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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
The Boys are back in town... and they have competition.
2009 · 1h 29m · PG
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Music
Directed by
Betty Thomas
Overview
Pop sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville's twenty-something nephew Toby. 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. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as The Chipettes - Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette. Romantic and musical sparks are ignited when the Chipmunks and Chipettes square off.
Director and cast
- Betty Thomas Director
- Zachary Levi as Toby
- David Cross as Ian
- Jason Lee as Dave
- Justin Long as Alvin (voice)
- Matthew Gray Gubler as Simon (voice)
- Jesse McCartney as Theodore (voice)
- Amy Poehler as Eleanor (voice)
- Anna Faris as Jeanette (voice)
- Christina Applegate as Brittany (voice)
- Wendie Malick as Dr. Rubin
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
20%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Blending CGI and live action, this "squeakquel" to the witless 2007 kids' film proves just how dangerous such technology is when placed in the wrong hands.
Karina Longworth, Time Out New York
Rotten
It's far from the most unpleasant kiddie flick I've sat through this year, although I would be misleading you if I promised you lots of laughs.
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Rotten
Being aimed at children isn't a valid excuse for a movie to be simple-minded and illogical. You know that, right?
Eric D. Snider, Film.com
Rotten
Whatever limited charms the first version had -- mostly David Cross' portrayal of Ian, the greedy manager who exploits the furry creatures -- have since soured.
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
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