Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

Director:

Tim Hill

Writers (WGA):

Jon Vitti (screenplay) and
Will McRobb (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

14 December 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Music

Tagline:

Here comes trouble.

Plot:

A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.

Plot Keywords:

Sitting On Rooftop | Remote Control Helicopter | Whipped Cream | Philodendron | Candle

Awards:

1 win

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Cast

Jason Lee	...	Dave Seville
David Cross	...	Ian Hawke
Cameron Richardson	...	Claire Wilson
Justin Long	...	Alvin (voice)
Jane Lynch	...	Gail
Matthew Gray Gubler	...	Simon (voice)
Jesse McCartney	...	Theodore (voice)
Allison Karman	...	Female Intern #1
Tiara Parker	...	Female Intern #2
Kira Verrastro	...	Female Intern #3
Veronica Alicino	...	Amy
Beth Riesgraf	...	Mother in Store
Adriane Lenox	...	Vet
Don Tiffany	...	Sound Engineer
Kevin Symons	...	Ted

MPAA:

Rated PG for some mild rude humor.

Runtime:

USA:92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Malaysia:U | USA:PG | Germany:o.Al. | UK:U | Switzerland:0 (canton of Vaud) | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Ireland:G | South Korea:All | Finland:S | Portugal:M/4 | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:0 (canton of Geneva) | Sweden:Btl

Filming Locations:

Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Bagdasarian Productions

Trivia:

Justin Long (the voice of Alvin) went hoarse frequently during the recording sessions due to the fact they had to pitch up each sentence of dialog so that the voice altering methods would sound more natural.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the dress room scene before their world tour concert. you can see Uncle Ian in the mirror but when Alvin turns around, Uncle Ian is not in the reflection.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Alvin, Simon, Theodore: [a capella] Where is the moment we needed the most/You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost/They tell me your blue skies fade to gray/They tell me your passion's gone away/And I don't need no carryin' on/Cause you had a bad day/You're taking one down/You sing a sad song just to turn it around/You say you don't know/You tell me don't lie/You work at a smile and you go for a ride/You had a bad day/You've seen what you like/And how does it feel for one more time/You had a bad day/You had a bad day/
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Movie Connections:

Features Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) (VG)

Soundtrack:

Ain't No Party

great for all ages

I took my 4 year old grandson to see this movie and he laughed all the way through it. I don't know when I enjoyed a movie so much. The chipmunks were cute as can be, and so lovable. I also am a great fan of Jason Lee and never miss his "Earl" show. The songs brought back fond memories from when the chipmunks first were introduced to the world. This movie made them seem alive and just as mischievous as in all their past records. It is great to have characters that can be shared across generations. It was good to relax and watch a movie with no sex and violence and especially no vulgar language. What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I can't wait for it to come out on video!!