BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Michael_Elliott Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000) ** (out of 4) Alvin and the chipmunks are putting on a production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at their school but poor Alvin keeps having dreams about a werewolf. He thinks that this might be due to the mysterious Mr. Talbot who has moved in next door so he gets a monster kit and starts to investigate. Universal produced this animated feature so naturally one should expect to see some homages to their classic horror films from the 30s and 40s. The film starts off on a pretty good note as we're introduced to all the main characters but sadly the writing pretty much goes downhill after that. I must admit that I was pretty disappointed in several ways because not only does the film not really deliver to the studios previous movies but it's also a letdown from the animated TV show. Those who grew up watching the TV show will probably be disappointment because a lot of the innocence and charm is missing here. There's really not too much heart or soul to any of the three chipmunks and Dave as well for that matter. I think the writing just didn't bring any of the characters to life as there was just something missing that kept them from being more enduring. If you're familiar with Universal's horror movies then you're going to know the name Talbot but sadly very little is done with it. One wishes that the studio and writers would have done more homages to the previous films or at least make this more entertaining for the adults watching.

liberty_mks This is a great movie if you are a fan on the Chipmunks or if you want to introduce your kids to the Chipmunks.I usually watch this around Halloween time, it's not scary really at all except maybe for the very young.The Chipmunks are always lighthearted. Alvin's antics are great and this movie is full of great songs.The animation is bright and colorful, the story is cute. I'd recommend this for young kids who want to get into the mood of Halloween but don't want to be frightened by the usual films played on television.If you enjoy this I'm sure you'll enjoy their other videos and episodes released on DVD.The Chipmunk Adventure and Alvin and the Chupmunks Meets Frankenstein

Illyngophobia I was watching my little sister the other day,and seen that it was on Jetix.It's been a while.It totally brings back memories.Plot:Alvin is at it again with his monster obsession,and thinks his neighbor,Mr.Talbot is a werewolf.Simon thinks Alvin is an idiot and that he is over-reacting.And for that reason,Alvin is forced to go cold turkey.Meanwhile,Theodore is struggling with a bully,and the school play,Dr.Jakyll and Mr.Hyde,and he has the role of Mr.Hyde.One night,Theodore is attacked and bitten by a 'stray dog' and starts to act weird.Alvin suspects his changing into a werewolf,and convinces Simon too.It's up to them to help Theodore before he becomes a full werewolf.I loved being able to see this again after at least three years.It's one of my guilty pleasures to be honest.If you like Alvin and the Chipmunks,and of course werewolves,then you might enjoy this as much as I did.The idea is great and I thought the animation was great also.We do learn a little bit more about them also.I never knew Theodore was a vegetarian!

shbomb To start off, this is a children's film, and that being said, I was probably already getting too old for it the first time I saw it. Of course as a longtime fan of the Chipmunks, I still enjoyed it for the lighthearted script, clever dialogue and cute, dynamic characters that always made the Chipmunks a great cartoon series. My major complaint, however, is that this movie feels exactly like what it is: a lowish-budget direct-to-video deal.To elaborate: The whole monster-movie parody idea was, in my opinion, a strange and unnatural direction to take this series, and it feels more like a gimmick than anything else. Plot-wise, the film's weakest point is probably its climax, which is obviously a shame. Last but not least, the music. You just can't have a decent Chipmunk movie without great, memorable songs, and on that point this film doesn't quite pass the test, as I found the songs generic, uninspired and repetitive... exactly what you'd expect in a cheaply made derivative work that tries (but never quite succeeds) to recapture the spirit of something older and better.Overall, if I had to compare this movie to something, I'd say it's about equal to an episode of the '80s Chipmunks TV series stretched to movie-length with updated animation... in other words it's okay, but not great. If you're looking to see the classic cartoon Chipmunks (and Chipettes) in their prime, I recommend giving this a miss and watching 1987's The Chipmunk Adventure, which was a full theatrical release with excellent production values and a great original story.