The four songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and/or the Hot Digital Songs chart were: A soundtrack sampler was released along with the DVD of the film in a two pack sold exclusively at Walmart. He cited similar public statements Cross made when involved in previous projects, such as when he discussed being in the Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode "Bombshell" with Time Out Chicago; he elaborated, "Even at his funniest Cross is distant, cold, untouchable; he either can't admit to the occasional lame moment in his own life or he honestly believes he's above the foibles the rest of us idiots are guilty of every day. Movie When you're in the car and your favourite song comes on! "[144] Writing for The A.V. The soundtrack is the first album to be released in three years by Bagdasarian Productions, and is the group's 43rd album overall. The soundtrack was released November 20, 2007, three weeks before the film's opening and contains new versions of old songs such as "Witch Doctor" and "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas, Don't Be Late)" (as made famous by David Seville and The Chipmunks), cover versions of songs such as "Bad Day" (as made famous by Daniel Powter) and "Funkytown" (as made famous by Lipps Inc.) and new songs such as "Coast 2 Coast", "Get You Goin'" and "Get Munk'd". Dave then makes a deal with the Chipmunks to sing songs he writes in exchange for shelter. Following Alvin and the Chipmunk's DVD release, the soundtrack went back into the top ten from number 16 to number five with a 111% sales increase; it sold 51,000 copies of what was its 18th week on the chart,[220] and was the issue's greatest gainer.[221]. [6] On April 17, 2005, The Simpsons writer Jon Vitti was revealed to be writing the screenplay. [183] Also on April 1, 2008, a Blu-ray "gift set" that included dolls of all the three chipmunks alongside the movie was released. Given its $60 million budget, Alvin was far more profitable than either I Am Legend or National Treasure: Book of Secrets. The 'Witch Doctor' song was fine the old way, not in ghetto style!!! Alvin and the Chipmunks is a 2007 American live action/computer animated musical comedy film directed by Tim Hill. "[5] On September 17, 2004, Fox 2000 Pictures, 20th Century Fox Animation and Bagdasarian Productions announced they would collaborate to create a live-action computer-generated film starring Alvin and the Chipmunks. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Once there, Dave discovers the Chipmunks and kicks them out of the house, only to hear them sing "Only You (And You Alone)" and "Funkytown." Alvin and the Chipmunks is a 2007 family comedy movie using Live-action/CGI. [18] Seville's house was built on Sunset Gower Studios and contains references to Bagdasarian Sr.'s life. The world-famous singing preteen chipmunk trio return to contend with the pressures of school, celebrity, and a rival female music group known as The Chipettes. To make it up to him, the Chipmunks go to Ian's lavish mansion where they sing Dave's song to him, prompting Ian to sign a record deal. Stuart and Snowbell set out across town to rescue a friend. Filming Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 Proved to Be an Awful Experience for David Cross David Cross really had a bad time making Alvin and the Chipmunks ⦠The film grossed $44.3 million in 3,475 theaters its opening weekend averaging to about $12,750 per venue, and placing second at the box office behind I Am Legend. "[115] The most common censure was the film's satire on commercialism, which was hypocritical due to being bombarded with popular brands, including the chipmunks themselves. "[124] "As rendered here by the average-looking CGI effects, the characters are underwhelming in their appeal, lacking the charm of their previous animated incarnations," summarized The Hollywood Reporter. Alvin and the Chipmunks, originally David Seville and the Chipmunks or simply the Chipmunks, are an American animated virtual band created by Ross Bagdasarian for a novelty record in 1958. "[106], Critics called its plot "predictable,"[107][108] "pencil-thin,"[104] "over-familiar,"[109] "paper-thin,"[110] "strictly by-the-numbers,"[111] "airplane fodder,"[112] and in "formulaic Disney Channel territory. "[145], A week after Cross published on his blog, The New York Observer interviewed him and reported that he "seemed genuinely hurt by the criticism he was being subjected to online." At times funny, and even occasionally witty, Alvin and the Chipmunks is a lively, entertaining romp that will certainly bring smiles to the young ones this holiday season. To movie makers: Leave the good things alone!!! [152] In terms of lists regarding the worst talking animal films of all time, both Complex and Screen Rant named it eleventh worst. "[107] However, one reviewer, Tim