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DIRECTOR Mike Mitchell CAST/VOICES Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Christina Applegate, Anna Faris More fun, more songs, more characters, more adventure: a party on a luxury cruise-liner is cut short when the lovable chipmunks fall overboard and are marooned on a not-so deserted island. A great laugh for the kids. (2011 USA 87 minutes) AUDIO DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE - Please contact the cinema in advance This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The vacationing Chipmunks and Chipettes are turning a luxury cruise liner into their personal playground, until they become 'chipwrecked' on a remote island. As the 'Munks and Chipettes try various schemes to find their way home, they accidentally discover their new turf is not as deserted as it seems. BBFC advice: Contains mild comic threat Further Parental Advice "Never underestimate the power of little squeaky things... Chipwrecked sees our furry friends setting sail on a luxury cruise. It’s neutral but familiar territory, as if the filmmakers are striving for even greater universal appeal. Alvin (voiced by Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler) and Theodore (Jesse McCartney) are joined by Chipettes called Britney (Christina Applegate), Eleanor (Amy Poehler) and Jeanette (Anna Faris). Looking after them is songwriter Dave (Jason Lee, sounding ever more like Steve Carell), while Alvin’s former manager Ian (David Cross) is stuck in a pelican suit as the onboard entertainer. While Dave catches up on some sleep, the chipmunks are literally blown off the ship – and on to a desert island... The gags are mostly slapstick and, as such, are a welcome change from the smut of adult Hollywood these days. The Chipmunks as an entity have an irrepressible energy and all children under the age of ten will enjoy watching them no matter what – if only some adults’ movies were as good at reaching their target audiences. The squeaky voices, the comedy antics, the scenery and the fact that you never quite know which little stunt will be around the next corner make for undemanding yet entertaining viewing. … This time there are more contemporary hits such as Lady Gaga’s Born This Way, LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, Katy Perry’s Firework and Florida’s Club Can’t Handle Me featuring David Guetta. All of which makes the characters originally created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr for a 1958 novelty record critically bomb proof." UK RELEASE 16 December 2011 RUNNING TIME 87 minutes COUNTRY USA |
