The first Alvin and The Chipmunks film was harmless but stupid. The sequel was just flat out stupid, with nothing to back it up. The only thought during the whole mess was if I could get a popcorn refill now.
The Chipmunks are forced to go to school and are left in Dave's (Jason Lee) cousins (Zachary Levi) care. Whilst Dave recover's from some injuries, Alvin and the gang meet The Chipettes, who are run by their old evil manager Ian Hawke (David Cross).
It's sad to see the talent being wasted here. Amy Phoeler, Anna Farris & Christina Applegate voice the Chippetes..yet they aren't even recognisable! David Cross, a fine actor, is wasted here as well. Too many slapstick (and a reeeeeeeeeeealy bad fart joke) just add to the pain.
The only thing keeping the film dangling from an F is the music. When The Chipmunks and Chippetes bust out Flo Rida & Beyonce', they're irrestible. If this thing had been like a musical (think Glee with rodents) it could've been a really great film. Instead, it's flatter than cardboard.
The film is stupid as heck and half as funny. This film needed to remember what PIXAR films do: make laughs for kids & adults. Making jokes just for kids may be profitable, but it sure don't win you points from this critic.
Rating: 4.4 out of 10 or D
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