Robey, admitted to being annoyed by Cross in the film. Related: Alvin And The Chipmunks 5 Updates: Will Another Sequel Happen? Boog, a domesticated 900lb. With # MoviesOnTheMove you can now download Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Road Chip available on DIGITAL HD for the special offer of £7.99! Blu-ray sets including both Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Squeakquel (2009) were released in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2010,[188] France on April 23, 2010,[189] Germany on May 7, 2010,[190] Sweden on May 12, 2010,[191] Australia on June 2, 2010 (an edition that came with a Digital file of both films),[192] and North America on March 5, 2013. Ever wonder what A Christmas Story star Peter Billingsley and other adorable kids from holiday movies look like now? Here are some of our picks to get you in the spirit. The movie stars Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson and Jane Lynch and the voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney. "Busy As A Bee" Official Music Video by Alvin and The Chipmunks [16], Principal photography began on March 28, 2007,[17] making it the first film to be produced under the leadership of Fox Animation president Vanessa Morrison. And again, relying on lowest common-denominator humor is a sure sign of desperation on the part of the three credited screenwriters. David Seville, or Dave to his friends and the Chipmunks, has his patience and sanity tested in practically every episode, song, and film he is included in with the Chipmunks. Search for "Alvin and the Chipmunks" on Amazon.com, Title: Check out our gallery. However, that success presents its own trials as their unscrupulous record executive, Ian Hawke, plans to break up this family to exploit the boys. "[114] However, Lee's acting did have some supporters for working as a likable protagonist,[115][109][131] such as Time Out, a source that thought his "wry approach lends an edge to some of the scriptâs wittier moments. I think a lot of it is lazy and not really thoughtful. "[125], Explained Ty Burr, "the script leans heavily on the pranks and big-eyed cuteness of the li'l guys and leaves the live actors with unfunny dialogue and nothing to do. [203] A collection of the trilogy was released on the iTunes Store on December 11, 2012. In 2014, Flavorwire named Oswalt's snide remark in the MySpace blog the 30th harshest comedian-on-comedian insult of all time.[146]. In the "Alvin And The Chipmunks 2: The Squeakuel", pop sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville`s twenty-something nephew Toby (Zachary Levi). And to be honest, I found his 5 part response to be a mega-invaluable resource for learning what Cross has been up to these days. Alvin, Simon and Theodore revel in their new gig at a movie theme park by wandering the grounds after hours. In a tree farm, three musically inclined chipmunks, Alvin, Simon and Theodore, find their tree cut down and sent to Los Angeles. Jason Lee is a great actor, but I didn't see any similarity between him and the original Dave Seville. [151] In 2011, Entertainment Weekly ranked Alvin and the Chipmunks the third worst live-action/animation hybrid film of all-time. (2008), Rio (2011), and The Book of Life (2014).[218]. They discover their new turf is not as deserted as it seems. "[100] As of November 2020[update], on Metacritic the film had a weighted average score of 39 out 100 based on reviews from 23 critics. Once the Chipmunks arrive at Ianâs mansion, he spoils them with candy and toys, and they set off on a nationwide coast-to-coast tour, in which Ian decides to take advantage of their naïveté by overworking them constantly. [113] CinemaBlend was very favorable, calling it "easily their best [film], getting back to where it all began: a down on his luck musician and three singing chipmunks. They became the group's first charting songs in 47 years ("Alvin for President" had been the last charting single for the group; it peaked at #95 in 1960). But the Chipmunks unexpectedly meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as The Chipettes ⦠[19] In addition to observing real chipmunks offered by Universal Studios, Rhythm and Hues studied all versions of the chipmunk characters from past Alvin media for conceiving, fur-texturing, and animating designs for the film. Alvin and the Chipmunks releases as single flipper disc, offering the movie in both full screen (1.31:1 aspect ratio) and widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) formats. [187], Various home collections of Alvin and the Chipmunks films have been released by Fox, all of which at least have the first film. [19], The first poster for Alvin and the Chipmunks was revealed online on July 4, 2007. Seeing the opportunity for success, both human and chipmunks make a pact for them to sing his songs. The Little family