Alvin And The Chipmunks Review
Posted by John Campeaon 15. 12. 2007in Reviews
I’m going to keep this short and sweet, because I want to limit the amount of time I’ve already wasted on this train wreck of a trash movie. Alvin and the Chipmunks SUCKS. It’s awful. It’s painful. I regret having already made my “10 Worst Films of 2007″ list, because I’m pretty sure it would have made it on there.
And to those who will undoubtedly say to me “BUT JOHN, YOU DON’T GET IT, IT’S A KIDS MOVIE”, I say… so what??? A bad movie is a bad movie. Let’s call a spade a spade here. For young children, you could put 5 fat guys in purple marshmallow costume making fart noises for 90 minutes and kids would love it. Kids aren’t hard to please. But but guess what, The Incredibles was a kids movie too… and it was GREAT. Toy Story was a kids movie, and it was GREAT. Shrek was a kids movie, and it was GREAT. Finding Nemo was a kids movie, and it was GREAT. YOU CAN MAKE A KIDS MOVIE THAT’S ACTUALLY GOOD. What Alvin and the Chipmunks did on the screen has no excuse at all.
I will give the devil his due however. The Chipmunks themselves are very cute. But that’s not enough. Good lord even Jason Lee sucked eggs in this movie… he was horrible (and I love the guy). Horrible movie. I’m done writing about it. 1.5 out of 10
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bwhahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!
John, PLEASE tell me you didn’t PAY to watch this…
Oh I paid… cause Sharon DeWitt of The Movie Blog really wanted to see it… I wanted to go to Atonement. Grrrr.
Aww damn, I’m sorry. I want to see what you think of Atonement, though. Right now, it seems I’m the only person alive who hated it.
thats because you are crazy kristina. Atonement is incredible…
even if just for the beach scene alone……that shot..that one long jaw dropping scene si enough to put the director on my ” i will see everything he makes from now on” list.
I think some ass whuppins are in order sir!
Wow John, I can feel your anger through my computer screen.
I just wanna play Devils Advcate for a sec and ask what made it such a bad movie. Just need more insight.
I like A&C 6/10
Hey thank you. I’ve been debating whether or not I should see this or not. I grew up with Alvin and The Chipmunks it was never my favorite cartoon but it was a reliable source of entertainment. I am realy looking forward to a lot of good flicks coming out. I’ve seen everything that is out now.
By the way I’ve got Kung Fu Panda reserved for my girlfriend. The cell phone thing in the begin of each movie is hillarious. My brother is constantly texting. Hey if you can send me an e-mail to let me know if they had Alvin and the gang acting like a bunch of gangsters.
John, I’m so sorry… there are limits to what movies I’ll go see just in order to review them. This one is far, far away from my viewing list.
Condolences,
Vic
Dave Seville just rolled in his grave.
@alfie
One cool shot isn’t enough to make up for the pretentious nature of that film. Keira Knightley poses her way through the film rather than, you know, ACTING, and I didn’t give two craps about any of the characters, so their final fates meant nothing to me. Plus, that score was one of the most annoying, awful scores in film history. Ugh.
OMFG~!~! O.O WTF?~!
You saw the movie?~! YOU ACTUALLY SAW THE FUCKIN’ MOVIE~??!??!#!#324 You poor bastard, lol!
Wait, you also PAID?! Oh god, how is you’re computer still in one FRIGGIN’ piece; you could’ve smashed it with your Angry HULK strength! You must’ve had superhuman strength in the first place since you got out of watching that movie ALIVE! I wouldn’t wish even my worst enemies to watch this, and that’s saying something!
WARN THE CHILDREN: NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET IS A BETTER FAMILY MOVIE THAN THIS!!! Please bring this up on the podcast!
well kristina we had completely different experiences …..
i LOVED the score……
it was the first time that keira knightly impressed me. i can’t stand her but thought she was great in this..
in fact all of the performances were great it thought…especially saorise ronan. she is fantastic and i can’t what to see her the lovely bones.
i was not entirely onboard the mcavoy train either until this film.
i think the film is absolutely amazing and is now on my top ten of the year list…..
Once again, ALFIE is correct. Atonement is arguably the best film of the year… a masterpiece.
As for Chipmunks. I’m literally shaking my head in disappointment that you went to this. This goes hand in hand with my comments on your top 10 worst films of the year list. I don’t care what some chick says. I don’t care if she promises to blow me throughout the entire picture, I’m not going to this.
I think you go to these types of films just so you can make a year end, worst-of list. Between Alvin and the Chipmunks and wiping my ass with a ten dollar bill, I’ll gladly clean my ass every time. I mean seriously. That was two hours. Two hours of your life down the drain. On your death bed, scientists could be two hours away from a cure for your ailment and you’ll be thinking to yourself, if only I hadn’t gone to see “Alvin and the Chipmunks” in my 30′s I’d live to see another day.
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John: I just saw “There Will Be Blood.” What should we see next Sharon?
Some chick: How about “Alvin and the Chipmunks?”
John: No, let’s see “Atonement,” I’m sure it’s a much better film.
Some chick: Awww John…. Pweeeeeze? I love those cute little guys. They’re SOOOO funny.
John: Fine.
