Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is a 2011 American adventure comedy film. The film stars Jason Lee, David Cross, Andy Buckley, and Jenny Slate. It was distributed by 20th Century Fox, and produced by Regency Enterprises and Bagdasarian Productions. The film is a sequel to the 2007 "Chipmunks" film and its 2009 "Squeakquel", and was released on December 16, 2011.[1]
Plot
The Chipmunks and The Chipettes (three female counterparts to the Chipmunks) go on a cruise trip with the Chipmunks' owner/manager/father figure, Dave Seville (Jason Lee). During the cruise, the 'Munks and 'Ettes turn the ship into their personal playground, causing trouble and running amuck as they will. Eventually, their chaotic behavior gets them ship wrecked on a desert island, everyone getting lost in the process. As Dave sets out to look for the lost chipmunk trios, the six find a new castaway named Zoe (Jenny Slate) on the island who turns out to be more than a match for the trios.
Cast
Production
On October 26, 2010, according to 24 Frames from the Los Angeles Times, Mike Mitchell, the director behind Shrek Forever After, was in negotiations with Fox to direct the new film. It is expected to involve the Chipmunks and the Chipettes getting shipwrecked.[7]
Reception
The film received underwhelmingly negative reviews from film critics. It currently holds a 13% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 67 reviews with the consensus stating: "Lazy, rote, and grating, Chipwrecked is lowest-common-denominator family entertainment that's strictly for the very, very, very young at heart."[8] Actor David Cross has spoken critically of the film, calling it "the most unpleasant experience I've ever had [during production]."[9]
- Jason Lee as David "Dave" Seville[1]
- David Cross as Ian Hawke[1]
- Jenny Slate as Zoe[5]
- Andy Buckley as Captain Correlli[5]
- Voices
- Justin Long as Alvin Seville (speaking voice)[1]
- Matthew Gray Gubler as Simon Seville (speaking voice)[1]
- Jesse McCartney as Theodore Seville (speaking voice)[1]
- Christina Applegate as Brittany (speaking voice)[6]
- Anna Faris as Jeanette (speaking voice)[6]
- Amy Poehler as Eleanor (speaking voice)[6]
- Alan Tudyk as Simone (speaking voice)[5]
On October 26, 2010, according to 24 Frames from the Los Angeles Times, Mike Mitchell, the director behind Shrek Forever After, was in negotiations with Fox to direct the new film. It is expected to involve the Chipmunks and the Chipettes getting shipwrecked.[7]
Reception
The film received underwhelmingly negative reviews from film critics. It currently holds a 13% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 67 reviews with the consensus stating: "Lazy, rote, and grating, Chipwrecked is lowest-common-denominator family entertainment that's strictly for the very, very, very young at heart."[8] Actor David Cross has spoken critically of the film, calling it "the most unpleasant experience I've ever had [during production]."[9]
Box office
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked made $6.7 million on its opening day, which was lower than the opening day grosses of the original film ($13.3 million) and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel ($18.8 million).[10] For its opening weekend, the film ranked at the #2 spot behind Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and grossed $23.2 million, which was less than the opening weekends of the franchise's previous two films, $44.3 million and $48.9 million respectively.[11]
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked made $6.7 million on its opening day, which was lower than the opening day grosses of the original film ($13.3 million) and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel ($18.8 million).[10] For its opening weekend, the film ranked at the #2 spot behind Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and grossed $23.2 million, which was less than the opening weekends of the franchise's previous two films, $44.3 million and $48.9 million respectively.[11]
Marketing
Soundtrack
Main article: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked: Music from the Motion Picture
The official soundtrack was released on November 15, 2011.[12]
Video game
Main article: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (video game)
The official video game was also released with the film's soundtrack. Available only for the Wii, Nintendo DS, and on Kinect for Xbox 360.[13]
Promotional tie-ins
Pop Tropica added the "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" Experience island. It contains games, quests and an unlockable Alvin costume. [14] However, it was for promotional uses only and it was removed on December 16.
McDonald's Happy Meals in December 2011 feature "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" toys.[15]
Build-A-Bear Workshop released plush toys of The Chipmunks and The Chipettes. [16]
On December 1, 2011, French music company Jamba released a music video starring René the Mole which features The Chipmunksperforming a French Rock version of "Jingle Bells".[17]
Main article: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked: Music from the Motion Picture
The official soundtrack was released on November 15, 2011.[12]
Video game
Main article: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (video game)
The official video game was also released with the film's soundtrack. Available only for the Wii, Nintendo DS, and on Kinect for Xbox 360.[13]
Promotional tie-ins
Pop Tropica added the "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" Experience island. It contains games, quests and an unlockable Alvin costume. [14] However, it was for promotional uses only and it was removed on December 16.
McDonald's Happy Meals in December 2011 feature "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" toys.[15]
Build-A-Bear Workshop released plush toys of The Chipmunks and The Chipettes. [16]
On December 1, 2011, French music company Jamba released a music video starring René the Mole which features The Chipmunksperforming a French Rock version of "Jingle Bells".[17]
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