adopt a charming young mouse named Stuart, but the family cat wants rid of him. (2007). Four songs from the album managed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 during the month of December 2007. Grizzly bear, finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. [25], Internationally, Alvin and the Chipmunks was released in Jamaica and the Lesser Antilles on December 12, 2007;[26][27] Greece, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, and Singapore on December 13, 2007;[28][29][30][31][32] Iceland, Romania, and Turkey on December 14, 2007;[33][34][35] Bahrain, Belgium, France, Jordan, Oman, South Korea, and Switzerland on December 19, 2007;[36][37][38][39][40][41][42] Chile, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Lebanon, Kuwait, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Slovakia, Thailand, Ukraine, and the UAE on December 20, 2007;[43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55] Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Spain, the UK and Venezuela on December 21, 2007;[56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63] Ecuador on December 22, 2007;[64] Africa and Taiwan on December 28, 2007;[65][66][67][68][69] Colombia, New Zealand, and Peru on January 1, 2008;[70][71][72] Argentina, Australia, and Bolivia on January 3, 2008;[73][74][75] Brazil, Central America, and Uruguay on January 4, 2008;[76][77][78] Egypt on January 9, 2008;[79] Serbia and Montenegro on January 10, 2008;[80] Poland on January 11, 2008;[81] the Philippines on January 16, 2008;[82] Croatia and Slovakia on January 17, 2008;[83][84] India, Indonesia, and Italy on January 18, 2008;[85][86][87] the Dominican Republic on January 24, 2008;[88] Denmark and Sweden on February 1, 2008;[89][90] the Netherlands on February 6, 2008;[91] Finland and Norway on February 8, 2008;[92][93] Slovenia on February 14, 2008;[94] Vietnam on March 14, 2008;[95] and Japan on September 13, 2008. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City. [165] On Blu-ray, the film was issued in the United States on April 1, 2008;[166] Portugal, South Africa, and the United Kingdom on April 14, 2008,[167][168][169] Germany on April 25, 2008;[170] Australia on June 18, 2008;[171] Norway and Sweden on July 2, 2008;[172][173] South Korea on July 7, 2008;[174] Brazil on July 10, 2008;[175] Finland on July 11, 2008;[176] Hong Kong on July 18, 2008;[177] Taiwan on August 8, 2008;[178] France on November 19, 2008;[179] Denmark on December 19, 2009;[180] Canada on March 29, 2011;[181] Mexico on October 16, 2011;[182] and Spain on November 16, 2011. After a misunderstanding, the Chipmunks choose to live with Ian, who is only interested in profiting off the Chipmunksâ success. Later, when Dave tries to present the Chipmunks to Ian, they fail to sing due to stage fright. ", "Alvin And The Chipmunks â Film Review", "Movie Reviews: Alvin and the Chipmunks, Look, The Perfect Holiday", "Review: 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' get a 21st century update", "Film reviews: St Trinian's, Alvin and the Chipmunks and A Comedy of Power", "Yesterday's charm, today's wit meld nicely in 'Chipmunks, "David Cross Explains The Soul-Searching That Accompanied Cashing His 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' Paycheck", "Comedian David Cross And The Great Chipmunk Debacle", "David Cross Defends Participation In Wretched 'Alvin And The Chipmunks' Film", "David Cross' "I haven't worked in six months!" Look, do I really think that Lobsterboy103 thinks that Iâm âevilâ? Jason Lee ("My Name Is Earl") will star as David Seville in ⦠With Jason Lee, Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, David Cross. [123] Cole also commented on the shot composition, "you've got regulation-height dancers and musicians backing a singing group the size of kids' mittens. Alvin and the Chipmunks was released in North America on December 14, 2007. "[134] Some critics praised the chipmunk protagonists,[116][117] Vice writing they were "integrated pretty well into the live-action elements. A specially trained squad of guinea pigs is dispatched to stop a diabolical billionaire from taking over the world. They don't quite rise to the level of corporate satire, but this isn't really the audience for that, anyway. "[137] Goodykoontz opined that "the songs are catchy, and some of the videos and marketing that Ian devises to sell more product are funny (or at least cute). And I think some of itâs deserved on my part, but I also think a lot of it isnât. St. Andrews Bungalow Court, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. "[112] Chicago Reader criticized the "cardboard" characters of David Seville and Ian Hawke. