Forget what you saw in the theaters in 2008, THIS is the REAL Alvin and the Chipmunks. Keeping the spirit of the original cartoon is huge part of what makes this film work. The songs are catchy, the writing is solid, the voice acting is easily on par with any Transformers cartoon, and there's that irresistable charm that the humor in all Chipmunk cartoons has. Wait, AND it features kick-ass throwbacks to one of the all-time great horror classics? There's no way you can go wrong here.
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman
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A loveable horror story with life lessons.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman was written by Paul Trandahl
Parents need to know this includes themes that may scare the very young. One of the characters must deal with a bully and is bitten by a werewolf.
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- Families can talk about Theodore's challenges in school. How have you reacted when you were bullied in school? Did you want to turn around, like Theodore, and become a bully, too? What did Alvin and Simon do to help prevent that from happening to Theodore?
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What’s the Story?
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS MEET THE WOLFMAN revolves around Theodore and his struggles with his shaky self-image. Unpleasant encounters with a school bully undermine his self-confidence, but his role in a school play allows him to begin to believe in himself. Meanwhile, a horror movie-obsessed Alvin becomes convinced that the chipmunk's new neighbor is a werewolf.
Is It Any Good?
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman is a polished direct-to-video production. The animation is quite good, and the characters are cute and appealing without ever being cloying. Its greatest virtue, however, is that there's more emphasis on characters than one would expect in a story involving singing chipmunks and werewolves.
The writers create a believable sibling relationship among the three brothers. While they quarrel, it's obvious that they really care about each other. Adults get a sympathetic treatment as well. Dave Seville, the chipmunk's "father," takes an active interest in their affairs, as does the school principal, who places Theodore in the school play specifically to boost his self-confidence.
Movie Details
Studio: Universal Pictures, Director: Kathi Castillo
Run time: 79 minutes
Theatrical release: 4/11/2000, DVD release: 8/28/2001
MPAA Rating: G for all audiences
Run time: 79 minutes
Theatrical release: 4/11/2000, DVD release: 8/28/2001
MPAA Rating: G for all audiences
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The REAL Chipmunks come face-to-face with my favorite Universal monster? SIGN ME UP!
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I CRIED
I LOVE ALVIN AND THE CHIMPMUCKS IT IS SO COOL
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i LOL!ha!ha!ha!
i like this vidio/movie because i watched it whene i was little. i have almost every movie. i read the books to.
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