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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip [6] is a 2015 live-action/computer animated film, directed by Walt Becker and distributed by Twentieth Century Fox , with Regency Enterprises and Bagdasarian Productions . The film is a follow-up to Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011).

The film stars Jason Lee , Tony Hale , Kimberly Williams-Paisley , Josh Green , Bella Thorne , and Jennifer Coolidge with the voices of Justin Long , Matthew Gray Gubler , Jesse McCartney (as The Chipmunks ), Christina Applegate , Anna Faris , and Kaley Cuoco (as The Chipettes ). It was originally scheduled to have premiered on December 23, 2015 in the US, but was moved up to a December 18, 2015 release (against Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Sisters ).

The film has received unfavorable reviews from movie critics / websites, such as Rotten Tomatoes, but, despite also grossing the lowest of the CGI/live-action films (more than $100 million less than Chipwrecked 's total worldwide gross), has proved to be a financial success making over $85 million to date in North America alone and over $234 million to date in total worldwide receipts.

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Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami... and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother. [7]

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The Chipmunks and The Chipettes are setting up a surprise birthday bash for Dave. Alvin invites and hires many people and celebrities to the dismay of Simon, before Dave returns home in dissatisfaction. Dave is disappointed in them, but agrees to take them to mini-golf, and meet the woman he has been dating for the past few months. While the Chipmunks like Samantha, her son Miles is a bully who physically abuses the trio. Later, the Chipmunks find an engagement ring in a bag Dave brought home and believe that he's going to propose to Samantha. They try to steal the ring but are unsuccessful.

Dave has to produce a record for Ashley Grey in Miami and decides to bring Samantha along with him. The Chipmunks and Miles are staying together, but they agree to head to Miami to sabotage the proposal. The Chipmunks drug three squirrels and dress them up in their clothes to fool their hard-of-seeing neighbor Miss Price , who was tasked with looking after them. The Chipmunks travel on a plane, but Theodore lets out several animals which cause an emergency landing and brings the ire of Air Marshall James Suggs, who has a personal vendetta against the Chipmunks (Suggs' girlfriend left him while " The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) " played in the background).

The Chipmunks head to a bar and perform (" South Side "), but this is interrupted by Suggs and they cause a bar brawl as a diversion. They jump into a cab sitting outside. After the cab driver learns they can't pay him, he kicks the four out of the cab. The Chipmunks and Miles rest, and he reveals that his dad left him when he was five years old. They raise money (by performing " Iko Iko ") to take a bus to New Orleans, and sing " Uptown Funk ," which gets the attention of Dave when it is broadcast on live television. Meanwhile, Suggs gets drunk and wakes up to find that he got two tattoos, one on his chest that reads "Sugg Life" and another of Alvin and the Chipmunks on his back.

Dave and Samantha meet up with Miles and the Chipmunks and are incredibly disappointed and the chipmunks and Miles are being punished for ruining their weekend. Because the Chipmunks are now on the No-Fly List, Dave has to drive the boys to Miami. When they get there, Alvin reveals that he stole the ring from the container, thus ruining the proposal. However, Miles had bonded with the Chipmunks and was upset that they were celebrating over this. He crosses the street with his headphones on and is almost hit by a car, but the Chipmunks swing Theodore and push Miles out of the way, saving his life. They agree to give the ring back.

During the dinner, Suggs catches up with the Chipmunks, but they trap him in an elevator. Miles and the Chipmunks return the ring to Dave, who reveals he never intended to propose to Samantha, and the ring belonged to his friend Barry. Dave is very disappointed in the kids, so they have a plan and try to make it up to him and get the Chipettes and Miles to sing a new song for him (" Home "). Dave forgives them and Barry reconciles with his fiancee Alice. Dave takes the Chipmunks to a courthouse where he officially adopts them. Dave claims that nothing could ruin his day, but returns home to see the squirrels had destroyed everything. He then predictably screams Alvin's name.

In a mid-credits scene, Suggs has escaped the elevator and decides to relax by the pool. He's told to leave since it's for hotel guests only, but Suggs refuses and says the only way he's leaving is if they carry him off. Two security guards are called in and do just that.

