Alvin and the Chipmunks, a film directed by Tim Hill and released by 20th Century Fox on December 14, 2007, takes us on a journey with the legendary characters that have been around since 1958 through their single “The Chipmunk Song,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Their popularity has never faded, but a full CGI presentation for the three squirrels is just what was needed for a refreshed look at these legendary characters.
Synopsis
Dave Seville aspires to get his songs into JETT Records through his friend who is a producer, Ian Hawke. He excitedly arrives but returns home saddened from the harsh rejection he received. The three squirrels who live in a Christmas tree suddenly jump into Dave’s food basket. At Dave’s house, they make a mess of the food supply in the cabinet. Dave faints while chasing them, but he is intrigued after hearing them sing and offers them a place to live as long as they sing his songs.
Dave spends the night trying to find inspiration and composes a song that the three squirrels sing beautifully the next morning. Feeling ready, Dave again meets Ian to showcase their performance, but they suddenly come down with stage fright on stage in front of Ian, making Dave embarrassed. Dave is soon fired from his job because his presentation board was vandalized by the squirrels. He goes home in a rage, remembering he has a dinner date with his ex-girlfriend, Claire.
While Dave buys food, the three squirrels clean the house, and dinner turns awkward because one of the squirrels named Alvin is mischievous. Feeling like a failure, Dave is resigned, but the three squirrels later go to Ian’s house to sing Dave’s song, and they get signed to JETT Records. The Chipmunks become an instant sensation, with their songs topping the charts and getting tons of love at every show they put on.
When Ian proposes some plans for The Chipmunks, Dave hesitates to agree, thinking they are still young and unprepared for a demanding schedule. Ian starts a propaganda campaign, telling The Chipmunks that Dave is underestimating and hindering their careers. After a heated argument, The Chipmunks move into Ian’s house and start living a life full of toys and food in a hectic schedule of touring, recording, TV and radio appearances, and so on, leaving them exhausted.
Dave worries about The Chipmunks and plans to take them back from Ian during their concert at the Orpheum Theatre. Will Dave succeed in taking The Chipmunks back from Ian? How hard will Ian fight to keep them? Who will The Chipmunks choose, Dave, or Ian? Watch this film with original Chipmunks songs in a modern arrangement to find out.
Review
The movie Alvin and the Chipmunks begins with the origin of the encounter between the three squirrel characters and Dave – the awkwardness in adaptation, instant success, conflict due to misunderstanding, choosing the wrong side, and returning with an apology. The film perfectly shows how a collaboration can bring about success in our lives, even if we have old characters in new media. It is an enjoyable comedy musical that will have you laughing, tapping your feet, and singing along with the famous Chipmunks’ songs.
Conclusion
Alvin and the Chipmunks is a must-watch movie for anyone who loves animation, adventure, comedy, and musicals. The excellent performance of the characters brings everything to life, and the story is unique in its way. The film is a great choice for family viewing, and the songs are sure to get stuck in your head for days. So, go ahead and indulge in an entertaining time watching this classic movie!
