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Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks
	Film logo 2007–Present
Directed by	Tim Hill (1); Betty Thomas (2); Mike Mitchell (3); Walt Becker (4);
Written by	Will McRobb; Chris Viscardi (1); Jon Vitti (1-2); Jonathan Aibel; Glenn Berger (2-3); Randi Mayem Singer (4); Adam Sztykiel (4);
Produced by	Janice Karman; Ross Bagdasarian;
Starring	Jason Lee; David Cross (1-3); Justin Long; Matthew Gray Gubler; Jesse McCartney; Christina Applegate (2-4); Anna Faris (2-4); Amy Poehler (2-3); Kaley Cuoco (4); Cameron Richardson (1); Zachary Levi (2); Jenny Slate (3); Tony Hale (4); Kimberly Williams-Paisley (4); Josh Green (4); Bella Thorne (4);
Cinematography	Peter Lyons Collister (1 & 4); Anthony B. Richmond (2); Thomas Ackerman (3);
Edited by	Peter Berger (1); Matthew Friedman (2); Peter Amundson (3); Ryan Folsey (4);
Music by	Christopher Lennertz (1); David Newman (2); Mark Mothersbaugh (3 & 4);
Production; companies	Fox 2000 Pictures; Regency Enterprises; Bagdasarian Company; Dune Entertainment (1–3); TSG Entertainment (4);
Distributed by	20th Century Fox (since 2007)
Release date	2007–Present
Running time	268+ minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$300 million (4 films)
Box office	$1,284,604,782 (4 films)

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Alvin and the Chipmunks is a live-action film series, based on the characters of the same name created by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr.. The films are produced by Janice Karman and Ross Bagdasarian and released by 20th Century Fox. Live-action roles include Jason Lee (all four films) and David Cross (the first three films); voice roles for the CGI chipmunk characters are provided by Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Jesse McCartney in all four films, Christina Applegate and Anna Faris in the three sequels, Amy Poehler in the second and third films, and Kaley Cuoco in the fourth film.

Films

Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

In a tree farm, three musically inclined chipmunks, Alvin (Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler) and Theodore (Jesse McCartney), find their tree cut down and sent to Los Angeles. Once there, they meet the frustrated songwriter David Seville (Jason Lee), and despite a poor house-wrecking first impression, they impress him with their singing talent. Seeing the opportunity for success, both human and chipmunks make a pact for them to sing his songs. While that ambition proves a frustrating struggle with the difficult trio, the dream does come true after all. However, that success presents its own trials as their unscrupulous record executive, Ian Hawke (David Cross), plans to break up this family to exploit the boys. Can Dave and the Chipmunks discover what they really value amid the superficial glamour around them?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)

Pop sensations Alvin (Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler) and Theodore (Jesse McCartney) end up in the care of Dave Seville (Jason Lee)'s twenty-something cousin Toby (Zachary Levi). The boys must put aside music super stardom to return to school, and are tasked with saving the school's music program by winning the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as The Chipettes—Brittany (Christina Applegate), Jeanette (Anna Faris) and Eleanor (Amy Poehler). Romantic and musical sparks are ignited when the Chipmunks and Chipettes square off.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)

Dave (Jason Lee), the Chipmunks, and the Chipettes enjoy fun and mischief on a luxury cruise before their seafaring vacation takes an unexpected detour to an uncharted island. Now, the harder Alvin (Justin Long) and friends search for a way back to civilization, the more obvious it becomes that they aren't alone on this secluded island paradise.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)

In June 2013, 20th Century Fox announced that a fourth installment, Alvin and the Chipmunks 4, would be released on December 11, 2015.^[1] In August 2014, Randi Mayem Singer signed on to write the fourth installment.^[2] On December 18, 2014, it was announced that Walt Becker signed on to direct and that the film would be released on December 23, 2015. Alvin and the Chipmunks 4 has been titled Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.^[3]^[4] In February 2015, Tony Hale joined the cast.^[5] On October 14, 2015, it was announced that the film had been moved forward to December 18, 2015.^[6]

Reception

Box office performance

Film	Release date	Revenue			Budget	Ref.
Film	Release date	U.S. and Canada	Other territories	Worldwide	Budget	Ref.
Alvin and the Chipmunks	December 14, 2007 (2007-12-14)	$217,326,974	$144,009,659	$361,336,633	$60 millon	^[7]
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel	December 23, 2009 (2009-12-23)	$219,614,612	$223,525,393	$443,140,005	$75 million	^[8]
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked	December 16, 2011 (2011-12-16)	$133,110,742	$209,584,693	$342,695,435	$75 million	^[9]
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip	December 18, 2015 (2015-12-18)	$84,067,141	$108,089,586	$192,156,727	$90 million	^[10]
Total		$654,123,781	$685,273,085	$1,339,395,905	$300 million	^[11]

