Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)

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• Directors C

  
  A thin plotline and tired jokes make Beverly Hills Chihuahua a forgettable family film despite a few cute moments.

• Michael E

  
  weird and stupid the only redeemable factor about this movie is the iguana and cheech marin as the mouse

• KJ P

  
  Beverly Hills Chihuahua is definitely not a bad film, but it's premise is very overdone. We have seen this before but not with chihuahua's lurking about. It's dumb, but it is a delight for children!

• J P

  
  This movie is filled with doggy-stereotypes. Like the German Shepherd being the smart police dog, the Doberman, "Diablo" being the bad "Devil" dog. Really? Come on. I was forced to watch this movie with the children I babysit, and I admit it was a very cute… More
  This movie is filled with doggy-stereotypes. Like the German Shepherd being the smart police dog, the Doberman, "Diablo" being the bad "Devil" dog. Really? Come on. I was forced to watch this movie with the children I babysit, and I admit it was a very cute movie, however the stereotypes and cheesy plot really annoyed me. I understand the movie was trying to tell people to love their dogs forever, dogs are a lifetime commitment, etc. but I don't think they really did a very good job at portraying that on screen. The movie made it seem like all stray dogs have a good life, which of course is not true. Then while the family was looking for Chloe, they find homes for stray dogs along the way....what? When does that ever happen? It's really not that easy to find homes for dogs, especially stray ones. I know they had to make it so that the movie had a happy ending for the children watching the movie, but they could at least be realistic. I do like how they mentioned how Papi was a shelter dog, but I wish they could've emphasized on that a bit more. At the end, all it said was that dogs are a lifetime commitment and you should take care of them. It never says anything about adopting shelter dogs. But I guess that's okay, there's only about a million shelter dogs that are going to be gassed because people would rather pay $500 for a breeder's puppy, instead of $50 for a shelter puppy. The stereotypes were also a problem. Dobermans are really sweet dogs, as well as Rottweilers, and German Shepherds. But naming the Doberman "Devil" and making him the nasty dog that attacks people??? What a great reputation they are making for that breed! Just because they look intimidating doesn't mean they are nasty monsters. Then the German Shepherd being the police dog? Really? How many times have we seen that in movies already? German Shepherds are smart and loyal, but seriously, there are other breeds used for police work, not JUST German Shepherds. Then it made Chihuahuas look so cute and sweet. Um, news flash, Chihuahuas really aren't sweet dogs. Little dogs tend to be a little nastier compared to the bigger breeds. My aunt had a nasty Chihuahua that almost bit my brother. They are not children's dogs. Just look on PetFinder and there will be many Chihuahuas listed that say "No Children". Why? Because they are nasty little boogers. So I would like to know why dogs that are generally not recommended for children are used in a children's movie. The movie makes them look cute, cuddly, and fun to dress up. Another ridiculous stereotype. The movie was pretty hard to sit through. It's not original, and filled with obnoxious stereotypes that made me lose my mind. Some parts were funny, and the movie itself was cute, but it's not really a movie worth seeing. The ending is just what you expect- the happy ever after.

• Bently L

  
  The dogs are cute but not the film itself. Walt Disney would shoot himself in the head if he saw it.

• Leigh R

  
  So bad, but so good. It actually kept my attention, but very minimal at best. Liked it, but wouldn't watch it again.

• Nicki M

  
  It's cute for a kid's film, but it is a kid's film, and as is typical for me, it did not hold my attention past the first half hour even though I like Drew Barrymore (who does the voice of Chloe the chihuahua in this), and I like cute dogs. There's nothing all… More
  It's cute for a kid's film, but it is a kid's film, and as is typical for me, it did not hold my attention past the first half hour even though I like Drew Barrymore (who does the voice of Chloe the chihuahua in this), and I like cute dogs. There's nothing all that special or clever happening here and half the time I just felt sorry for the dogs having to wear booties etc.

• Sanjaya &

  
  Typically a chick flick movie... Having dogs to wear a fashion is definitely just want to make this movie more fun, but luckily this movie hadn't have fun by itself too much so I can still enjoy this movie, even it's not too enjoyable to watch... The story just standard, but… More
  Typically a chick flick movie... Having dogs to wear a fashion is definitely just want to make this movie more fun, but luckily this movie hadn't have fun by itself too much so I can still enjoy this movie, even it's not too enjoyable to watch... The story just standard, but a little unique because the main character is a tiny little dog called Chihuahua, which I never saw before in a movie (except for Paris Hilton)... The cast for this movie were pretty incredible too, Drew Barrymore, Andy Garcia, Jamie Lee Curtis, at least Disney are not trying to make a B-class movie... Overall, it's a fun and entertaining movie, but it's more entertaining again if the audiences for this movie was a woman...

