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Alvin and the Chipmunks

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Do you find the Chipmunks cute? I do. I love the three of them! But of course, just like everyone else, I have my own favorite and it’s Simon who won my heart. Probably because I myself, is a geek too. Yea even when I was still a child, I already know that I’m the nerdy type.

Looking back, I remember dragging my father to the nearest video rental shop just to get as many beta tapes of the Alvin and the Chipmunks as possible. Sunday has always been a cartoon day for us and it won’t be complete without Alvin, Theodore and Simon. Well who can blame us for being so enticed to them? I mean they’re such an adorable creature! And their high-pitched voice is just compelling enough to get you addicted to them. Too bad, kids of today never really had the chance to know them.


So anyway, imagine my excitement when I first heard of their comeback in the silver screen. Though I had my doubt at first that the CG graphics won’t do them justice. But overall, the movie was pure fun. I had a blast watching it! Love the movie even if it was short. But of course, it’s a CG film so what do you expect. Nonetheless, Alvin and the Chipmunks is a fun-filled film that both kids and adults will surely enjoy.*****

Meet the Characters

  • Alvin Seville: Alvin is an emotional roller coaster. His enthusiasm is boundless and his despair bottomless. The term look before you leap definitely doesn’t apply to Alvin, who is impulsive, charming, musical and full of animal magnetism. What others might characterize as half-baked schemes, Alvin prefers to see as challenging the ordinary. Alvin’s signature color is red. He knows how to play the guitar and harmonica.
  • Simon Seville: In addition to having an IQ just north of Einstein, Simon possesses a very dry sense of humor as well as a keen wit. His chess master mind allows him to anticipate Alvin’s hare-brained schemes (Simon’s phrase, not Alvin’s) and devise the solution that is invariably required. In the end, Simon loves Alvin, although he secretly worries that they share the same gene pool. Simon’s signature color is blue. He can play the keyboard and the bass.
  • Theodore Seville: He is the child of innocence. He is shy, loving, sensitive, gullible, trusting and naive. In short, he is an easy target for Alvin’s manipulations. In fact, Theodore often holds the swing vote between his two brothers’ choices of action. Simon appeals to Theodore’s better nature while Alvin goes straight to bribery. He constantly gets snack attacks and would always like something to eat. Theodore’s signature color is green. His instrument is the drums.
  • David “Dave” Seville: Like any other single parent trying to raise three kids, let alone three hyperactive chipmunks, Dave has his patience tested on a daily basis. Not only does he juggle his professional life as the songwriter for the musical trio, but he’s also the Chipmunks’ father and confidant. While Dave struggles to remain calm and objective, Alvin often pushes him over the edge, reducing Dave to his famous yell, “AAAAL-VIIIIN!!”

Alvin and the Chipmunks Fun Facts

  • Contrary to what most people believe, Alvin and the Chipmunks really started off as an animated singing group as what the creator originally intended. But due to its overwhelming success, the animated singing group was then given several animated cartoon series and motion pictures
  • Alvin and the Chipmunks was created Ross Bagdasarian, Sr.. in 1958
  • Originally the singing chipmunks were called David Seville and the Chipmunks
  • The voices of the group were all performed by Ross Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to render the chipmunks high-pitched tones.
  • the Chipmunks themselves are named after the executives of their original record label, Liberty Records: Alvin Bennett (the president), Simon Waronker (the founder and owner), and Theodore Keep (the chief engineer)

(source: wikipedia.org)

The Chipmunks famous Christmas Song

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