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters. While that ambition proves a frustrating struggle with the difficult trio, the dream does come true after all. Alvin and the Chipmunks on DVD April 1, 2008 starring Jason Lee, Cameron Richardson, Jane Lynch, David Cross. [19] Human dancers were referenced for animating the dance movements of the chipmunks, and YouTube videos of famous guitarists playing the guitar influenced how Alvin's guitar-playing was animated. Was this review helpful to you? When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with the bird of his dreams. His villainy is so broad that it's never really scary, and he's so funny that you never tire of seeing him on-screen. But if you're looking for the REAL chipmunks, you'll enjoy The Chipmunks Adventure a lot better. [15] For recording, the chipmunk voice actors spoke their lines slowly to be sped up to normal speed in post-production; McCartney described it as a "tedious process," where "it could take 40 takes for one line." [9][10][11] On March 7, 2007, Jason Lee joined the project to play David Seville,[12] and Cameron Richardson signed on March 21. They are supporting antagonists in the infamous 2008 parody movie Disaster Movie. Read, review and discuss the entire Alvin And The Chipmunks movie script by Jon Vitti on Scripts.com Synopsis: In a tree farm, three musically inclined chipmunks, Alvin, Simon and Theodore, find their tree cut down and sent to Los Angeles. The boys must put aside music superstardom to return to school, and are tasked with saving the school`s music program by winning the US$25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. [133][134] However, Variety thought there was a "persuasive interaction of human and digital co-stars. "[122] Slant Magazine, somewhat enjoyed Alvin of the Chipmunks for being "intermittently cute," and "you may even appreciate it as a music-industry satire;"[123] and The Globe and Mail writer Stephen Cole called its non-musical segments "pretty funny and absolutely adult-friendly" while more annoyed by the chipmunks singing. Dramamu â Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) Banyak film sub indo yang bisa muncul di bioskop terkenal dan masuk ke dalam film box office dan menjadi film yang bisa menyedot animo masyarakat untuk menonton film ini, sehingga bisa membuat film ini menjadi film terlaris dan bisa membuat Anda selalu ingin menonton film ini secara terus menerus. [225] La-La Land Records released a limited edition album on September 19, 2008. [97], Rotten Tomatoes reported that "critics say this may be the weakest vehicle for the helium-voiced rodents yet," elaborating, "the pundits say despite a few laughs, this is pretty bland stuff: dated, weakly constructed, and lacking in three-dimensional characters of the human or CGI variety. Chipmunks arrange an escape and return to Dave.In 2009, the film âAlv⦠"[133], As stated in a review from The Philadelphia Inquirer, "the values and the CGI are good. The set pieces included an upright piano he used to write his songs and a flower visual he painted; the house's address number includes 1958, the year he created the chipmunk characters; and the house design is based on a cottage built in 1919, the year Bagdasarian Sr. was born. The Chipmunks believe that Dave plans to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami.--and dump them. "[130], Cross' appearance in Alvin and the Chipmunks was negatively received by fans of the comedian, The New York Observer reporting blog comments that called him a "smug, condescending asshole" and "a huge prick. However, that success presents its own trials as their unscrupulous record executive, Ian Hawke, plans to break up this family to exploit the boys. Directors need to stop ruining old songs. Zachary Levi joined the cast to replace Jason Lee due to his small role and because of his role on My Name Is Earl; the main cast members reprised their roles for the sequel and the film also re-introduced the Chipettes. But Agent Dave lures the chipmunks to him and starts exploiting them. Alvin and the Chipmunks Critics Consensus Though cutely rendered, Alvin and the Chipmunks suffers from bland potty humor and a rehashed kids' movie formula. [213], Not counting releases that include sequels, Fox released three three-film sets in the United States that included Alvin and the Chipmunks: a Kids and Family Blu-ray set that also featured Ice Age (2002) and Night at the Museum (2008), released on June 24, 2008;[214] a Family 3-Pack where Alvin came with Ice Age and its sequel, The Meltdown (2006), released to Blu-ray on November 18, 2008;[215] and a Triple Feature DVD where Alvin came with Flicka (2006), and Space Chimps (2008) released on April 6, 2010. "[139], All of this prompted Cross to publicly discuss his involvement with the film on his website The Bob and Davider on December 31, 2007. Can Dave and the Chipmunks discover what they really value amid the superficial glamor around them? ", "The Lost Roles of Bill Murray, Part Two", "Alvin, Simon