Directed by:
Tim HillCinematography:
Peter Lyons CollisterComposer:
Christopher LennertzCast:
Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson, Jane Lynch, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Allison Karman (more)VOD (3)
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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! (official distributor synopsis)
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Yes, I suffered. And unfortunately, there was no escape. It's a prototype of the American family spectacle designed for the broadest audience, hence the script is written and performed to match the taste of the typical mass viewer. If it had just stayed with the plush chipmunks, it would be somewhat kitschy, yet still tolerable as children's entertainment. However, the presence of busty actresses and sleek hunks clearly aimed at the adult accompaniment - who are presumed to have the taste and mental breadth of a five-year-old child - underscores the issues. This type of mass production is simply not for me. Overall impression: 15%.
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The new generation of children is not going to care about the ancient roots of these cartoons and will greedily and contentedly consume only what is fashionable today. Nothing more, nothing less.
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Even though I had problems with Jason Lee at the beginning, which is why I wanted to see this movie - and I still had that problem even during the second viewing - it always gets me in the end and I quite enjoy this singing trio. Plus, Cameron Richardson also played a role in it, and I've just liked her as an actress ever since I saw her in "House".
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