Alvin and the Chipmunks (DVD, 2009, Movie Cash ; Dual Side)

I know this is a children's movie (and I'm 47), but I believe it was done extremely well. They thought of so much detail! I also thought the casting was perfect!

The animation was seamless (all the hairs moved and were shiny). The chipmunks' eyes sparkled. By this, I mean, you can see the reflection of the light on their eyes. Their reflection on David's glasses was very cleverly shown when they went to his house and surprised him with a song one night and he said, "welcome to Jett records." And when they did their dance steps, you could see clearly what they were doing as if they were humans, and they are such tiny creatures!

The writing was perfect. There was humor for kids and adults alike. I would like to think that most adults caught Alvin's comment about their parents being hippies, leading them to leave the young chipmunks early to join a commune. That totally cracked me up!

I was also amazed at how they showed Alvin with the most expressive facial expressions since he is the most emotional one of the three. Or how they depicted how innocent and child-like Theodore looks and sounds. By the same token, it was amazing how super smart (geeky and nerdy too) Simon truly is.

Marketing wise, though (a little off topic), Fox could have done so much. They could have partnered with the Eggo waffles folks since it was the chipmunks' favorite food. They could have had a McDonald's or a Burger King chipmunk meal or even a waffle extravaganza at IHOP restaurant.

And as far as the DVD release, it would have been ideal if they showed the human counterparts of the chipmunks as they recorded a few lines. But there was no reference to them except for their names (Justin Long [Alvin], Matthew Gray Gubler [Simon], Jesse McCartney [Theodore]).

Overall, the chipmunks rock! I can't wait to see another Munk movie!!!