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
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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.
updated 10.14.08
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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Lives in OregonI rate this title on for age 2 and give it- My highlights are:
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its okay
Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 3 and give itAppropriate...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.
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
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They should rate it G!
- Lives in New YorkI 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?
Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 5 and give itGood and Clean
I think it should be G
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