It surely is no miracle of modern film-making (or script-writing, for that matter), but if you go see this film hoping for either, look in the mirror to see who's to blame. It's a tame, predictable, nonthreatening story with a lot of chuckle-inducing antics and one-liners from SINGING CHIPMUNKS. An enjoyable way to blow an afternoon.
Lee is serviceable as the hard-luck good guy straight man for the CGI critters who, of course, gets the girl in the end. I enjoyed Cross' role as the main antagonist, though as someone who hopefully ends up in the music business in the future I actually found him somewhat sympathetic! None of the 'munks are voiced by particularly big name stars, though even the most recognizable, Alvin (voiced by the 'Mac' in the 'Mac and PC' ads) is unrecognizable.
Bottom line, it's a goofy little chucklefest. If you're up for that, go and enjoy. If not, there are lots of other pictures out there.
6/10
Lee is serviceable as the hard-luck good guy straight man for the CGI critters who, of course, gets the girl in the end. I enjoyed Cross' role as the main antagonist, though as someone who hopefully ends up in the music business in the future I actually found him somewhat sympathetic! None of the 'munks are voiced by particularly big name stars, though even the most recognizable, Alvin (voiced by the 'Mac' in the 'Mac and PC' ads) is unrecognizable.
Bottom line, it's a goofy little chucklefest. If you're up for that, go and enjoy. If not, there are lots of other pictures out there.
6/10