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Avg. Critic Score: 41 out of 100 Mixed or average reviews Metascore® based on all critic reviews
Information for Parents:
6 OK for kids 6+
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  • 70
    Variety | Joe Leydon

    A frenetic but undeniably funny follow-up that offers twice the number of singing-and-dancing rodents in another seamless blend of CGI and live-action elements. Read full review

  • 70
    Los Angeles Times | Betsy Sharkey

    Perhaps not since "The Godfather: Part II" have we seen a sequel come along that more than matches the mastery of the film that came before it -- all the pathos, the brio, the epic sweep. . . . the cheese balls. Read full review

  • 50
    Philadelphia Inquirer | David Hiltbrand

    The whole thing is rather insipid. But Thomas makes it smoother and more palatable than it deserves to be. Read full review

  • 50
    Washington Post | Michael O'Sullivan

    Call it a Christmas miracle, albeit a minor one: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel isn't entirely awful. Read full review

  • 50
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    It seems as if no professional actors were hired in the making of this motion picture. Read full review

  • 50
    The New York Times | Neil Genzlinger

    The earlier "Alvin" movie made more than $217 million just in the United States. It's hard to imagine this somewhat confused sequel doing as well. Read full review

  • 42
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    If only for the sake of adults, couldn't the folks behind the Alvin films have had the good grace to turn Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel into a musical? Read full review

  • 40
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    Charmless sequel. Read full review

  • 38
    Boston Globe | Ty Burr

    Almost but not quite as obnoxious as its title. Little kids will love it. You'll need a hazmat suit. Read full review

  • 25
    San Francisco Chronicle | Peter Hartlaub

    First, and perhaps most important, it should be disclosed that my 4-year-old laughed pretty much nonstop throughout Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. This was his "Citizen Kane." Read full review

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Information for Parents
Common Sense Media says OK for kids 6+ Amusing, silly sequel has a bit more edge than original.
What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel is low-key, amusing entertainment for both parents and kids, with a mix of verbal and slapstick humor and only a few crude jokes. With the introduction of girl Chipmunk group The Chipettes comes some flirting and suggestive hip-wiggling (similar to that of sexy starlets like Beyoncé and Shakira), which -- along with the infrequent use of phrases like "junk in the trunk" -- makes this sequel a little edgier than the original. But overall the movie focuses on family, togetherness, and acceptance and deals positively with school and peer pressure. Though the issue of body image comes up (at times, Theodore's weight is called to attention, as is that of his female counterpart, Eleanor), ultimately the message is one of liking yourself for who you are.
  • Families can talk about peer pressure. Why did Alvin join the football team, especially when he knew the game would conflict with the talent show? What did he hope to gain? Were the bullies really his friends?
  • How does the movie approach the subject of body image? Would it be different if the characters dealing with the issue were human instead of chipmunks?
  • Cousin Toby has spent a lot of time playing and mastering video games, but what good has it done him?
The good stuff
  • educationalvalue true1 Educational value: Probably the most important lesson here is to avoid peer pressure and believe in yourself and/or your family, but it's not the movie's main focus.
  • message true3 Positive messages: Alvin learns to overcome his arrogance and need for acceptance -- i.e. joining the football team -- and fulfill his responsibilities to his family. Alvin's brothers refuse to perform without him because their act has always been about teamwork rather than any individual. Eleanor begins to feel bad about her body image but learns to accept herself the way she is. The evil talent agent and school bully are both humiliated as punishment for their behavior. The movie portrays video games as a means to avoid social interaction and family time.
  • rolemodels true1 Positive role models: Alvin isn't an ideal role model, though he does learn his lesson and adjusts his arrogant behavior. None of the adult characters is really very admirable either, but Simon and Theodore continually show good, strong behavior -- they're the ones who emphasize family and call Alvin on his bad conduct. They also re-affirm confidence in personal body image, as well as cleanliness, politeness, and other positive attributes.
What to watch for
  • violence false2 Violence and scariness: Theodore develops a fear of being scooped up by an eagle, and there's some scary eagle imagery, but he eventually overcomes his fear. The movie has a jock bully in the high school scenes (with a couple of toilet "swirly" scenes), and there's an evil talent agent who locks his chipmunk clients in cages (though the scenes are all ultimately meant to be funny). Theodore feels alone and sad when Alvin and Simon argue, but the movie usually ends these moments with a humorous note.
  • sex false3 Sexy stuff: The Chipettes perform their act with some suggestive hip-wiggling. The boy chipmunks and the girl chipmunks all develop crushes on one another, but nothing more than some googly eyes and a bit of mild flirting results (in one scene, Eleanor trips and falls into Theodore's arms). Among the human characters, Toby has a crush on a former schoolmate, but he's too shy to act on it. They hug at the end.
  • language false3 Language: Use of cruel comments. Some uses of the word "butt," and some "fat" jokes -- like "junk in the trunk." One character calls another one a "big jerk."
  • consumerism false3 Consumerism: Featured brands/products include Apple computers and iPhones, FedEx, YouTube, and Animal Planet. Characters also spend some time playing Wii (though the movie's attitude toward playing video games is that it's a waste of time).
  • drugsalcoholtobacco false0 Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue
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