Customer Reviews
Predictable and yet well done. 
2008-06-29
The movie's plot is entirely predictable. The acting is ok. The most memorable acting moments is done by the CGI chipmunks, which is a little weird. Seville is ok but he has nothing to work with. Nothing is really done with the love interest. She is there to smooth over some plot points. There are some funny gags and some witty lines. The music is ok. My wife was looking for the subtitles about two minutes into the film. At the start of the movie the chipmunks are really hard to understand, but it gets better.
In summary, I recommend this as a good family film, but nothing extraodinary. I would give this movie another 1/2 star for the humor and the music is memorable.
Absolutely Wonderful 
2008-06-22
Love this Alvin and the Chipmunks and hope they produce another one soon!! Recommend to anyone, great for kids and adults. Have watched it over and over - how many movies can you say that about?
An Adorable Movie 2008-06-21
Alvin & The Chipmunks is one of those shows that you remember with fondness from your childhood and thanks to corporate money grabbing, the movie executives decided it was a good idea to take your childhood and update it. I was skeptical at first, I thought this would just be another one of those movies that takes a classic cartoon series like Garfield or The Flintstones and makes a feature length movie using either Live action, CGI or both. Because of this I kept away from this film as long as I could but after resisting temptation for so long, I had to give in and at least give it a try, needless to say I wasn't disappointed. For this review I will discuss both the pros and cons of this movie to give you a fair and honest view of the film to give you an informed decision.
Pro: Jason Lee: Most people will know him from the hit comedy series My Name Is Earl and with these people that will have been the only reason they will have given this film a chance. He's a great comic actor and someone that you just look at and smile because of his natural charisma and ease at which he plays the beaten, yet optimistic Dave Seville. He is a bit cringeworthy when doing the whole ALVIN!!!! thing as, although it's a part of the classic series, in todays setting it just doesn't fit. Either way though Jason Lee was one of the primary reasons why I enjoyed the film like I did
Con: The CGI: I know if you wanted to make a live action version of Alvin and the Chipmunks the use of CGI would be inevitable. The problem I have with it though, is that the CGI animations are quite sub-par and by todays standards should have been much better. At times with the CGI being a bit unrealistic it took a big element out of the film and in a way destroyed the fantasy element of the whole thing.
Pro: The Music: Obviously the whole premise of Alvin and the Chipmunks being that they're singing Chipmunks, the introduction of music would be inevitable. From the get go we're introduced to the classic high pitched yet melodic singing of the gang and the voices just make you think that the whole thing is adorable. Being voiced by Justin Long, Jesse McCartney & Matthew Gray Gubler the singing is an even bigger surprise as it does present a feel of genuine harmony between the three.
Great movie that I personally think everybody should have a watch of.
awesome 2008-06-18
amazon is awesome I got free supersaver with my order and even though it took another 3-4 days it was worth it
adorable 2008-06-18
This is the cutest movie I had ever seen. Those chipmunks are ever so cute. This is truly a movie for the whole family. There has to be another one in the making.
5 stars 2008-07-17
This was a great movie. Our family saw it in the theatres on Christmas Eve. It was great to share it with our girls in our home.
A Very Cute Movie! 2008-07-16
Thia is by far the cutest movie i 've ever seen , and it's wonderful fun and enjoyment , from the three cute talking Chipmunks finding thier way into the life of of Dave Seville , and singing and dancing for him which is outrageously cute ,to the sly antics of" Uncle Ian" welcoming them to jett records and pulling a fast one on Dave. In the beginning Dave is reluctant to them to being in his house but eventually they grow on him and they become like family. i love every thing about this movie , from the sound of Dave's voice to the voice of the sweet, sweet cute talking chipmunks and the music is awesome , i especially love that song
'" the witchdoctor" , in fact everyone in my house likes this movie so much that we all have our own copy , isent that something ? trust me this is one movie you dont wanna miss out on . it's great!
A Delightful Tale, and Great Music Too! 2008-07-15
"Alvin and the Chipmunks" is a delightful tale of three singing kids who happen to be chipmunks. Its entertaining story is woven into a commentary about the exploitation of child stars. Whether you are an original Chipmunks fan, like me, or a new one, like my daughter, the Chipmunks' music and a delightful story will be a treat for anyone.
Alvin and the Chipmunks 2008-07-12
Great movie, not just for kids, if your having a bad day check this out and it will make you smile. Furry little guys have adorable smile you can't resist, music isn't bad either.
probably one of the worst movies since Garfield 
2008-07-12
Wow I must have missed something! I don't normally review movies but this was just a completely hoeky movie. When I think Alvin and the Chipmunks I try to remember the cartoon version back in the day and to put it in this wannabe "cute" version.... it bombed in my opinion. Nice try but the movie is two thumbs.......way down. I can see kids liking it. So if you got them....go for it. If you're old enough to remember the cartoon like I am....this movie is a disappointment.
