Our 5 year old saw this movie at school, yes public kindergarten. We were shocked to hear it was to teach them about bulling and teaseing. Yes it taught them how to do it!!!

Watching this film was: a. painful b. make you appreciatate the creativity, hard-work, and good film-making for films like Up, Wall-E, Ice-Age, etc. This was horrible. No redeeming values for anyone. My kids will forget about this in less than 24 hours, and keep talking about good movies like Up. Don't waste your time. Buy a good DVD and stay at home.

Our daughter just turned 5, and every movie we've seen since she was born (including DVDs) we've seen as a family. I enjoyed this movie, and our daughter did within her limitations. Those limitations are that a feature-length film in one sitting is still a stretch for her, and she scares easier than many kids. At one point the Chipmunk character is threatened with mortal danger from a large predator--a teachable moment about movies and make-believe. Some of the main characters act in less-than-desirable manners during part of the movie, but they and the audience see the error of their ways by the end of the movie. In the end, I'd take the three of us again.

Common Sense's reviewer, though mostly spot on about lessons learned, disappointed me in not mentioning what has become almost set in stone devices that every kid's movie has to have: someone getting an injury to the groin and at least one meaningless but blatant fart-joke. Why does a movie aimed at six years old have a ground level shot of a man lying on the ground with legs spread wide and a powerful motorcycle running into his crotch? I just don't understand the purpose of Theodore crawling under the covers with Toby and being gassed in his face? Other than appealing to the lcd of both kids and adults, why display such behavior? The product placements were shameful as well. As far as I'm concerned, I don't care what is in films aimed at adults; do away with censorship and let the market decide. When it comes to kid's movies however, there should either be none allowed (not likely), or require a full disclaimer in all advertising (not likely either). Product placements aimed at children are a perfect example of corporate corruption accepted as an expected everyday event when it should be vilified and condemned. As parents my wife and I teach our kids to be skeptical of all commercials and to recognize product placements as the commercials they are. All in all, when the description "…Only a few crude jokes…" is given as praise for a film aimed at this age group, I am saddened.

Hated it! Since when are the Chipmunks in HIGH SCHOOL?! And why? They're chipmunks. Couldn't they be entering school for the first time? Attending a new school and all that goes with that? But high school? Just an excuse for LOUD music and the continued glorification of the 14-17 year old. Sure the "message" is Be Yourself...but the big "laughs", energy and focus go to just the opposite. After a rowdy "rap" song opening Dave is injured so badly that he ends up in the hospital, in traction....in the first 8 minutes of the film. Then we watch Granny slowly roll backwards down a staircase in a wheelchair--all while looking horrified. My kids were scared. What was the purpose? Why do the "Chippettes" (clever, huh?) need to be so suggestive? They're cartoons? Is this how far we've come? Girls are singularly "flirty", desperate for attention and in need of a boy for rescue? Product placements galore, scary images of swooping eagles, references to pole dancing, an unnecessarily loud soundtrack and the celebration of snotty teens--who needs it? I wouldn't waste my children's time or my $ on this kind of junk food.

worst movie ever

love this movie very perfect for little kids : )

I haven't seen the first film in a while, so I can't really compare the two movies. For those of you who wanted the comparison, come back after I see it again (if Commonsense still won't let me edit, then check my review for the first movie... once I write it). For those of you who didn't want the comparison anyway, this is the review for you! Let me make it clear, this movie is not people-who-don't-like-rodents repellent. I can't prove it by whether or not I liked it or not because I liked Ratatouille, Flushed Away, and Twilight, all of which have rodents as the main characters. Daddy liked it, so that's proof it's not people-who-don't-like-rodents repellent. Trust me, if you knew him, you'd agree. The Chipmunks fall for the Chipettes, but there's not much inappropriate that I can remember. **IS THIS A SPOILER?** Of course, the guy in the dress was pretty creepy. **WHATEVER IT IS, IT'S OVER** And Alvin does make a remark when he's on the phone with Dave. This movie's plot is kinda predictable but, hey, what kid's film isn't? It doesn't make it any less funny, which is what the movie was shooting for and I was looking for. What are the movie's messages? CSM can explain it better, and more quickly, than I can. So, uh, just scroll up. One more thing. For anyone who may agree with the review below the review below mine about Simon's smarts, I have a couple of things to say. In real life, most smart people don't talk in big words all the time. They're normal people so they normally talk somewhat normal. Also, it's just my opinion, but in kid's movies, the geniuses usually just aren't that funny. Only twice have I seen intelligent characters that were funny enough to stand up to the other characters: The Penguins of Madagascar and this movie. I don't wanna see smart PEOPLE, I wanna see smartELICS. Whoever can make a hilarious TV genius has my respect. You go, Squeakquel!

Our family loves this movie. The only problem I have is the selection of song "All the Single Ladies" by Beyonce. I think there could have been a thousand songs for them to sing. Now my 6 year old wants to hear that song all of the time and has no idea what it means. Would have been better to pick a song that was more age appropriate for little boys and girls.