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Alvin and the Chipmunks

  • 2007
  • PG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
93K
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Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous.
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Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous.Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous.Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous.

  • Director
    • Tim Hill
  • Writers
    • Jon Vitti
    • Will McRobb
    • Chris Viscardi
  • Stars
    • Jason Lee
    • Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
    • Janice Karman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    93K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,832
    63
    • Director
      • Tim Hill
    • Writers
      • Jon Vitti
      • Will McRobb
      • Chris Viscardi
    • Stars
      • Jason Lee
      • Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
      • Janice Karman
    • 186User reviews
    • 130Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations

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    Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Jesse McCartney in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Jesse McCartney and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Jason Lee and Justin Long in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Jason Lee and Jesse McCartney in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    David Cross, Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Jason Lee, Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

    Top cast

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    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Dave
    Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
    Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
    • Alvin
    • (singing voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Janice Karman
    Janice Karman
    • Theodore
    • (singing voice)
    • (uncredited)
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Ian
    Cameron Richardson
    Cameron Richardson
    • Claire
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Gail
    Justin Long
    Justin Long
    • Alvin
    • (voice)
    Matthew Gray Gubler
    Matthew Gray Gubler
    • Simon
    • (voice)
    Jesse McCartney
    Jesse McCartney
    • Theodore
    • (voice)
    Allison Karman
    • Female Intern #1
    Tiara Parker
    Tiara Parker
    • Female Intern #2
    Kira Verrastro
    Kira Verrastro
    • Female Intern #3
    Veronica Alicino
    Veronica Alicino
    • Amy
    Beth Riesgraf
    Beth Riesgraf
    • Mother in Store
    Adriane Lenox
    Adriane Lenox
    • Vet
    Don Tiffany
    Don Tiffany
    • Engineer
    Lorne Green
    Lorne Green
    • Director
    Kevin Symons
    Kevin Symons
    • Ted
    • Director
      • Tim Hill
    • Writers
      • Jon Vitti
      • Will McRobb
      • Chris Viscardi
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The animators made it so that the Chipmunks frequently scratch their ears to make them seem more realistic.
    • Goofs
      (at around 30 mins) The "coloring" that the chipmunks did on Dave's presentation posters depicted Simon with glasses. But the drawings were done before it was discovered that he needed glasses.
    • Quotes

      [upon coming home to his house being a mess]

      David Seville: Oh my god, Theodore, did you just-?

      Theodore: [nervously] Umm, Umm.

      Simon: [picks up a small pellet shaped this in front of Theodore] It's a raisin, Dave.

      David Seville: Prove it.

      Simon: [puts it in his mouth] Mmm-Mmm.

      David Seville: Okay, you got me. Look, I wanna talk to all you guys. Where's Alvin?

      David Seville: [heads off toward the kitchen] Alvin!

      Simon: [quickly spits it out and looks sternly at Theodore] You owe me big-time!

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits, there is a disclaimer that says 'No chipmunks were harmed during the filming of this movie.'
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: I Am Legend/Alvin and the Chipmunks/The Perfect Holiday/Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street/Youth Without Youth/The Kite Runner (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Bad Day
      Written by Daniel Powter

      Produced by Ali Dee (as The DeeTown Syndicate for DeeTown Entertainment, Inc.)

    User reviews186

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    8/10
    After 50 years Alvin still has it
    (Synopsis) Three chipmunk brothers, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are living their lives in the forest storing nuts away for the winter when one day their tree is cut down and carried off into the city to become a Christmas tree. They must find a new home and they end up at Dave's house. The only thing that makes them different is that they can talk and even sing. Dave Seville (Jason Lee) is a struggling song writer who has a great idea about making the chipmunks a new show act, singing his songs. The only thing is that you must remember is that they are chipmunks and they act like chipmunks by tearing up Dave's house and interrupting his love life. However, they also begin to bond as a family with Dave becoming like a Dad. The chipmunks become a big hit and superstars with cute voices and fancy dance moves. The record company executive Ian (David Cross) sees big money in his future and takes over the act and pushes Dave to the side. Dave must try to save his little family before they becomes a show biz disaster.

    (My Comment) I enjoyed this movie because it brought back good memories. I can't believe that their first song was recorded 50 years ago. They have that certain sound that just makes you smile when you hear them. You recognize their sound immediately. The animated characters of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are lovable now as they were 50 years ago. I always liked it when Dave would scream the name of "Aaaaalviiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnn!!!" and Alvin would say "OooooK!!!" Those two words just make you smile. Children of all ages can see this movie without any problem. I am sure that all the parents will like it, and I know your child will, because it is a fun movie. (20th Century Fox, Run Time 1:30, Rated PG) (8/10)
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2007 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • 20th Century Fox (us)
      • 20th Century Fox (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Alvin et les Chipmunks
    • Filming locations
      • St. Andrews Bungalow Court, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Dave Seville's house)
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • New Regency Productions
      • Bagdasarian Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $217,326,974
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $44,307,417
      • Dec 16, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $365,352,546
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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