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Beverly Hills Chihuahua
2008 91 min United States of America PG 6+
★4.7
Comedy, Family, Adventure, Romance
Director: Raja Gosnell
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Description
A pampered Beverly Hills chihuahua named Chloe who, while on vacation in Mexico with her owner Viv's niece, Rachel, gets lost and must rely on her friends to help her get back home before she is caught by a dognapper who wants to ransom her.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$94.51M
Worldwide:
$149.28M
Starring
Drew Barrymore
Actor
George Lopez
Actor
Piper Perabo
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
Beverly Hills Chihuahua is generally regarded as an undemanding, family-oriented comedy that succeeds as lighthearted entertainment for children. While adult viewers are divided on whether the film offers meaningful social commentary or mere vapid fluff, most acknowledge the technical proficiency of its animal character animation.
| Production | The computer-generated facial animation successfully renders canine emotions in a subtle, believable, and human-like manner. | |
| Accessibility | The film functions effectively as a safe, non-vulgar, and accessible choice for family viewing. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative follows a highly predictable, genre-standard plot centered on a pampered pet's journey to self-discovery and rescue. | |
| Theme | Opinions on thematic depth are divided; some critics identify poignant social commentary regarding migration and status, while others dismiss the film as morally empty escapism. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing; fans find the talking dogs charming and witty, while critics find the reliance on Beverly Hills stereotypes and childish gags to be tedious. |