Only one movie to talk about this week. Even though it came out in December of last year, I’m proclaiming it the best movie of 2008 as well. It’s simply the most fun you’ll ever have.

Alvin and the Chipmunks

I may catch flack for this, but I don’t care. Alvin and the Chipmunks really hit me somewhere special when I saw it in the theater. It’s the cinematic equivalent of a surprise party. You walk in expecting nothing, and then bam! All of a sudden, your old friends are standing in front of you with balloons, cake, and hilarious jokes to tell. The movie seamlessly blends live-action actors like Jason Lee (in his best performance since Chasing Amy) and David Cross (who has never been funny until this movie) with CG-created chipmunks Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. Did you know Alvin was voiced by Justin Long? It’s so great, because even though his voice is pitched up way high, it still retains Long’s trademark sense of humor and attitude. The songs are infectious, catchy, and surprisingly well-written. In fact, I went out and bought the soundtrack immediately after the movie. My favorite song is their rendition of “Funkytown.” Seriously, if I ever take a trip to Funkytown, I want to be escorted by three high-pitched chipmunks. Pick up this zany romp immediately. Aside from being a chuckle carnival, it’s got surprising depth for a children’s movie.

THE VERDICT: Buy two copies and sleep with one under your pillow to gain additional awesomeness through osmosis!

That’s it. The only movie (that matters) coming out on April 1st.

This entry was posted on Monday, March 31st, 2008 at 10:11 pm and is filed under Film, Tuesday Toys!. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Only one movie to talk about this week. Even though it came out in December of last year, I’m proclaiming it the best movie of 2008 as well. It’s simply the most fun you’ll ever have.

Alvin and the Chipmunks

I may catch flack for this, but I don’t care. Alvin and the Chipmunks really hit me somewhere special when I saw it in the theater. It’s the cinematic equivalent of a surprise party. You walk in expecting nothing, and then bam! All of a sudden, your old friends are standing in front of you with balloons, cake, and hilarious jokes to tell. The movie seamlessly blends live-action actors like Jason Lee (in his best performance since Chasing Amy) and David Cross (who has never been funny until this movie) with CG-created chipmunks Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. Did you know Alvin was voiced by Justin Long? It’s so great, because even though his voice is pitched up way high, it still retains Long’s trademark sense of humor and attitude. The songs are infectious, catchy, and surprisingly well-written. In fact, I went out and bought the soundtrack immediately after the movie. My favorite song is their rendition of “Funkytown.” Seriously, if I ever take a trip to Funkytown, I want to be escorted by three high-pitched chipmunks. Pick up this zany romp immediately. Aside from being a chuckle carnival, it’s got surprising depth for a children’s movie.

THE VERDICT: Buy two copies and sleep with one under your pillow to gain additional awesomeness through osmosis!

That’s it. The only movie (that matters) coming out on April 1st.

This entry was posted on Monday, March 31st, 2008 at 10:11 pm and is filed under Film, Tuesday Toys!. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.