and Theodore are Coming Back", "Movie Website Updates for July 22 â July 28, 2007", "Movie Website Reviews for Weekend of December 15, 2007", "Study: TV, trailers keep teens tuned to movies", "Alvin and the Chipmunks (Lesser Antilles)", "Alvin and the Chipmunks (Czech Republic)", "Alvin and the Chipmunks (Czech Republic/Slovakia)", "Alvin and the Chipmunks (United Arab Emirates)", "Alvin and the Chipmunks (United Kingdom)", "Alvin and the Chipmunks (Central America)", "Alvin and the Chipmunks (Serbia and Montenegro)", "Alvin and the Chipmunks (Dominican Republic)", "Oh God, Jason Lee why? Club user stated that "he's digging his own grave, professionally," and a Stereogum reader thought he "wouldnât mind if [Cross] dies. "[104] News & Review summarized Alvin and the Chipmunks as "disposable junk thatâll probably be forgotten in a month,"[105] but Philip French wrote that "kids will love it and I found it tolerable. His reign is soon jeopardized by the nefarious Lord Dargis, who has designs on the estate. [157] Its second weekend was $28.2 million, behind National Treasure: Book of Secrets and I Am Legend. I'm sure kids will enjoy the chipmunks because they are pretty funny and the movie has it's good moments. It is also 20th Century Fox's highest-grossing film in the US to be released in 2007. Ross Bagdasarian Jr., the son of Alvin and the Chipmunks creator Ross Bagdasarian Sr. who revived the franchise after his father's death, dreamed of making a live-action Alvin film since 1997, "and the dream has had many nightmare moments. The boys must put aside music super stardom to return to school, and are tasked with saving the school's music program by winning the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? [155] In 2016, Box Office Prophets ranked it the fifth worst live-action film based on a cartoon. [14] In shots where Lee interacted with the chipmunks, the actor rehearsed with small stuffed animals indicating where the chipmunks would be; the animals were then removed when it was time to shoot, and he used his memory of where the animals were. [24] In an August 2007 survey of 750 American teens ran by eCRUSH and OTX, Alvin and the Chipmunks, alongside Saw IV, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Mama's Boy, Fred Claus, I Am Legend, and Enchanted, were the most anticipated films of the 2007 fall and winter seasons in the group. The DeeTown Syndicate for DeeTown Entertainment, Inc. Alvin and the Chipmunks in film § Live-action/animated films, "Alvin & The Chipmunks To Meet Chipettes in Sequel? The Chipmunks hop into a basket of muffins that Dave stole from one of Ian's coworkers, and follow Dave home. On vacation aboard a luxury cruise ship, Alvin, Simon, Theodore and the Alvin and the Chipmunks [14], Bagdasarian and his wife, Janice Karman, had always voiced the chipmunks since they revived the franchise; however, for the film, they were replaced by younger, more well-known actors for marketing reasons. Of course not ⦠But itâs just the Internet, you know. Directed by Walt Becker. Can Dave and the Chipmunks discover what they really value amid the superficial glamor around them? [116][117][110][118][119][120][121][109] Explained Burr, the film's message "is torn between the glitz that sells and the homilies that endure. When David Seville goes off to Europe on a business trip, the Chipmunks, Alvin, Simon ⦠Upon the announcement of the submitted films, Brad Brevet of ComingSoon.net question the submission of a live-action/animated film like Alvin: "I mean, why wouldnât Transformers then be considered animated? The video game for this film was released December 4, 2007 for the Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, and the PC. Fox submitted Alvin and the Chipmunks to the Academy Awards for a Best Animated Feature before the film had a theatrical run required for the award;[147] it wasn't nominated. Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous. Seeing the opportunity for success, both human and chipmunks make a pact for them to sing his songs. Once there, they meet the frustrated songwriter David Seville, and despite a poor house wrecking first impression, they impress him with their singing talent. [204] Blu-rays including all four Alvin films, including The Road Chip (2015), were released in Hong Kong on April 14, 2016,[205] Finland on June 6, 2016,[206] Sweden on June 7, 2016,[207] the United States on October 4, 2016,[208] and Canada on February 7, 2017. Months before its release, bloggers predicted Alvin and the Chipmunks to be terrible due to the involvement of the director of Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006); the writers of the Ice Age films, Robots (2005) and Big Momma's House 2 (2006); and the poor quality of previous live-action adaptations of old cartoons. [3], Alvin and the Chipmunks was released on DVD in North