The film closed in the United States on May 19, 2016. It was a box office success, with a final domestic earning of $85,886,987 and a worldwide earning of $148,911,649 for a grand total of $234,798,636, making it the fourth highest grossing Alvin and the Chipmunks film. [5]

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• Jason Lee as David "Dave" Seville [8]
• Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Samantha [9]
• Josh Green as Miles
• Tony Hale as Agent James Suggs [8] [10]
• Bella Thorne as Ashley Grey [11]
• Redfoo as himself [12]
• Jennifer Coolidge as Miss Price
• Eddie Steeples as Barry
• Maxie McClintock as Alice
• Charmin Lee as The Judge
• Justin Long as Alvin Seville [8]
• Matthew Gray Gubler as Simon Seville [8]
• Jesse McCartney as Theodore Seville [8]
• Christina Applegate as Brittany Miller [13]
• Anna Faris as Jeanette Miller [13]
• Kaley Cuoco as Eleanor Miller [13]

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• " Wreck The Halls (Deck the Halls) " (The Chipmunks) - 0:57
• " I Want Chipmunks for Christmas " * (The Chipmunks) - 0:30
• " Jingle Bells (Pizza Toots) " (The Chipmunks) - 1:18

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• On June 11th, 2013 20th Century Fox announced that a fourth installment, Alvin and the Chipmunks 4, would be released on December 11, 2015. [14]
• The film is likely based on a combination of The Alvin Show episode Lovesick Dave and The Chipmunks episodes Dave's Getting Married and Middle-Aged Davey .
• This is the first CGI/live-action film not to feature David Cross as Ian Hawke , it is unknown what happened to him as he's not mentioned in the movie.
• The Chipmunks placing squirrels in the house to replace them may be a reference to the 80's episode Too Hip to Be Dave where Dave had mistaken the chipmunks for squirrels due to his amnesia.
• Amy Poehler does not reprise her role as the voice of Eleanor.
• A sneak peek of the film was shown during the Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Musical tour on the 8th of October 2015. [15]
• Like Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked , Mark Mothersbaugh created the musical score for the film. [16]
• There is a character named Ms. Price, who might have been inspired by Miss Miller due to inhabiting similar characteristics.
• The Chipettes have a smaller role in this movie.
• According to UK cinemas, the film is rated U.
• The film was released on DVD/Blu-Ray combo March 15, 2016. [17]
• This is the first film in the series that Rhythm and Hues didn't make the visual effects for The Chipmunks. Weta Digital would make The Chipmunks instead as the result of Rhythm and Hues' 2013 bankruptcy. [18]
• This film is the first time Dave grounds The Chipmunks in the CGI/live-action film series.
• Theodore letting the monkey out of its cage is most likely a reference to the Alvin Dell Comic 1 story Alvin's Pet.
• The music in the scene where The Chipmunks imagine Miles bullying them is from the film Psycho .
• The way in which Alvin dodges Agent Suggs' attacks in slow motion during the bar fight scene is a reference to the film The Matrix .
• This is the first CGI/live-action film to feature opening credits since Alvin and the Chipmunks .
• This is the final CGI/live-action film in the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise, making it the final film containing the voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Christina Applegate and Anna Faris as Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany and Jeanette, respectively. However, the CGI/live-action film designs of The Chipmunks and The Chipettes would be used for books, live appearances and promotional material.
• This is the second Alvin and the Chipmunks film overall to have its music score composed by the same score composer as its predecessor after Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman .
• In the opening scene, when The Chipmunks and The Chipettes are recording Dave's birthday message, the smartphone screen is facing toward Theodore. However, when the DJ calls, Alvin accepts the call from the back side.
• Alvin would not have been able to know that Theodore had pressed the flip button. The flip button is on the side of the smartphone that is facing Theodore.
• When Miles and the Chipmunks first encounter each other, Miles hangs Theodore on a windmill blade by the hood. The windmill does a full rotation, but Theodore remains hanging by his hood.

