Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)

While on vacation in Mexico, Chloe, a ritzy Beverly Hills chihuahua, finds herself lost and in need of assistance in order to get back home.

Director:

Raja Gosnell

Writers:

Analisa LaBianco (screenplay), Jeffrey Bushell (screenplay),

Stars:

Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona, Drew Barrymore

8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Piper Perabo	...	Rachel
Manolo Cardona	...	Sam Cortez
Jamie Lee Curtis	...	Aunt Viv
José María Yazpik	...	Vasquez
Maury Sterling	...	Rafferty
Jesús Ochoa	...	Officer Ramirez (as Jesus Ochoa)
Eugenio Derbez	...	Store Owner
Omar Leyva	...	Ranger
Naomy Romo	...	Ranger
Ali Hillis	...	Angela
Marguerite Moreau	...	Blair
Nick Zano	...	Bryan
Carmen Vera	...	Inn Keeper Lady
Gina Gallego	...	Shelter Director
Hiram Vilchez	...	Desk Clerk

Storyline

While on vacation in Mexico, Chloe, a ritzy Beverly Hills chihuahua, finds herself lost and in need of assistance in order to get back home.

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Plot Keywords:

mexico | chihuahua | pinata | animal | potted plant | 

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Taglines:

The Chihuahuas Will Rise Sept 26

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

South of the Border

Filming Locations:

Beverly Hills, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,028,983 (UK) (16 January 2009)

Gross:

£3,291,523 (UK) (6 February 2009)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mandeville Films, Smart Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to George Lopez, Papi, the chihuahua he voices in the movie, was one day away from being put down before he was rescued for the movie.

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Goofs

When Delgado push Chloe into the water, she gets wet on just one half of her body, then in the next scene she is all wet.

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Quotes

Rafa: I've never had my teeth brushed before. It's... minty!

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Connections

References Saturday Night Fever (1977)

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Soundtracks

"Wow"
Written by Karen Poole (as Karen Ann Poole), Greg Kurstin, Kylie Minogue
Performed by Kylie Minogue
Courtesy of EMI Records Ltd./Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

User Reviews

When did IMDb become so cynical? This is a kid's movie for goodness sake!

Honestly, I can't help but notice all the people who once again are rating this movie without seeing it and just because they suspect the movie is going to be bad, they rate it anyways as a one. Well, I'm going to once again give you an honest review, I saw this movie last Saturday and honestly enjoyed it. I know I'm going to receive a lot of bashing, but I always look at movies as what they are supposed to be, this was meant to be a children's movie, it's meant for fun. Remember how we all had those cheesy animal movies when we were kids as well? Well Beverly Hills Chihuahua is no different, it's just updated with today's world. I thought it was a good idea, we see all these rich people now-a-days with the way they just lavish their dogs with jewels that cost more than people's houses, it takes a little joke at it. The story is recycled, but it's still a lot fun to watch and has some really fun scenes.

Chloe is a Beverly Hills Chihuahua who is just so pampered, with clothes, jewelery, and a life style anyone would die to have. Her owner, Vivian, has to go away on a business trip and leaves her party girl niece, Rachel, to watch Chloe. When they go to Mexico, Chloe is kidnapped and put into a dog fight... she is then saved by another dog, Delgado, who is going to help her get back to Beverly Hills. But when the man who runs the dog fights finds out that Chloe is worth something, he sends his Doberman dog, Diablo, after her. Rachel, the land scaper, Sam, and his dog, Pepi who is also in love with Chloe, are on the hunt to find her and get her home safe and sound.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua is a fun movie if you give it a decent chance, I thought it was a nice chance from the constant CGI we always have with these animal stories. I was also impressed that the talking didn't look so fake with the dogs. I tell you though I'm convinced that the dog that played Delgado is the same dog from I Am Legend, that dog just deserves an Oscar, lol, come on, you gotta agree. Well, Beverly Hills Chihuahua is a great family film, as for seeing it on your own or with a friend, I would say that it's worth the rental more so. It's a silly movie I admit, but I had a fun time watching it and I wish IMDb users would give this movie the fair chance it deserves.

6/10