Nowadays, revamping a classic cartoon is as conventional as it is predictable -- making a sequel even more so -- and with
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, there’s no lack of the high-pitched raucousness that riddled its predecessor. After a freak accident hospitalizes Dave Seville (Jason Lee), the pop sensations Alvin (Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler), and Theodore (Jesse McCartney) find themselves in the care of Dave’s nephew, Toby (Zachary Levi), a layabout gamer with no discernable aspirations. In an attempt to obtain a normal life, the Chipmunks return to the hallowed halls of high school -- battle jocks, try to fit in, and attempt to bala...
Released:
2009
Rated:
PG
Length:
88 mins