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• ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 'Alvin and the Chipmunks 4' Finds a Director (Exclusive) , Hollywoodreporter.com, Retrieved 2014-12-18.
• ↑ Mrs. Doubtfire Writer Signs Onto Alvin and the Chipmunks 4 , Comingsoon.net, Retrieved 2014-08-23.
• ↑ 'Alvin and the Chipmunks 4' Will Now Open Opposite 'Star Wars: Force Awakens' , Hollywoodreporter.com, Retrieved 2015-10-14.
• ↑ 4.0 4.1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip – Release Dates , Viva-press.com, Retrieved 2015-12-10.
• ↑ 5.0 5.1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip , Boxofficemojo.com, Retrieved 2016-04-07.
• ↑ ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP , Foxmovies.com, Retrieved 2015-07-07.
• ↑ 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip' , Backstage.com, Retrieved 2015-02-09.
• ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Tony Hale Joins ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip’ (EXCLUSIVE) , Variety.com, Retrieved 2015-02-11.
• ↑ Kimberly Williams-Paisley Squeaks Into ‘Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip’ , Deadline.com, Retrieved 2015-03-10.
• ↑ Paw-Sitive Identity , Tumblr.com, Retrieved 2015-12-10.
• ↑ Bella Thorne Squirrels Away ‘Chipmunks 4′ Role; Three Join ‘Pilgrimage'; 108 Media Acquires ‘Below Dreams’ , Deadline.com, Retrieved 2015-03-23.
• ↑ Alvin and the Chipmunks - AlvinMovies , Facebook.com, Retrieved 2015-11-26.
• ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Alvin and the Chipmunks - AlvinMovies , Facebook.com, Retrieved 2015-07-07.
• ↑ Fox Dates ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks 4’ and Animated Films Through 2018 , Slashfilm.com Retrieved 2016-02-15.
• ↑ Alvin & the Chipmunks bring the house down at the Syracuse Oncenter , Dailyorange.com, Retrieved 2015-10-09.
• ↑ The Road Chip: Film Score Day , Instagram.com, Retrieved 2015-10-30.
• ↑ Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip [Blu-ray] , Amazon.com, Retrieved 2016-02-23.
• ↑ Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip , Wetafx.com, Retrieved 2016-02-26.
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Alvin, Simon and Theodore head out on the road in a desperate race to find Dave after they are led to believe that he is about to propose to his girlfriend and leave them behind forever.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

December 18, 2015

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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, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks is a 2007 American live-action comedy film directed by Tim Hill. Based on the characters of the same name created by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., the film stars Jason Lee, David Cross, and Cameron Richardson with the voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney. The first film was followed by three sequels: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, released on December 23, 2009, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, released on December 16, 2011 and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, released on December 18, 2015.

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In the opening scene of "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip," Alvin, Theodore, and Simon, the three chipmunks, throw a surprise birthday party for their dad/legal-guardian Dave ( Jason Lee ). But things get out of hand. Hundreds of people show up. A half-pipe is erected in the backyard and skateboarders careen through the air. A DJ cranks the tunes. All of this happens before Dave even arrives. Dave finally gets home (he saw news of his party trending on Twitter), throws everyone out and gives the chipmunks a good scolding. After that, the plot creaks into gear, but the opening party represents what is best about the movie: it's pure mayhem and it's entirely silly. Of course it's silly: a chipmunk is hanging onto the rim of a skateboard as another chipmunk bumps and grinds on lawn furniture below. While there's a lot that is gross (literally: fart jokes, poop jokes, crotch-hits, burps, urine, etc.), the whole point of the movie (and it's great that it has a point at all, considering the material) is that it is a series of random events where the chipmunks either incite a riot or calm one down with their music. Reminiscent of The Muppets road trip in " The Muppet Movie ," or of the musicals of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney (i.e. "I've got a barn, let's do a show!"), or of those old comedies where the forces of anarchy bust up snooty drawing room parties, "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip" embraces mayhem.

