Ok, first thing. Shut up.
Second thing. I am actually looking forward to seeing Alvin and the Chipmunks The Squeakquel. Before you go further, refer to the “first thing” above. Now move on.
There is a behind the scenes minifeature online that shows some of the stars of the movie sharing their experience with it. Check it out:
I always like seeing the process with these kinds of films. But moreso, I am happy to see that Zachary Levi is still involved. Back when he was announced as being Dave’s cousin who is caretaking the Chipmunks (while Dave recovers from an injury Alvin inadvertantly causes) I was encouraged. I love seeing him in Chuck, so I wanted to see him in this too. But then the first couple teasers seemed to exclude his character entirely.
Also, after seeing this promo clip we can see that despite Levi’s character being so much like his Chuck character (nerdy video game guy) to discover he is very different from that guy.
Also nostalgic talk like hearing that the house number is 1958 (the year the Chipmunks were created) and that Dave’s piano is actually Ross Bagdasarian, Sr’s original piano on which he wrote the Chipmunk’s music.
Yeah its all nostalgia to me, and its fun. And my kids love it as much as I did when I was their age.
I know what you mean, Rodney. I get nostalgic pleasure from films all the time, despite their positive or negative qualities. But let’s face it. Alvin and the Chipmunks was a bad movie if there is one.
I had no interest in the last one and while I think the trailers make this one look better than the last – I have to pass. The moment I heard the Chipettes sing “All the Single Ladies” I had to say no. That song is the bane of my year…I managed to be ignorant of it for a long time, but then it popped up everywhere and in many shows I watch. I fucking hate that song. It is SO annoying – it’s repetitive and not catchy repetitive…more like its that annoying jingle which hurts your brain because it gets stuck in your head by the mere mention of the title.
Yes, this is an overreaction and I’m okay with it. :)
I’m sure this movie will do well at the box office and many kids will enjoy it.
no you