When singing chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore are accidentally transported to Los Angeles in a Christmas tree, they end up befriending a songwriter (Jason Lee) and yearn to become part of his family.
But they must beware of the evil, greedy music executive Ian Hawk (David Cross) who has other dastardly plans for our furry friends.
Ever since The Chipmunk Song made became a smash hit in the 1950s, Alvin and his buddies have made steady careers.
This oh so richly ironic new chapter tells the tale of how the little fellas go about tackling the evils of rampant commercialism and its exploitation of children. Yes...
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The humour is about as subtle as the plot as we are treated to poo jokes in a movie short of many real quality laughs.
Still, really little ones might find this a real hoot. The vast majority of the rest of us won't.
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