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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

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Now in the care of Dave Seville's nephew, chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore take a break from pop-music stardom and return to school. Almost immediately, the tiny tunesmiths get the giant task of saving their school's music program by winning a battle-of-the-bands contest. Though the boys think winning it will be easy, romantic and musical sparks fly when they meet Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette -- also known as The Chipettes.
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This Squeakquel may entertain the kiddies, but it's low on energy and heavily reliant on slapstick humor.

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Kim Newman Empire Magazine 01/05/2010
2/5
Alvin must be the most unsympathetic lead in any kiddie franchise, and having him do squeaked-up De Niro impersonations doesn't help. Go to Full Review
Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 01/05/2010
1/5
They call this the "squeakquel" and that's about all you'll want to know about a film that remorselessly pulls all the levers of the first highly successful box-office attraction. Go to Full Review
Karina Longworth Time Out 12/30/2009
1/5
Blending CGI and live action, this "squeakquel" to the witless 2007 kids' film proves just how dangerous such technology is when placed in the wrong hands. Go to Full Review
Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 08/08/2022
This is an acceptable matiné. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News 05/11/2019
D+
The cinematic equivalent of unwrapping a fruitcake on Christmas morning. Go to Full Review
John Gholson Cinematical 02/10/2012
Were they always this boring? Go to Full Review
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Blake- N @PBSAniDom 4h Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is, unfortunately, a sequel that doesn’t really improve on the original and ends up feeling even more repetitive. The idea had room to grow, but the execution feels like it’s just going through the motions. The humor is hit-or-miss at best, and most of the jokes don’t land in a memorable way. The story feels stretched and predictable, with pacing that makes it feel longer than it really is. The voice performances are fine, but they’re not enough to elevate the material. A lot of the energy feels more chaotic than fun, which makes it hard to stay engaged for long. Overall, it’s a very weak follow-up that doesn’t bring much new to the table. I’d rate it a 3/10—more annoying than entertaining, and definitely not the strongest "squeakquel." See more av 8 @anagha.vinay Apr 21 I think I am a 3-year-old stuck in the body of a 22-year-old because I don't know why I like it. It is among the stupidest movies to exist. Talking rockstar chipmunks? In a school? Playing football? Singing contests? Chippettes (boy, are they cute)? Immediate victory following their lousy, squeaky performance? See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Apr 4 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is a cute and energetic sequel that expands the story by bringing in the Chipettes and giving the franchise a little more personality and fun. Like the first movie, it does a solid job blending these characters into a live-action world and making them feel more like part of a real environment rather than just cartoon chaos. The movie definitely has enough music, humor, and playful energy to keep kids entertained, and the addition of the girls helps the story feel a little fresher. At the same time, it still has the same issue as the first film in that it is extremely childish and very clearly aimed at a younger audience. There are also some missed opportunities because the story stays very safe and generic instead of trying to do anything more creative or memorable. Overall, it is still a fun family movie that holds your attention, but it is not something most people are going to revisit often. See more Joe T. @RT59782949 Mar 21 Pretty bad, poor acting, weird characters who bully. It’s kinda cute but that’s about it See more Isaiah Sep 6 I want this movie to come back to theaters this year or next year See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jul 23 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Now in the care of Dave Seville's nephew, chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore take a break from pop-music stardom and return to school. Almost immediately, the tiny tunesmiths get the giant task of saving their school's music program by winning a battle-of-the-bands contest. Though the boys think winning it will be easy, romantic and musical sparks fly when they meet Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette -- also known as The Chipettes.
Director
Betty Thomas
Producer
Janice Karman
Screenwriter
Jon Vitti, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Bagdasarian Company
Rating
PG (Mild Rude Humor)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 23, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 29m