Critical and public response

Film	Rotten Tomatoes	Metacritic	CinemaScore^[12]
Alvin and the Chipmunks	27% (108 reviews)^[13]	39 (23 reviews)^[14]	A
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel	21% (82 reviews)^[15]	41 (20 reviews)^[16]	A
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked	12% (78 reviews)^[17]	24 (19 reviews)^[18]	B+
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip	17% (58 reviews)^[19]	33 (19 reviews)^[20]	A–
Average	19%	34	A–

Characters

Characters	Films
Characters	Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)	The Squeakquel (2009)	Chipwrecked (2011)	The Road Chip (2015)
Alvin Seville	Justin Long
Simon Seville	Matthew Gray Gubler
Theodore Seville	Jesse McCartney
David "Dave" Seville	Jason Lee
Ian Hawke	David Cross
Brittany		Christina Applegate
Jeanette		Anna Faris
Eleanor		Amy Poehler		Kaley Cuoco
Claire Wilson	Cameron Richardson
Gail	Jane Lynch
Toby Seville		Zachary Levi
Dr. Rubin		Wendie Malick
Julie Ortega		Anjelah Johnson
Aunt Jackie Seville		Kathryn Joosten
Ryan Edwards		Kevin G. Schmidt
Xander		Chris Warren, Jr.
Becca Kingston		Bridgit Mendler
Zoe			Jenny Slate
Captain Correlli			Andy Buckley
Simone			Alan Tudyk
Agent James Suggs				Tony Hale
Samantha				Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Miles				Josh Green
Ashley Grey				Bella Thorne

Note: A gray cell indicates character did not appear in that film.

Crew

Film	Director	Producer	Executive Producer	Writer	Composer	Editor	Director of photography
Alvin and the Chipmunks	Tim Hill	Janice Karman Ross Bagdasarian	Karen Rosenfelt Arnon Milchan Michele Imperato Stabile Steve Waterman	screenplay: Jon Vitti Will McRobb & Chris Viscardi story: Jon Vitti	Christopher Lennertz	Peter Berger	Peter Lyons Collister
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel	Betty Thomas			Jon Vitti Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger	David Newman	Matthew Friedman	Anthony B. Richmond
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked	Mike Mitchell		Karen Rosenfelt Arnon Milchan Neil Machlis Steve Waterman	Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger	Mark Mothersbaugh	Peter Amundson	Thomas Ackerman
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip	Walt Becker		Karen Rosenfelt Arnon Milchan John Starke Steve Waterman	Randi Mayem Singer Adam Sztykiel	Mark Mothersbaugh	Ryan Folsey	Peter Lyons Collister

References

^ Lussier, Germain (June 11, 2013). "Fox Dates 'Frankenstein,' 'Alvin and the Chipmunks 4′ and Animated Films Through 2018". SlashFilm. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
^ Douglas, Edward (August 22, 2014). "Mrs. Doubtfire Writer Signs Onto Alvin and the Chipmunks 4". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip". Movie Insider. December 20, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
^ Kit, Borys (December 18, 2014). "'Alvin and the Chipmunks 4' Finds a Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
^ "John Ortiz Joins 'Steve Jobs'; Tony Hale In 'Alvin & The Chipmunks 4′".
^ "'Alvin and the Chipmunks 4' Will Now Open Opposite 'Star Wars: Force Awakens'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks The Road Chip (2015)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
^ "CinemaScore". CinemaScore. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks". Metacritic. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009(". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel". Metacritic. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked". Metacritic. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
^ "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip". Metacritic. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

External links

Alvin and the Chipmunks at IMDb

[1] Lussier, Germain (June 11, 2013). "Fox Dates 'Frankenstein,' 'Alvin and the Chipmunks 4′ and Animated Films Through 2018". SlashFilm. Retrieved June 11, 2013.

[2] Douglas, Edward (August 22, 2014). "Mrs. Doubtfire Writer Signs Onto Alvin and the Chipmunks 4". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved August 22, 2014.

[3] "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip". Movie Insider. December 20, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.

[4] Kit, Borys (December 18, 2014). "'Alvin and the Chipmunks 4' Finds a Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2014.

[5] "John Ortiz Joins 'Steve Jobs'; Tony Hale In 'Alvin & The Chipmunks 4′".

[6] "'Alvin and the Chipmunks 4' Will Now Open Opposite 'Star Wars: Force Awakens'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-10-14.

[7] "Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 5, 2015.

[8] "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 5, 2015.

[9] "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 5, 2015.

[10] "Alvin and the Chipmunks The Road Chip (2015)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 6, 2016.

[11] "Alvin and the Chipmunks". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 5, 2015.

[12] "CinemaScore". CinemaScore. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

[13] "Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

[14] "Alvin and the Chipmunks". Metacritic. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

[15] "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009(". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

[16] "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel". Metacritic. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

[17] "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

[18] "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked". Metacritic. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

[19] "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

[20] "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip". Metacritic. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

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