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Alvin and the Chipmunks
From 20th Century Fox
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A L V I N ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Struggling songwriter Dave Seville (Jason Lee) opens his home to a talented trio of chipmunks named Alvin, Simon and Theodore, they become overnight music sensations. But when a greedy record producer (David Cross) tries to exploit the "boys", Dave must use a little human ingenuity and a lot of 'munk mischief to get his furry family back before it's too late!
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1 in DVD
* Released on: 2008-04-01
* Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
* Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
* Formats: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
* Original language: English
* Subtitled in: English, Spanish
* Dubbed in: French, Spanish
* Number of discs: 1

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Families come in many different shapes and sizes, but few humans consider rodents members of the family. Dave Seville (Jason Lee) is no exception, so when this flailing musician finds three young talking chipmunks gorging themselves in his kitchen cupboards, Dave is quick to question his sanity and then toss the offending chipmunks outside into the rain and restore order. When Dave hears the chipmunks singing outside his window, he realizes that that unusual trio might just be the world's next vocal sensation and he strikes a bargain with them--the chipmunks can stay with him if they sing his songs. While chipmunks Alvin (Justin Long), Theodore (Jesse McCartney), and Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler) quickly begin to see Dave as a father figure, it's strictly a business arrangement for Dave and he maintains an appropriate emotional distance. Dave's frustration with the chipmunks mounts as they unwittingly wreak havoc on his personal life, but when Dave's old friend and record label mogul Ian (David Cross) begins to exploit the chipmunks for personal gain, Dave suddenly realizes what an important part of his life, and indeed his family, the three chipmunks have become. Hilarity reins in this live action/CGI comedy with many memorable scenes--think chipmunks showering in the dishwasher, riding in remote control planes, and bouncing off the walls under the influence of a serious caffeine buzz. Catchy Chipmunks' songs both new and old promise to lodge themselves in the minds of viewers long after the credits roll and even those none-too-enchanted with the premise of singing chipmunks can't help but be entertained by this comical film. (Ages 6 and older with parental guidance due to mild rude humor) --Tami Horiuchi





Customer Reviews

Taylorr's Review5
Why this is a good movie!

I personally like the Alvin and the chipmunk movie because of its sarcastic humor and its characters. Alvin is the hard headed leader of the group & can't really say anything without being a jerk about it. Theodore is the cute but stupid one and is the one who eats the most so he is a little clubbier than the two. Simon is the smarter of the two siblings and is the backup singer for the band. In the movie the chipmunks are tired of the forest life and end up in a Christmas tree till they meet Dave the song writer for a big record company that just fired him for a stupid song about death. The boss of the record company is Ian who thinks that he found the chipmunks and wants to take them on a world tour but takes it a little too far but you have to figure that out when you see the movie. Alvin and the chipmunks have been around for a long time and this new addition to the almost best cartoon ever has proven that Alvin can get this century.

"Alvin & the Chipmonks" Movie review by Michael Elliano4
If you can't have a good time watching this movie check your pulse! Most of us grew up with the Chipmonks and they were just fun. The movie and the extra's pay homage to that genre and do a good job. The characters were played well and the script fit. You've got to enjoy it. So why four stars. Well, no other reason than it was something...but nothing you could place a finger on. You be the judge when you watch it.

A pleasant adaptation of a childhood classic...4
I was very, very against seeing this movie. As a huge fan of `The Chipmunks' in my youth I was certain; positive even, that this movie was going to destroy them. I found though, after being forced by family to watch this movie, that instead of `destroying' them they actually brought them to a wider audience. In fact, `Alvin and the Chipmunks' was fun, fresh, spunky and pretty much everything I remember about those cute fuzzy little rodents in the first place. I was pleasantly surprised with how well thought out this movie actually was.

The story follows Dave Seville, a down and out songwriter who is just trying to catch a break. That break comes in a much unexpected place. Dave meets three cute little chipmunks who just so happen to be able to talk. Not only can they talk but they can sing. Striking a deal that if they sing his songs he'll let them live with him, Dave and the Chipmunks form a musical team. That team is threatened though when a greedy music executive Ian Hawke attempts to drive a wedge between Dave and the boys for his own selfish gain.

The very concept of `Alvin and the Chipmunks' has been modernized to appeal to today's youth but it never loses the charm and appeal that it's always had. That's what I respect so much about this adaptation. I was so certain they were going to ruin what remains such a wonderful childhood memory of mine, but I'm so happy to say that that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, thanks to `Alvin and the Chipmunks' I now have a nice way of passing along this wonderful and wholesome children's story onto my own children.

The acting is decent, although the CGI-Chipmunks do steal the whole show. Jason Lee has never really had a good track record with film; he's more suited for television (as `My Name is Earl' has proven) but he manages to deal well with this performance. David Cross plays the same character no matter what film he's in, and he does a decent job at it so who am I to knock it. Cameron Richardson doesn't have to do much but be pretty, and she is. Jane Lynch is fantastic in her very short cameo performance. She is always hilarious and she captures everything I love so much about her without really having much to do. Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney play Alvin, Simon and Theodore, although you never no it with all the voice distorting going on. I can't really say anything for their voice-over work because quite frankly it's not really them performing is it?

`Alvin and the Chipmunks' also manages to teach the viewer some important lessons about the reality of family. It proves that a family is so much more than a mother, father, sons and daughters but can really come in any shape or size. A family is a group of people (or animals in this case) who love and care for one another and who look out for one another and have each others best interests at heart.

I think it's obvious where I stand with this one. I was floored with my final reaction to the film. I'll most definitely see it again, most likely I'll own it, for it's such a fun and entertaining film that I'm sure my daughter will grow to love it, and it's something the whole family can enjoy wholeheartedly as apposed to merely tolerate begrudgingly.