America, Greece, and Mexico on April 1, 2008;[159][160][161][162] Hong Kong on April 10, 2008;[163] the United Kingdom on April 14, 2008;[164] and Taiwan on November 24, 2008. Frustrated by what Ian has done to the Chipmunks, Dave decides to infiltrate their concert to reunite with them. The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been abducted by Gargamel, since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation, creatures called "The Naughties", into real Smurfs. Ian calls the chipmunks "rats" and tells them to "make love to the camera" during a photo shoot While that ambition proves a frustrating struggle with the difficult trio, the dream does come true after all. [184] On Amazon Prime, the film was originally released in standard definition on March 30, 2010[185] before being issued in HD on September 18, 2012;[186] and it was made available on Movies Anywhere on October 12, 2017. The film closed on Thursday June 5, 2008, making $217.3 million in the US and $144 million overseas for a total of $361.3 million worldwide. [21] Hill instructed the artists to make the chipmunks look realistic, but not entirely like chipmunks. [19] As with all of its past projects, Rhythm & Hues used its own software for animating Alvin and the Chipmunks, such as Voodoo and Icy, which was used for placing the CGI into live-action shots;[19] although Autodesk programs like Flame and Maya were used. Alvin and the Chipmunks is the first live action/animated film starring Alvin and the Chipmunks since Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks was released in 2003, as that film features puppetry used for the Chipmunks and this film features computer animation used for them. When Dave expresses concern for their well-being and insists that the Chipmunks are too young to handle fame, Ian convinces them that Dave is holding them back. [8], Chevy Chase, Tim Allen and Bill Murray were originally considered for the role of David Seville. Club, Steve Hyden called Cross' blog post a "snide, dishonest, and largely unsuccessful attempt" to deflect the harsh responses thrown at him. [101] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave it grade A, on a scale of A+ to F.[102], Alvin and the Chipmunks is an "occasionally rancid but mostly just dull film that isnât as excruciating as Garfield: The Movie," concluded Creative Loafing;[103] and Total Film summarized it consists of "trite family values, mediocre CGI and a shallow anti-exploitation message. Prime Video has you covered this holiday season with movies for the family. "[130] Wrote Roger Ebert, "Jason Lee and David Cross manfully play roles that require them, as actors, to relate with empty space that would later be filled with CGI. While hosting dinner with former girlfriend Claire (Cameron Richardson), Dave struggles to hide the Chipmunks after Alvin attempts to create a romantic atmosphere, making Claire uncomfortable and causing her to leave. Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become "[114] Explained the Daily Mirror, "things like storyline and character development are barely in evidence with the whole point of the movie being to keep the chipmunks on screen. Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com). [143], Playlist was very harsh, calling Cross' post an "extremely lengthy and tedious defense" and that "at least Jason Lee had the good sense to take the pay check and shut the fuck up. [157] The sustained box-office success surprised the studio; Elizabeth Gabler of Fox 2000 told the Los Angeles Times, "I look at the numbers every day, and we just laugh". "[141] Gawker stated the post "will effectively quash any burgeoning feud between two of our favorite comediansâespecially since Cross demonstrated the above-referenced respect for his Pixar-blessed peer by not noting Oswalt's longtime involvement in King of Queens. Written by Club, stated "the manic Chipmunks wear out their welcome pretty quickly,"[128] some critics described the animation as "too bland"[126] and "adequate yet underwhelming,"[135] and Slant Magazine criticized the "static" compositing of CGI animals into live-action shots. "[119] Some reviewers praised Cross' performance,[126][112][132][118][115][127] such as Bill Goodykoontz of The Arizona Republic who called the villain the highlight of the film: "Cross is hilarious in everything he does, but he's surprisingly effective in a kids comedy. [19], The chipmunks were animated by Rhythm and Hues Studios, a company that previously animated creatures for projects such as Mouse Hunt (1997); The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005); and Babe (1995), which garnered Rhythm & Hues an Academy Award. [116] Some critics disliked Lee's under-acting,[127][128][114][129] particularly his underwhelming yelling of the word "Alvin! 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