Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
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21% of critics liked it
(82 reviews) -
59% of users liked it
(333,677 ratings)
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore meet their musical match after returning to school and entering into a battle of the bands competition in hopes of saving the school's troubled music program. Sent to live with Dave Seville's younger nephew Toby (Zachary Levi), the three lovable marmots decide that… More Alvin, Simon, and Theodore meet their musical match after returning to school and entering into a battle of the bands competition in hopes of saving the school's troubled music program. Sent to live with Dave Seville's younger nephew Toby (Zachary Levi), the three lovable marmots decide that getting an education is more important than belting out pop tunes. But the school's music program is about to go belly up, and the only way to save it is to win the 25,000-dollar prize in the upcoming battle of the bands. Though the Chipmunks are confident they have the songwriting skills to steamroll the competition, a newly formed singing trio dubbed the Chippettes promises to give them some stiff competition on-stage. Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeanette are indeed the real deal, and the closer the competition gets, the more Alvin, Simon, and Theodore realize that in order to win, they'll have to give it everything they've got. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Betty Thomas
- Written By
- Jon Vitti, Jonathan Aibel
- Genres
- Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Dec 23, 2009 Wide
- Studio
- 20th Century Fox
Critic Reviews
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Karina Longworth, Time Out New York
Blending CGI and live action, this "squeakquel" to the witless 2007 kids' film proves just how dangerous such technology is when placed in the wrong hands.
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Mary F. Pols, MSN Movies
There are worse forms of torture.
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Kyle Smith, New York Post
It's far from the most unpleasant kiddie flick I've sat through this year, although I would be misleading you if I promised you lots of laughs.
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Eric D. Snider, Film.com
Being aimed at children isn't a valid excuse for a movie to be simple-minded and illogical. You know that, right?
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Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Whatever limited charms the first version had -- mostly David Cross' portrayal of Ian, the greedy manager who exploits the furry creatures -- have since soured.
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Cast
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Zachary Levi
as Toby
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David Cross
as Ian
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Jason Lee
as Dave
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Justin Long
as Alvin
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Matthew Gray Gubler
as Simon
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Jesse McCartney
as Theodore
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Amy Poehler
as Eleanor
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Anna Faris
as Jeanette
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Christina Applegate
as Brittany
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Wendie Malick
as Dr. Rubin
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Anjelah Johnson
as Julie
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Kathryn Joosten
as Aunt Jackie
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Kevin Schmidt
as Ryan
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Chris Warren Jr.
as Xander
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Bridgit Mendler
as Becca
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Alexandra Shipp
as Valentina
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Gregg Binkley
as Emcee
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Charice Pempengco
as Herself
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Bernard White
as Doctor
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Adele Jacques
as Nurse
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Joy Osmanski
as Airline Rep
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Archie Hahn III
as Agent
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Lanny Joon
as Paramedic
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Brando Eaton
as Jeremy
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Ali Mikles
as Screaming Fan
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Eric Bauza
as Digger
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Sean Astin
as Meerkat Manor Narrator
- Lauren Cornell
- Cameron Richardson
- Albert Lee
- Kevin G. Schmidt
- Cary Grant