…60 years later. “If only…”
Just watch the Chipmunks Adventure on DVD. It should be much better. It has them smuggling diamonds across the world.
wow….kinda harsh drew…….didnt see it but the trailer didnt make it look that bad…..and if my girl wants to see it ill go…..but damn u turned down a 2 hour blowjob….lol damn man
as predicted, huh john?
The comment about blow jobs during a screening of this film gives a whole new perspective on how they might do the Chipmunk voices today…
I’m sorry. Nevermind me.
Unlucky John. It could quite possibly be one of the worst trailers for a film ever. You don’t quite know what it is for at the start and then three chipmunks jump out and start singing and you are watching it like “HOLY SHIT, this cannot be real.” I am so sorry for you that you had to sit through it. Hilarious review. What would you say was worse, this or the Benchwarmers?
O wow that bad ??? I just hope simon was cute because you know he is the best one. I want to see this because I use to love the tv show. There was a chipmunk name after me but after reading that blog. I don’t know anymore Also Jason Lee . I use to be a big fan of his when he was a pro skater and Kevin Smith films but not so much now.
Jesus H Christ! According to coming soon, the film’s made $45 million in it’s opening weekend.
Ok, that can’t all be children. Some of you must have gone to see it. Now own up;)
I actually laughed really hard during the trailer where they had the, “…these are gonna be worth a lot of money in 7 years.” “…Do you have any you bought 7 years ago?”
That and I laughed where Alvin had to keep Theodore’s (I assume it was poop) in his mouth – but then again I like toilet humor.
Other than that, I plan on renting it to see if it’s any good (I’m not expecting it to be good, but I happen to disagree with John a lot on various films).
BTW, to whoever said get the Chipmunk Adventure – yes. Absolutely.
Yes, the movie made $45 fricking million on opening weekend. Color me shocked. I expected this to bomb. I hope I don’t have to see this…But I thing I will have to…TWICE. :S Oh lord have mercy!
It’s actually on par with Night at the Museum or Mannequin – in fact it’s the same B-grade knockoff from the E.T. formula! Ordinary guy has trouble getting his life together, something extraordinary shows up but he’s the only one to know, he tries telling his love interest about it and she takes offense, he tries showing his superior but nothing happens while he does, then the truth comes out and the extraordinary something shows its compassion for the ordinary guy by choosing to side with him. His life keeps up the way it is, and at the end he’s pretty accustomed to it. Add plenty of toilet humor and you’re there!
Jason Lee was pretty good I must say – he wasn’t playing himself like Vince Vaughn or Will Ferrell do everytime. He was actually acting the part of Dave Seville, and he came out as a very lovable guy.
I would like to see some specific comments. What exactly was bad about it? The story line? The characters? The acting? The filmography? Were there bad words in it? Were there inappropriate situations? Thank you. :-)
I’m going to go along with Louis here on this one. My kid loved the film and I don’t really see why everyone is bashing this movie so much. Sure if you don’t have kids I think your crazy for seeing it. No its not as good as any Pixar movie. But is is no where near as bad as Shrek the Third. The acting I found serviceable. The music and the chipmunks were cute. I’m glad I took my kid to it. He enjoyed it and I got to enjoy him enjoying it.
I’m going to say that anyone who thinks this is terrible really hasn’t watched a lot of kids movies lately. I’m not talking about the Pixar stuff but all the direct to DVD ones that are out there. This was leagues above any of those.
hey John, go to http://www.411mania.com/movies/film_reviews/65284
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Well i know that many of you will not like this but I LOVED THE MOVIE!!! If any of you loved the Chipmunks as much as I did then you would have enjoyed it. It was a wonderful movie. Shame on you guys for hindering others from viewing it themselves and establishing their own opinion.
Hey Tennie,
You said:
“Shame on you guys for hindering others from viewing it themselves and establishing their own opinion.”
Soooo… basically what you’re saying is that no one should ever give a negative opinion about any movie ever?
I’m glad you got some enjoyment out of Alvin and the Chipmunks.
I’d rather wach the 1980′s cartoon series than see this again!! I like Jason Lee, but come on! First Underdog and now this !? Besides they had the chipmuks farting etc(stuff they need did in the TV series or movies from the 19880!!)Yuck!!
OMG, I just saw this today with my 3 daughters. Its AWEFUL. I was literally in pain watching this garbage movie. Its perhaps one of the worst movies I have ever seen. There was nothing good about this movie expect the pretty face of the ex-girfriend. Brutal, I agree 1/10 and thats gererous.
Went to see with 4 grandsons & daughter. They loved it. There was lots of laughter from the audience. Couldn’t have been that bad. I liked it.
oh my, your all idiots cos alvin and the chipmunks is amazing so go away!! ARGHHH its soooo cute!!
I agree with you, John.
There is such thing as a bad kids film no matter what anyone says. Thank you for pointing that out.
i love it so so much ever i love theodore
Although its a kid movie, I really want to watch Alvin and the Chipmunks 2! It’s a cute movie specially the trio.. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore.. I’ve got to watch it!!! I know it will bring impact again in the cinemas world wide!!!
Good for you. That’s your opinion. How would you like it if I said YOU sucked and you had no taste because you liked the movie?
Don’t assume you are the only person in the world who likes something.