I think that this is a really great movie! I loved every minute of it. I mostly liked the singing and dancing and my sister really liked the romance. It also delivers some positive messages and good role models. Dave searches long and hard for his "children" and Ian later turns out to be a good role model and the chipmunks and chipettes work hard to find ways of surving. Also, Jeanette and Simon sometimes deliver some information, like how you can use glass and sunlight to light a fire. But there are still some things that need to be discussed. First up is the violence, there are some moments in this movie that might scare some people. Like *possible spoiler* later on in the movie there is a volcanic eruption and there is ash and smoke everywhere. On the milder side there are some minor falls, like when Elanor falls from the zipline and injures her ankle, however the injury is only a sprain so it's nothing severe and it heals up by the end of the movie. There is one person, like Ian who is both a positive and negative role model, named Zoe. She does what she can to help the chipmunks and chipettes but later on she gets kinda greedy and crazy by making Jeanette get treasure for her. But she eventually apologize. The last concern is that sometimes the songs have not so pleasing lyrics and some of the dance moves can be a little on the disturbing side. Overall, I say this is a very sweet, fun, and sometimes educational movie that I feel is appropriate for atleast a seven-year-old.
I just would like to remind parents that although this movie is rated G it does not mean it can not have some suggestive content of some sort so please keep this in mind when going to see this movie this christmas and new year season ps. i know of one inapropriate thing already in the ads and it is 'i wave my tail back and forth .but this movie will most likley be fine for kids just watch out for crude humor
Since it is rated G it is tame (even the potty humor is toned down). It still has the typical kid-appropriate flirting and thrills and spills. The only thing semi-questionable I caught was a scene where Simon gambles in a casino. Again, nothing bad.
It is an ok movie suitable for kids over the age of 8.I dont think it is the best of all movies but it is reasonable.My kids did not enjoy it and i certainly would not reccommend it
I just saw the movie tonight and I have to say it is my favorite chipmunk movie! Dave was more involved in this one, referring to Theodore as his son and Alvin referred to him as dad, and doing everything to get his kids back. There is not a lot in this movie besides Simon and Jennette "dating" and getting closer, Alvin gambles in a on-deck casino, the Chippettes go to a dance party, Alvin saying kiss my and Dave says ALVIN!!, there is a kinda creepy and weird woman on the island, and the Chippettes are in a scene with just their towels on. I laughed my head off at this movie but it didn't have any language, real sexual content, or extremely violent behavior. Oh yeah and Ian's back!
I think this movie is great for practically all ages. There is a little bit of suggestive dancing in a scene with Jeanette & Simon, and Theodore & Eleanor. Also, when Simon gets bit by a spider, he starts acting like a weird French guy, so he acts all flirty with Jeanette. He starts kissing her hands and up her arm and gets kind of close to her face until Alvin says something. Simon gambles in a casino on the cruise ship, and the Chipettes have a dancing competition thing with 3 women on the ship. The women are wearing really short dresses, with some cleavage showing. There are some scary scenes, and the lady on the island is kind of creepy. Otherwise, this is a really great movie for kids. The singing is great, Ian's back, and it's just a really cute movie!
I just saw this movie in the theater. I was hoping for another sweet Alvin and the Chipmunks movie, and that goal was only half met. I have personally loved the first two, and still was not terribly disappointed with this one, but it was just OK. I wouldn't say it was really "educational" but there really were good messages. It was a bit violent for a G rated movie, and I think it could be a little scary for kids under the age of 8. I would wait to see this until it comes out on DVD, but still, a good, and entertaining movie for the kids. :) I was entertained throughout the entire movie!
It's okay for what it is. Okay for content. Just okay for entertainment value. Music's not as fun as the first two Chipmunk movies. Woman on island is creepy, but it's not a deal-breaker. Her character is a "Lost" reference, but it doesn't work. My 9 year old boy enjoyed the movie just fine.
This is a typical Chipmunk movie and there is really nothing new in it. The songs are sexual in nature but that isn't different from the other movies so if you had no problem with your kids watching the first two than this shouldn't be an issue. For some reason they had to have the typical bad person in this movie but she really has nothing to do with the movie. Weird part of the movie. There is talk about how the pretty one doesn't have to be smart and she ends up doing something smart.
Take your kids to see it if you have some time to spare but this is more of a straight to dvd movie.
Chipmunk movie is fine. Go for a good family outing.
