Alvin and the Chipmunks was a pretty cute movie, but clearly aimed at a younger crowd. I think it did a fine job capturing the essence of the original series while still re-introducing us to a world where not only can Chipmunks talk, but they can sing in three part harmony.
Now we are being delivered a sequel. Pardon me, a “Squeakquel” and not only that but the new poster gives us our first look at their rivals, The Chippettes.
I can deal with putting clothes on animals. Its funny. But I have always looked upon animals as gender neutral. I am fully aware of gender differences in animals, but it is inconsequential. A dog is just a dog whether its a girl or boy. But dressing up chipmunks in outfits suitable for Britney Spear’s next concert tour just sits strange with me.
In this live action presentation of the Chipmunks, they made them ACTUAL chipmunks. Maybe a tiny bit bigger. Unlike the cartoon where they were the size of young boys, and everyone casually disregarded that they were taking animals in clothes. This puts them firmly in the fantasy category of Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse. Anthropomorphic silliness.
You put lipstick on a chipmunk and I am going to feel really creeped out by it.
