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Alvin and the Chipmunks
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
CGI critters are silly -- but very kid-friendly.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Alvin and the Chipmunks
Parents need to know that while this movie is mostly OK for little kids, there's some innuendo and sassy language that children might mimic. Alvin in particular says mildly off-putting remarks like "You're hot" to Dave's date or "She wanted you" to Dave. There's also a fair amount of slapstick/cartoonish violence. But overall, it's a mild kids' flick -- albeit one that's mired in product placement and overcommercialism.
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the media generally portrays young superstars. Do you think this movie is a realistic look at what life is like for kid stars? What kinds of pressures do they face? Do you think kids in showbiz get to do whatever they want when they aren't working -- like Ian suggested -- or are they kept to a more "normal" routine, like Dave wanted? Kids: Ask your parents if they prefer the movie Chipmunks or either of the older TV versions.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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Cute, with a few catches.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
I love it! the original tv show is better, This is pretty good!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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Hilarious!
I think this was a very good movie for kids 7+ to see. A very good comedy!
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Fun and loveable chipmunks...with a rocker side!
a great tale of friendship and is worth seeing a few times. funny and harmless humor!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
My son loves this movie. It was on cable for a little while and then when they took it off he was sad, he kept asking for Alvin. It's so cute to watch him see the movie, he has even memorized some of the parts. There should be more movies like this one.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
love it
that was an awesome movie. it was pretty cute and funny. My favorite part is when Dave gets fired, lmao! that was hilarious. i liked witch doctor, that was my favorite chipmunk song.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Incredible family comedy!
One of the best talking animal family movies in the history of movies! No swearing and no sex. Alvin and the Chipmunks is loads of fun for kids and adults.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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TOTALLY ADORABLE!!!!!!
So cute!!!! My parents loved it, and they are in their late 40's!! (A tip, just watch it, don't analyze it. It's more fun that way!) There is some bad stuff (skimpy outfits), lies, and stuff like singing, "don'tcha wish your girlfriend was hot like me". Also, later in the movie the chipmunks sing typical rap music, that contains iffy lyrics about how "smooth" they are with girls, and stuff like taht. (later in the movie, though, one comments how he doesn't like the new music) Other than that, ENJOY!!!! I heart this movie!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
This is a very cute movie that is clean for the most part. I reccomend it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
its okay
i didnt really like it cause im twelve but for kids that are 10 and under love it and there really isnt any thing bad about this movie exept for a coment ian makes
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Appropriate...but the skimpy outifts aren't that bad...
This movie was actually really good. It was stupid and funny; I loved it! Just watch it, and so you know, there are some girls dressed in skimpy outifts.
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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They should rate it G!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Great movie and also VERY VERY apporprite!
Good a matter a fact great movie! There is nothing anyone can say bad abolut this movie! I love it and i dont no why people would think its bad at all! Its a kids movie wat do u exect?
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Good and Clean
I think it should be G
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Reviewer
This is a cute movie that makes all the episodes of Alvin and the chipmunks look preety bad. The movie was hystarical, and adorably cute! However when the chipmunks are singing on stage the wman, and some of the men wear very tight clothing, and Alvin slightly innapropriatly way to try and get Dave and his ex girlfriend back together by turning on the fireplace, playing romantic slow music, dimming the lights, and cuiing him to make his move.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
chip munk heaven
So What
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
The chipmunk fans
I loved the movie.It was so funny and i lovvvvve the chipmunks there the best.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
cute & funny
I thought the movie was cute. My kids loved the movie. It is diffidently a family movie night kinda movie. Adults can watch it and get a laugh here and there but the best part is watching your kids roll on the floor laughing when they poot rofl.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
funny
Despite it's kid-oriented marketing plan and stupid-seeming trailers, this movie is a good, clean, funny, heartwarming movie! Granted it has an unrealistic plot and some immature humor, but it is relatively decent. Great job, Jesse Mcartney. Overall, decent movie 4+
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
It was okay.
This movie is yet another film based on a very old cartoon. It managed to be cute and a tad bit entertaining, but there were some silly moments that made me feel like a baby for watching.
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