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  • 2007
  • PG
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2007
  • PG
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 32 m

Summary Alvin and the Chipmunks, a global phenomenon to generations of fans, becomes a live action/CGI motion picture event with a contemporary comic sensibility. Songwriter Dave Seville transforms singing chipmunks Alvin, Simon, and Theodore into pop sensations while the out-of-control trio lays waste to Dave's home, wreaks havoc with his caree...

Directed By: Tim Hill

Written By: Jon Vitti, Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi, Ross Bagdasarian

  • 2007
  • PG
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2007
  • PG
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 32 m
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 23 Critic Reviews
39
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 163 User Ratings
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Summary Alvin and the Chipmunks, a global phenomenon to generations of fans, becomes a live action/CGI motion picture event with a contemporary comic sensibility. Songwriter Dave Seville transforms singing chipmunks Alvin, Simon, and Theodore into pop sensations while the out-of-control trio lays waste to Dave's home, wreaks havoc with his caree...

Directed By: Tim Hill

Written By: Jon Vitti, Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi, Ross Bagdasarian

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 23 Critic Reviews
39
9% Positive
2 Reviews
61% Mixed
14 Reviews
30% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 23 Critic Reviews
39
9% Positive
2 Reviews
61% Mixed
14 Reviews
30% Negative
7 Reviews

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80
Absolutely--four out of five stars for being cuter, funnier, and, besides, the character design far exceeded my expectations.
By Stina Chyn FULL REVIEW
60
Lee, acting through gritted teeth, barely musters the energy to yell “Alvin!,” but the chipmunks themselves -- voiced by Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney -- are surprisingly appealing, though their newly R&B-tinged rendition of “Witch Doctor” is god-awful.
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4.9
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Mixed or Average Based on 163 User Ratings
4.9
32% Positive
52 Ratings
34% Mixed
55 Ratings
34% Negative
56 Ratings

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756rrygo
Nov 24, 2020
good to see it this coming Christmas although I already looked at it several times to realize some things for example the music is something good the 4 characters are well developed ian is a good villain not like in the third and fourth. in cerio see it this christmas and you will see what I mean thanks ROSS jr
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10
476511
Nov 17, 2020
perfect for the whole family although almost at the beginning they do not count well as the parents of the 3 proyagonists had shown a flash back of what happened. the rest good fun for children and adults that if they remember the series of the 80s oh 70s qualification: PURE GOLD.
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50
About as good as a movie with these characters can probably be, and I am well aware that I am the wrong audience for this movie.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
50
Unfortunately, as rendered here by the average-looking CGI effects, the characters are underwhelming in their appeal, lacking the charm of their previous animated incarnations.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
40
Despite its shout-outs to the holiday season, this is essentially airplane fodder, not a perennial. Don’t hold your breath waiting for the sequel.
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38
Lee sleepwalks through his part, even in romantic scenes with equally bland Cameron Richardson.
By Lawrence Toppman FULL REVIEW
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This partially animated, charm-free atrocity is awful enough to instantly cure any remaining nostalgia for the rodent trio.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
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ronaldo4356
Nov 14, 2020
It is nice to spend it at Christmas with the family gives a lot of nostalgia and memories for those who remember the series of the 80s it is recommended to always bring cloths
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aubispossible
Jul 21, 2023
The movie was my childhood and I can say it was alright. I usually don't like cheap humor, which is a weakness, but the storyline was predictable and has some charm. It wasn't until the end that it really trashed. It's like a waste. Anyways, the visuals are really cool for back then, the music was great, Jason Lee was pretty good as Dave, the Chipmunk voices fit, and the visuals for the Chipmunks, they are decent enough. However, the movie gives me nostalgia and I can say it, some of the movie is worth it to see it. I would recommend it for crazy little kids.
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harvdog03
Nov 6, 2018
A good kids movie that adults can tolerate. I laughed many times throughout the movie.
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3
Mahmus
Oct 21, 2020
David Cross is the only thing keeping this bad movie from eternal damnation.
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robertoiglesias
Oct 27, 2017
It's annoying garbage that has a weak plot. When I call something weak, I don't mean that it's bad neccesarily. Sadly, the execution and humor f*cking ruin the movie.
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Production Company Fox 2000 Pictures, New Regency Productions, Bagdasarian Productions, Dune Entertainment III, Sunswept Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Animation
Release Date Dec 14, 2007
Duration 1 h 32 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline Here comes trouble.
Website https://www.foxmovies.com/movies/alvin-and-the-chipmunks
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Awards

BMI Film & TV Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Kids' Choice Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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