Compared to the
previous Alvin and the Chipmunks film, Chipwrecked (2011),
there’s some improvement in this fourth installment when it comes to the songs
and comedy. However, overall, this movie isn’t worth the effort or time I put
into watching it.
To be honest,
the Chipmunks have had their fill of Hollywood. Three films were a stretch, but
a fourth was just taking it too far. After the lackluster reaction from critics
and audiences, you’d expect the studio not to invest millions more into this
sinking ship. But when they considered the potential profits, they took a
chance.
Alvin and his
pals had some cool adventures, and I enjoyed seeing the 80s adaptation of the
characters. But the moment the show turned into a movie, the first part was
worth seeing for me. By the second film, though, I got tired of Dave screaming,
“ALVIN!!!” In fact, I got tired of hearing them squeak-sing or speak. Then
there’s the other cast, like Josh Green, who played Miles (the son of Dave’s
love interest). He acted like someone with no screen experience, which made me
check his IMDb profile—only to find he’s been in more than five movies.
Unlike the
previous movies, which made enough at the box office to justify continuing the
franchise, this fourth addition didn’t perform as well. On a $90 million budget,
it brought in over $233 million. While it was better than its predecessor, it
has the lowest review rating of the series. All this makes me hope the studio
won’t make a fifth installment.
In this fourth
installment, Alvin and his crew notice that Dave seems to be spending more time
focusing on getting an artist he manages into the spotlight, making the
Chipmunks feel left out of Dave’s life. To make it worse, their touring and
singing career has been on hold while Dave focuses on other interests, and the
Chipettes are now busy as guest judges on American Idol. Alvin, Simon, and
Theodore start feeling neglected and are ready to do anything to get Dave’s
attention back.
Dave introduces
them to his new girlfriend, and one day, the boys see him with an engagement
ring. Fearing Dave will be more interested in his new girlfriend than them,
they decide to sabotage his proposal plans. They’re assisted in this mission by
Miles, the son of Dave’s love interest.
Wiki this movie, read the plot, and don’t bother seeing it.
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