As a protective mom of a 4,8,&10 year old I think this movie was just fine for a family outing. I was prompted to write this after reading some of the way overboard reviews written. I am proud that my 10 yr. old still loves princesses and think that seeing this movie in no way gives her any wrong messages. Yes, the dance floor scene could half been left out, yet I do not feel it was totally inappropriate. Simon's alter ego was simply silly yet encourages people of all ages to just try new things and not be scared.Dave shows, as any parent should, that he will always be there for his "kids" no matter what. Alvin shows that, yes, there is such a thing as being responsible. He learned this during the movie. The big meany from the first films, Ian, actually changes for the good after watching Dave and his chipmunks. There are many positive messages to be taken from this movie. This movie is just like the first 2, silly and many laughable moments. I think every parent should talk to their children after a movie about any questionable scenes. Even the most docile of films will have moments for discussion.
The entire movie is a wink and a nod to adult moviegoers. Chockablock with pop-cultural references and inappropriate music. They've sexualized the female chipmunks; a highlight is a dance- off in a casino bar. Really? The language is snarky, flip, and innuendo filled. Ick, ick, ick.
I hate to be the so called " Debbie Downer " here, but...you seriously don't want someone under 8 watching this. The first two movies were honestly perfect for little kids, but....they shouldn't have rated this G. It should have been PG. In my opinion because Simone ( who is Simon's alter ego ) is a MAJOR flirt with Jeanette. Love is definatly in the air here. And when I was first saw this with my little cousin ( who's 7 ) she was crying her eyes out that her favorite Chipette was being captured and taken hostage. Seriously. I had to drag her out of the theater. Her words? " The directors of that movie are MEANIES! ". Plus a few other kids had to be taken out of the theater because they were crying as well. The balls with the faces on them also creeped her out along with Zoe ( castaway on the island ) so, if creepy islanders, balls with faces on them and Chipettes being held hostage scare your kids, I advise you not to take them to see this movie. Now onto the romance...it's OK, but it's kind of not. Simone is like some French dude ( I thought he was Spanish at first.... ) who is like some sort of athletic, semi-crazy, adventurer. But the thing that was bothering a lot of parents in the theater was his flirting with Jeanette. I'm not joking. One woman actually practically SCREAMED in the theater..." I'm not letting my 4 YEAR OLD watch a movie where the main characters MAKE OUT! ". I heard she got her money back.....but she was wrong. She exaggerated. Simone just kept kissing Jeanette's hand and arm, but that woman was probably just some over-protective freak. Simone also danced with Jeanette in the rain, and Theodore even danced with Eleanor. ( despite her broken ankle ) Plus one thing I guess I should mention is...when the Chipettes are in the club, their dresses DO have a bit of cleavage. But hey. They're chipmunks. Not teenage girls. I could understand that, but moms? Dads? Don't be fooled. If you normally let your kid watch a movie that's PG, then go nuts. ( Ha, ha, get it? Nuts? Eh...forget it. ) But all kidding aside. This movie is good for kids 8 and up. =)
It is a good movie, short, but the animation is superb
I really like the movie, despite that the plot there is not really good. I have love these guys since I was a kid and now as an artist is pure inspiration for artwork hat I do for several comics and such for commissions and to draw for my kids. like someone at the disney company said, the animation is believable if you can see the emotion in the eyes, and they aure nailed it in this movie. tintin , another movie, perhaps better in story lacked emotion and realistic shots to make the audience believe on the characters, so I call it a big win on this movie and yeas I will buy it on blu ray when it comes out.
I went to see this movie and I don't know why it gets 2 stars from CSM. It has some peril that probably should've given it a PG rating, but it's mild and no blood or gore is shown. Plus, all the villian characters change to good by the end of the movie. Good for kids 7+. Violence: Some mild peril and slapstick violence, and some characters come close to dying during the volcano explosion (Ex. when Dave almost falls down a gorge to his death, or when Dave, Ian, and Zoey almost get killed by fireballs shooting out of the volcano.) But nobody gets hurt. Sex: Some woman are shown in bikinis and other revealing clothing, and some mild flirting and hand kissing, but it doesn't go farther than that. Consumerism: Part of popular Chipmunks series which has merchandise for sale, some pop culture references like Lord Of The Ring and Survivor, songs from real life, like "SOS" and "Vacation" are sung, and some product placement.
pretty much the same as all the other chipmunk movies. just as cheesy and was not interesting at all(same horrible acting). it might be interesting to young children, but it will definitely bore older kids(10 and up) to death. i don't know what some of these other parents are talking about. "I also had to cover my kids eyes with the scary jungle monster scenes"?!??!?!?! REALLY??????? the "scary" jungle monster scene was just an obviously fake movie that the chipmunks watched. i find it totally ridiculous if you walked out because you thought it was "inappropriate". it wasn't inappropriate at all.
This is an OK movie, and nothing more than that. It does have some inappropriate outfits and a bit too much romance, but it is good for the little kids.