: Tim Hill
Alviiiiiiiiiin! America"s cutest and most lovable chipmunks have made a comeback, and this time they"re wreaking havoc on the big screen. While it may not quite be deserving of a ‘Movie of the Year" title, Alvin and the Chipmunks is without a doubt, a fun and wacky packed film.
Director Tim Hill presents an hour and a half feature about multi-talented rodents, and the outcome is clever dialogue and some heart-filled scenes. Far from a five star ‘must see" film, the ever-present, permanent silliness is always worth indulging in.
Dave Seville (Lee), a struggling songwriter, strikes gold when three delinquent chipmunks happen upon his bachelor pad just when he is about to get the boot from his current job. In a desperate attempt to salvage his career, dear old Dave takes these big, glossy-eyed creatures into his humble abode when he discovers they’re unusual, yet amusing, ability to sing.
Apparently, indecent exposure was getting a bit old, so Alvin (Long), Simon, and Theodore decide to get themselves decked out in the latest hoodie fashions. These gangsta chipmunks are back in their old classic wears; red, green, and blue. With the hip and cool Alvin taking the lead, and the clever Simon and robust Theodore by his side, these furry fellas light up stages from LA to Japan, hitting high notes while the big bucks roll in and their faces and music become world-known and acclaimed.
It doesn’t take long for these guys to get worn out after life in center stage becomes too overwhelming. But good old Dave, the boys’ new father figure, fights to keep their music from being commercialized by the wrong crowd, whose inspiration is solely derived from dollar signs.
Unless rodents eating each others’ feces and making flatulence jokes are highly amusing to you, this movie is more geared towards the younger audience. Somewhat void of any real lessons learned or comical wit, Alvin and the Chipmunks is nonetheless a cute film, whether you have a 4 year-old or not.
FINAL ANALYSIS: Entertaining, with some humorous moments, this is most likely the best movie featuring talking AND singing rodents you will ever come across.
This Reviewer's Rating:   3 / 5
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