is the fourth entry in the modern live-action/CGI hybrid film franchise based on the classic musical group created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr.. Released by 20th Century Fox on December 18, 2015, the movie blends slapstick comedy, family values, and high-pitched pop music covers into a traditional cross-country American road trip narrative.
You cannot review this movie without talking about the music. The soundtrack is a time capsule of 2015 pop. Hearing the boys cover is a surreal experience. Mark Ronson’s bass line is iconic; the Chipmunks’ high-speed vocals make it sound like the song is being played at 45 RPM when it should be 33. alvin and the chipmunks road chip
🐿️🐿️🐿️ (3 out of 5 Chipmunks) is the fourth entry in the modern live-action/CGI
The highlight, however, is the original track (featuring the rap group Oh, Hush!). It’s genuinely catchy. It has that early-2010s stomp-clap-hey energy that makes you want to drive aggressively down a highway. The soundtrack is a time capsule of 2015 pop
The central conflict of the film is driven entirely by a massive misunderstanding. The Chipmunks—Alvin, Simon, and Theodore—discover that their longtime guardian, Dave Seville, is traveling to Miami with his new girlfriend, Samantha. After spotting an engagement ring, the trio leaps to the conclusion that Dave plans to propose, marry Samantha, and subsequently abandon them.