• Chris G

  
  Typical garbage from the Walt Disney juggernaut that's only going to encourage kids to get these rat-like dogs.

• Mark H

  
  Child-oriented comedy about a pampered Chihuahua who gets lost in Mexico and must find her way back to her home in Beverly Hills. The various dogs' ability to act requires a lot of impressive training and decent CGI, but that's about all to recommend in this poorly written… More
  Child-oriented comedy about a pampered Chihuahua who gets lost in Mexico and must find her way back to her home in Beverly Hills. The various dogs' ability to act requires a lot of impressive training and decent CGI, but that's about all to recommend in this poorly written and acted (by the humans) flick. Anyone over the age of 8 will be bored. If you must see a film about a talking animal, please rent <I>Babe</I>.

• Luke B

  
  I was excited when dog fighting was mentioned. A Disney film with dog fighting? I'm there. Of course my joy was short lived as the little bitch soon escaped. Beverly Hills Chihuahua is disgusting. The script is damn awful, at least try for some original dialog exchanges. The… More
  I was excited when dog fighting was mentioned. A Disney film with dog fighting? I'm there. Of course my joy was short lived as the little bitch soon escaped. Beverly Hills Chihuahua is disgusting. The script is damn awful, at least try for some original dialog exchanges. The Mexican dogs are embarrassingly clichéd. They say stuff like "Hold the taco's" instead of "Hold the phone". Every line must have either a "Senorita", "Chica", "Gracias" or one of the handful of Spanish words that he writers know. The characters are also plain and I wanted to stamp on the protagonist's head. Drew Barrymore puts no effort into the vocal performance. Her character is shallow and annoying. I know it's for kids. But kids films can be beautiful and thought provoking without being chewed up garbage. Only Andy Garcia's voice and character, plus some impressive CGI and dog training are worth complimenting.

• Jose Z

  
  Beverly Hills Chihuahua has a specific type of viewers, it can be a very good family movie but it is intended mainly for kids and dog lovers. The story is good, hard to believe but good and the plot about Chloe (voice of DREW BARRYMORE), a diamond-clad, bootie wearing Beverly Hills… More
  Beverly Hills Chihuahua has a specific type of viewers, it can be a very good family movie but it is intended mainly for kids and dog lovers. The story is good, hard to believe but good and the plot about Chloe (voice of DREW BARRYMORE), a diamond-clad, bootie wearing Beverly Hills Chihuahua enjoys her luxurious lifestyle so much, when the little Chihuahua gets lost, in Mexico with only a street-wise German Shepherd (voice of ANDY GARCIA) to help her find her way home, Papi heads south of the border?joining forces with a motley crew: three dogs (voices of PLÁCIDO DOMINGO, LUIS GUZMAN and EDDIE ?PIOLIN? SOTELO), two humans (PIPER PERABO, MANOLO CARDONA), a sly rat (voice of CHEECH MARIN) and a nervous iguana (voice of PAUL RODRIGUEZ)?to rescue his true love is well developed. The cast of voices is very good, the chose very wisely each one of the actors because each one of them fits perfectly with the personality of their characters. The movie also has a decent photography, the various landscapes from Mexico were very nice. In conclusion, it is a good movie to spend a very good time and enjoy.

• Jeff B

  
  How does one say ‘dogshit’ in Spanish? Well, this reviewer would put forward Beverly Hills Chihuahua as a darn good word substitute. Now, before an unsightly number of parents carpet bomb my column with scorn, said reviewer would like to remind these dear readers of the following:… More
  How does one say ‘dogshit’ in Spanish? Well, this reviewer would put forward Beverly Hills Chihuahua as a darn good word substitute. Now, before an unsightly number of parents carpet bomb my column with scorn, said reviewer would like to remind these dear readers of the following: Just because three hundred screaming kids sat quietly for 90 minutes in the Cineplex on Saturday night does not make this cloyingly predictable talking dog movie any less of an unfunny piece of tripe. It simply means that your usual babysitter is probably substandard. Remember that your young children, no matter how darling they truly may be, are also captivated by the taste of boogers and the shininess of tinfoil, a statement that pretty much doubles as a critique of the movie in question. In this PG-rated family comedy, the pampered dog (Barrymore) of a California cosmetics queen (Curtis) gets lost in Mexico. Suspending your disbelief for a talking Volkswagen in The Love Bug is one thing. Doing so for thousands of dogs tossing out moldy jokes is another thing altogether. Watching one dog do it in Scooby Doo was annoying; here, in a film stacked with too many characters, it proves insufferable. And listen, the fact that Disney wants to employ every marketable Latino name in the film industry will always be cause for celebration. To have them pipe overbearingly cliché-ridden Mexican caricatures backed with a songbook that includes such songs as “Low Rider,” however, is as insulting as producing a big-screen reboot of the Frito Bandido. Bottom line: Bad dog.