The chipmunks are Alvin (the ringleader), Simon (the glasses-wearing nerd), and Theodore (the roly-poly tag-along), voiced by Justin Long , Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney , respectively. Dave, after the Birthday Bash Gone Rogue, lets them know he is extremely disappointed in their behavior. He is dating a new woman named Shira ( Kimberly Williams-Paisley ), and he wants the chipmunks to be on their best behavior when they finally meet her. On a group outing to play miniature golf, the mischievous chipmunks meet Shira's teenage son Miles (Josh Green), who makes jokes about super-Gluing them together. While the chipmunks like Shira, they are terrified that Dave is going to propose to her while on a trip to Miami. Miles is awful, he couldn't be their brother! The chipmunks also have abandonment issues, fearing Dave will no longer love them if he got married. They find an unlikely ally in this attitude in Miles, who doesn't want a new dad at all. The four set off on a crazy trip from California to Miami, to track down their parents and bust up the proposal before it's too late.

On the first leg of their trip, via plane, Theodore, holed up in cargo, sets loose all of the animals who then rampage down the aisles, parrots, goats, monkeys, freaking everyone out. The flight has to make an emergency landing. A mentally unstable U.S. air marshal ( Tony Hale ) proceeds to lose every last shred of dignity, sanity, and self-respect as he chases those evil chipmunks (who ruined his pristine flying record) across the country.

After the chipmunks find themselves on the No-Fly List (their pictures on the FBI's Most Wanted page), they take off by car, stopping off in Texas, where they perform on a wooden sidewalk, as a bunch of boot-tapping cowboys look on, throwing tips in the box. Later, they play in a ratty dive bar nearby and transform it into a raucous scene out of "Urban Cowboy" complete with line-dancing couples whooping it up. In the New Orleans French Quarter, they join an already awesome jazz parade, and transform it into Mardi Gras by whipping the crowd into a frenzy with a caffeinated version of "Uptown Funk." Director Walt Becker has a good feel for big energetic crowds. These are the most entertaining scenes in the movie.

There are some fun cameos, the best one being John Waters . He's there for just a second, but it's great, especially the comment one of the chipmunks throws his way. Jennifer Coolidge , a genius, is completely under-used as Dave's bizarre next-door neighbor. You can tell her character is insane, because Jennifer Coolidge brings insanity with her wherever she goes, and yet she's not given much room to do anything, unfortunately.

"Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip" is not a movie for kids that is embarrassed to be a movie for kids. The bathroom humor is a bit much, the product placement is out of control, and some of the women are too scantily clad for the audience demographic (enough with this already! Let kids be innocent as long as possible, please!) But in general, "Alvin" is funny and, sometimes, a little bit sweet. There's too much plot, and who really cares about Dave and Shira, but Tony Hale is a great villain, and the road trip sections are pure, uncynical mayhem. When the movie wants to get sentimental, it has the flexibility to do so. "Road Chip" also has a nice subtle message about families: families don't have to look a certain way. Families are not just people related by blood. A family is people who love and take care of each other.

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Rated PG for some mild rude humor.

Jason Lee as Dave

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Bella Thorne as Ashley

Matthew Gray Gubler as Simon (voice)

Jesse McCartney as Theodore (voice)

Kaley Cuoco as Eleanor (voice)

Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Shira

Anna Faris as Jeanette (voice)

Christina Applegate as Brittany (voice)

Laura Marano as Hotel Babysitter

Tony Hale as Benson

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How to watch all the ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ movies in order

M oviegoers who enjoy musicals, comedies, and cute mischievous chipmunks are likely big fans of the  Alvin and the Chipmunks  movie franchise. In the series, three chipmunk brothers — Alvin, Simon, and Theodore — bring a whole new level of fun and hilarity as they navigate their way through life, all while trying to make it big in the music industry. 

The three chipmunks and their human caregiver provide a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy, music, and heartwarming narrative. The films are not only intended for children since  Alvin and the Chipmunks  subtly explores relevant issues beneath the fun and frolic. Family, friendship, the trials of young adulthood, and the difficulty of satisfying both one’s own needs and those of one’s community are just some of the themes explored in the show.

