Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

2015Movie92 minEnglish

Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in New York City - and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users52%
Director: Walt BeckerGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Music

Plot Summary

Thinking Dave is about to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami and dump the Chipmunks, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore embark on a frantic cross-country road trip to stop him. They believe the proposal will prevent them from ever returning to New York. Along the way, they get into a series of comical mishaps and encounter various characters as they race against time to intercept Dave.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot, dated humor, and reliance on slapstick. However, it performed moderately well at the box office, appealing primarily to its young target audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and gross-out humor that will appeal to younger children.
  • The plot is predictable and formulaic, offering little for older audiences.
  • The animation and voice performances are functional but not particularly inspired.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a fun and entertaining watch for kids, with many appreciating the music and the Chipmunks' antics. Some noted that while the humor might be silly, it was enjoyable for its intended audience.

Fun Fact

This film marked the third live-action/CGI adaptation of the Chipmunks franchise and was the last to be released by 20th Century Fox before its acquisition by Disney.

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RealZero

RealZero

As with the previous movies, a cute little movie about family, finding your family, and what it can mean to stick together as one. And while I prefer the third movie in about all aspects, it was still a cute movie. The boys have to ge...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

I would have to say this is probably my least favorite out of the series. It is funny but I'd rather watch the chipmunks get into mischief then his girlfriends son being jelly.
r96sk

r96sk

My first film of 2021 - I know, I know... hold back your jealousy. I've watched the preceding three films and, genuinely, enjoyed the first two, the third isn't good but isn't bad either. <em>'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip'</em>...