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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
2009 ·89 min ·United States of America ·PG 18+
4.6
IMDb 4.6 КП 5.7 RT 21% MC 41
Comedy, Family, Animation, Fantasy, Music
Director: Betty Thomas
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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.

Budget: $75M
US Gross: $219.61M
Worldwide: $443.14M
Jason Lee
Actor
Zachary Levi
Actor
David Cross
Actor
🏆3 wins total

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is generally perceived as a predictable, standard family comedy that serves as a serviceable, albeit inferior, sequel to the original. While audiences appreciate the high-quality animation and its appeal to young children, critics and viewers alike find the script thin and the humor hit-or-miss.

Production The technical integration of animated chipmunks with live-action environments is consistently praised as well-executed and visually seamless.
Accessibility The film functions effectively as a simple, moral-driven family entertainment that provides consistent lighthearted fun for younger viewers.
Screenplay The screenplay is widely criticized for relying on predictable, cliché-ridden tropes that lack the originality and charm of the franchise's first installment.
Score Opinions on the musical numbers are polarized: some viewers enjoy the contemporary song choices and energetic performances, while others find the high-pitched vocal style shrill or musically unsatisfying.
Direction The film’s direction is a point of contention, with some viewers finding the pacing energetic and action-oriented, while others argue that the direction feels disjointed, amateurish, and lacks the spark of the previous film.
Acting The performances are viewed with inconsistency, with praise for specific voice or supporting work offset by critiques of overacting from human leads and a lack of depth in the characterizations of the new Chipettes.
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