Moreover, the films’ ageless humor can also appeal to adults. Those interested in an Alvin and the Chipmunks marathon can watch the eight films in any sequence. Still, we recommend watching them chronologically to eliminate plot holes, and here’s how. 

1. Alvin and the Chipmunks  (2007)

The first film on the list is Tim Hill’s live-action/animated Alvin and the Chipmunks from 2007. In the movie, we meet the talented chipmunks Alvin, Simon, and Theodore as they deal with the loss of their tree and subsequent relocation to Los Angeles. Once the tree is on exhibit in the city, the chipmunks run into David Seville ( Jason Lee ), a struggling musician who hears their music and hires them. Dave is so impressed by the chipmunks’ singing that he forms a band with them and gives them the name “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” 

Ian Hawke (David Cross) — a ruthless music businessman — takes the group under his wing as they become an overnight hit and uses them for his own gain. The film follows the Chipmunks as they struggle to stay close to Dave and each other despite the stresses of making it big in the music business. Despite their newfound success, the Chipmunks know nothing is more important than their friendship with Dave. This realization propels them to risk everything to save Dave from Ian, who takes him hostage. The success of  Alvin and the Chipmunks  led to the creation of several more films starring the endearing trio. The soundtrack — which features the Chipmunks’ distinctive high-pitched interpretations of popular songs — also did quite well commercially. 

2. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel  (2009)

The 2009 film  Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel  is the sequel to the live-action/animated  Alvin and the Chipmunks  from 2007. Betty Thomas takes the director’s chair to oversee the ever-entertaining Alvin, Simon, and Theodore’s next adventures. In The Squeakquel , Dave gets hurt at a benefit performance and is taken to a hospital in Paris, leaving the chipmunks in the care of Toby (Zachary Levi), his inept cousin. 

The chipmunks then have the added challenge of preparing for the Battle of the Bands while struggling with typical teen problems like sports, cliques, and even love interests – creating countless funny scenarios. Also making their debut in  The Squeakquel  are The Chipettes – a trio of female chipmunks comprised of Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeanette. Like the Chipmunks, the Chipettes fall victim to Ian Hawke – the conniving former JETT Records executive who has fallen on hard times since the first film’s events. Charmingly and amusingly, the film weaves together the stories of the Chipmunks and the Chipettes, who start competing in a musical war that quickly escalates into a battle of the sexes.

3. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked  (2011)

Third in the live-action/animated film series starring the chipmunks,  Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked  follows the misadventures of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, along with their female equivalents, the Chipettes – who return in this 2011 film directed by Mike Mitchell. The plot centers around a vacation cruise that goes wrong. The Chipmunks, Chipettes, and their guardian — Dave — board a luxury cruise ship for some relaxation. Their vacation, however, takes a wild turn when the ever-mischievous Alvin accidentally sets off a chain of events that leaves them all stuck on a deserted island.

The island journey has its share of thrills and perils, putting the chipmunks’ survival abilities to the test. They search for food, explore the island, and encounter a potential volcano eruption. Meanwhile, Dave searches for the missing Chipmunks and Chipettes with the reluctant help of former record executive Ian Hawke. One intriguing subplot includes Simon discovering a peculiar necklace that causes him to act differently and adopt the daring alter-ego “Simone,” resulting in an unusual interaction between him and the others, particularly Alvin.

4. The Chipmunk Adventure  (1987)

Directed by Janice Karman and produced by Ross Bagdasarian Jr. — the son of Ross Bagdasarian Sr., who originally created  The Chipmunks  in the late 1950s —  The Chipmunk Adventure  is a 1987 American animated musical film that sees the Chipmunks and the Chipettes pitted against one another in a hot-air balloon race across the world by Claudia and Klaus Furschtein, two diamond smugglers who are up to no good. The siblings believe they are participating in a charity race they organized. 

