Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

Director:

Tim Hill

Writers (WGA):

Jon Vitti (screenplay) and
Will McRobb (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

14 diciembre 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Music

Frase comercial:

Here comes trouble.

Plot:

A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.

Plot Keywords:

Sitting On Rooftop | Bowl | Milk | Muffin | Compact Disc

Awards:

1 win

Comentarios de los usuarios:

Harmless fun for a young audience.

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Cast

Jason Lee	...	Dave Seville
David Cross	...	Ian Hawke
Cameron Richardson	...	Claire Wilson
Justin Long	...	Alvin (voice)
Jane Lynch	...	Gail
Matthew Gray Gubler	...	Simon (voice)
Jesse McCartney	...	Theodore (voice)
Allison Karman	...	Female Intern #1
Tiara Parker	...	Female Intern #2
Kira Verrastro	...	Female Intern #3
Veronica Alicino	...	Amy
Beth Riesgraf	...	Mother in Store
Adriane Lenox	...	Vet
Don Tiffany	...	Sound Engineer
Kevin Symons	...	Ted

También conocida como:

Alvin y las ardillas (Argentina) [es]
Alvin y las ardillitas (Venezuela) [es]

MPAA:

Rated PG for some mild rude humor.

Duración:

USA:92 min

País:

USA

Idioma:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sonido:

Dolby

Clasificación:

Argentina:Atp | Malaysia:U | USA:PG | Germany:o.Al. | UK:U | Switzerland:0 (canton of Vaud) | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Ireland:G | South Korea:All | Portugal:M/4 | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:0 (canton of Geneva) | Singapore:PG | Finland:S

Filming Locations:

Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Bagdasarian Productions

Trivialidades:

Dave's house number is 1958. 1958 was the year Ross Bagdasarian Sr. created the Chipmunks and released "Witch Doctor" and the "Chipmunk Song."

Goofs:

Continuity: You can see a poster on a record store with the chipmunks wearing their sweaters before Dave makes them.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Alvin, Simon, Theodore: [a capella] Where is the moment we needed the most/You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost/They tell me your blue skies fade to gray/They tell me your passion's gone away/And I don't need no carryin' on/Cause you had a bad day/You're taking one down/You sing a sad song just to turn it around/You say you don't know/You tell me don't lie/You work at a smile and you go for a ride/You had a bad day/You've seen what you like/And how does it feel for one more time/You had a bad day/You had a bad day/
[...]

Movie Connections:

References "My Name Is Earl" (2005)

Soundtrack:

Witch Doctor

Harmless fun for a young audience.

I grew up watching the 80's version of the chipmunks, so when I first saw the trailer to this predictable but cute live-action update, I was somewhat happy. Although I knew that the humor would be targeted at a crowd under 10 years old, I still wanted to see it, especially since the 1980's animated film THE CHIPMUNK ADVENTURE is still one of my all-time favorite animated films.

THE PROS: Well I went and saw it, and my expectations were met. It was more for younger kids, but it was throughly enjoyable. It was good to hear the Chipmunks sing their classic Christmas song, there were plenty of funny (but not hilarious) moments, and the Chipmunks themselves were well-animated and undeniably adorable (particularly Theodore).

THE CONS: The story is predictable (although typical for most kid's films nowadays). Jason Lee is badly miscast as the Chipmunks' long-suffering songwriter and adopted father, David Seville. Also the "romance" between Dave and his neighbor is too clichéd. We don't need some sort of love story in every single film in my opinion.

Overall, there is nothing brilliant about this film, but it's still fun. It ought to please young children and their parents.

BOTTOM LINE: It's no Citizen Kane, but it's more fun than a Hula Hoop.