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Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A loveable horror story with life lessons.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Although the chipmunks squabble, it's clear that the brothers really do care about each other. At one point, Theodore tries to understand the motivations of a bully who's tormenting him. At the same time, Alvin has an unhealthy obsession with horror and monsters. When Theodore develops wolf tendencies, the formerly sweet character becomes a nasty, egotistical brat. Alvin's carelessness with chemistry equipment causes an explosion.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Our heroes have some scary nighttime encounters on dark city streets. A werewolf bites Theodore (offscreen). Mild slapstick violence of the tripping, or getting bonked on the head variety. Alvin and Simon have an offscreen scuffle, sporting scratches and bruises in the next scene.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman

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

  • 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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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    The REAL Chipmunks come face-to-face with my favorite Universal monster? SIGN ME UP!

    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.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    I like it

    I like it!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    I CRIED

    I LOVE ALVIN AND THE CHIMPMUCKS IT IS SO COOL

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

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