Unbeknownst to them, the diamond smugglers are using the race as a cover to deliver diamonds to various locations worldwide. The Chipmunks and Chipettes go on many exciting adventures, from evading a gang of locals in Borneo and saving a baby penguin in Antarctica to escaping a band of Arabian princes who mistake Brittany for a princess. The movie’s many musical numbers — in which the Chipmunks and Chipettes show off their singing and dancing skills — are among its many highlights. Favorite film tunes include “The Girls of Rock’ n’ Roll,” “Off to See the World,” and “Diamond Dolls.”

5. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip  (2015)

The live-action/animated feature  Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip  is the fourth in the series. Walt Becker directed the 2015 film about the Chipmunks’ antics on a road trip throughout America. They set out to stop their father figure, Dave, from proposing to his new fiancée Samantha (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) in Miami and abandoning them. Joining the adventure is Samantha’s teenage son, Miles (Josh Green), who, like the Chipmunks, is not thrilled about the potential union of their parents.

From an overzealous air marshal (Tony Hale) to a legendary bar fight in Texas, their trip to Miami is full of humorous misadventures and hurdles. The journey brings about character development and bonding for both Miles and the chipmunks. The Chipmunks learn valuable lessons about the meaning of family, and they eventually accept that Dave will always love them, even if he finally settles down with a wife and starts a family.

6. Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein  (1999)

The animated film  Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein  premiered on home video in 1999. Filmmaker Kathi Castillo brings something new to the  Alvin and the Chipmunks  series with this entry, which successfully blends horror aspects with the film’s family-friendly tone. The action kicks off with a performance by Alvin, Simon, and Theodore in an amusement park based on the film industry called Majestic Movie Studios. However, Alvin’s shenanigans quickly get them into hot water, and they end up stranded in the park after hours. When they visit the park’s scary attraction, they are shocked to learn that it isn’t fake and that the famed horror character Frankenstein’s monster has been brought back to life by an ambitious doctor.

The Chipmunks don’t find the monster frightening; they find him to be a pleasant fellow who’s just a little disoriented in the modern world. They decide to help the creature, who they’ve fondly named “Frankie,” and strive to protect him from the greedy and evil scientist who wants to use him for his own gain. However, after experiencing the monster’s lifestyle, Alvin finds himself in a more problematic situation. Following the failure of an experiment, Alvin takes on the demonic traits of a classic monster, wreaking havoc and causing distress for Simon, Theodore, and Frankie.

7. Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet The Wolfman  (2000)

In 2000, director Kathi Castillo brought us the animated feature  Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman . Like its predecessor,  Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein  mashes the original cast and themes with traditional horror stories. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are living a regular life when they start to suspect that their new neighbor, Mr. Talbot, is actually a werewolf and embark on an exciting expedition to prove it. Alvin, in particular, is obsessed with late-night monster movies, and his imagination runs wild, instilling fear and excitement in his brothers. 

As the brothers continue their inquiry, Theodore is bitten by a dog (which they suspect is Mr. Talbot in his werewolf form). He begins to exhibit weird behavior, including an increased appetite, remarkable strength, and growing fangs. The brothers, particularly Alvin, grow increasingly concerned that Theodore is transforming into a werewolf. In the meantime, the Chipmunks are also busy preparing for a play, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde , which runs parallel to the current events and adds another dimension of comedy and drama to the story. 

8. Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks  (2003)

Directed and produced by franchise co-owner Janice Karman,  Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks  takes the series in a new direction by depicting the Chipmunks and Chipettes as little children. This DTV release stands out from the rest of the series since it combines puppetry and animation instead of just the latter. It’s also unusual since it moves the protagonists out of their usual milieu of rock stardom and into an average home’s more grounded, everyday setting. 

The “Mini-Munks” — younger versions of Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor — spend most of the film at the house of a kind human figure named La-Lu. La-Lu’s house is full of enchantment, from the talking parrot Gilda to the stuffed bear Talky Teddy.  Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks  does not have a linear plot. It is more of an anthology than a single story, with episodes focusing on topics such as sharing, facing fears, and the value of cleanliness – issues relevant to kids.