• Sol C

  
  Cute film. I was really surprised that I liked this film. It reminded me of Look Who's Talking, but for dogs. Also it reminded me of the film Cats and Dogs. George Lopez has the best lines in the film.

• Steven V

  
  <i>"My name is Papi. I am descended from an ancient line of proud warriors. My ancestors went into battle, alongside Aztec soldiers. Today, we move within the inner circles of the wealthiest and most powerful people on the planet. Who am I? The question is... *What* am… More
  <i>"My name is Papi. I am descended from an ancient line of proud warriors. My ancestors went into battle, alongside Aztec soldiers. Today, we move within the inner circles of the wealthiest and most powerful people on the planet. Who am I? The question is... *What* am I?"</i> - <i>Papi</i><br> <br> Kid's movies several varieties these days. There's the fairly good fantasy book adaptations (<b>Harry Potter</b>), Oscar worthy <u>Pixar</u> movies, middle of the road animated fare from <u>Dreamworks</u>, and cheaply made garbage that will make money because there's no other family fare. <b>Beverly Hills Chihuahua</b> is almost of the latter variety, saved by good voice cast and couple clever jokes. The setup was not promising, featuring dolled up dogs in LA, a locale that is all but nauseating to see on movie. The human cast helped very little. <i>Jamie Lee Curtis</i> is the rich, snobby owner of <i>Chloe</i> (voiced by <i>Drew Barrymore</i>). She needs to leave for a bit and leaves her daughter played by <i>Piper Perabo</i> in charge of the dog. While <i>Jamie Lee Curtis</i> is away, <i>Piper Perabo</i> and a couple friends go to Mexico to party, <i>Chloe</i> escapes and our adventure ensues. The movie is predictable from this point on and this is one of those "grin and bear it" ones for adults. The redeemable moments come in the form of a talented voice cast, at least the Hispanic side. <i>Drew Barrymore</i> whines her way through this. But the rest of the voice cast, led by <i>George Lopez</i> and <i>Andy Garcia</i> seize the moments and make it slightly enjoyable. <i>Andy Garcia</i> does some good voice work as <i>Delgado</i>, the former police dog and <i>Cheech Marin</i> makes a memorable voice cameo. But the quality voice fare can't save a very mediocre script that goes through the motions of kid movies. The problem with this movie is the storytelling is uninspired. This is lightweight diversional fluff. And while it's not horrendous, it lacks the artistic merit and multidimensional characterizations that actually stay with kids and actually challenge them to think about what they watched.

• Grant B

  
  it started out actually not so bad, but then within the first 20 minutes started jumping all over the place...

• Jackson W

  
  Although having reasonable voice contributions, this film is a dog movie with more bark than bite.

• Juan C

  
  why is it that this film has the right mind to let it be full of unclever and unoriginal humor and plots, and also lacks any direction, and is full of b****** that makes it think it will please a family? F

• Deb S

  
  Chloe the Chihuahua (voiced by Drew Barrymore) lives with Viv (Jamie Lee Curtis), a cosmetics tycoon, in posh Beverly Hills. Viv needs to go to Europe for a sales trip and she leaves Chloe in the charge of her somewhat irresponsible niece, Rachel (Piper Perabo) but the ditsy girl… More
  Chloe the Chihuahua (voiced by Drew Barrymore) lives with Viv (Jamie Lee Curtis), a cosmetics tycoon, in posh Beverly Hills. Viv needs to go to Europe for a sales trip and she leaves Chloe in the charge of her somewhat irresponsible niece, Rachel (Piper Perabo) but the ditsy girl loses the pooch. A disgraced police dog, Delgado (Andy Garcia), however, saves Chloe and the two escape on a series of bizarre misadventures before finally working their way back home. The two points I award goes to George Lopez , Cheech Marin as a rat and Andy Garcia as the menacing guard dog - Delgado for their brilliant voice talents. Recommended for children and avid dog lovers.

• Yinalí R

  
  Super cute! Other than that, eh.

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