Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

"Fast & furry-ous."

2015 1h 32m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 1,804

FamilyComedyAdventureAnimation

Synopsis

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Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in New York City - and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal.

“Fast & furry-ous.”

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Cast

Jason Lee
Dave
Justin Long
Alvin (voice)
Matthew Gray Gubler
Simon (voice)
Jesse McCartney
Theodore (voice)
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Samantha
Josh Green
Miles
Tony Hale
Agent Suggs
Bella Thorne
Ashley Grey

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Walt Becker
Writers: Angelo Libutti, Randi Mayem Singer, Adam Sztykiel
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $90M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Alvin and the Chipmunks Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Walt Becker, shot by Peter Lyons Collister. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Mothersbaugh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ryan Folsey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

RUNTIME

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Jason Lee and Justin Long and Matthew Gray Gubler carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Fast & furry-ous.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Walt Becker directs. Peter Lyons Collister behind the camera. Mark Mothersbaugh scores. Ryan Folsey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Mid-budget at $90M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Part of the "Alvin and the Chipmunks Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Walt Becker, shot by Peter Lyons Collister. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Mark Mothersbaugh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Ryan Folsey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jason Lee and Justin Long and Matthew Gray Gubler carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Fast & furry-ous.".
9IMDB entry: tt2974918 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 21 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Peter Lyons Collister
Original score: Mark Mothersbaugh
Editing: Ryan Folsey
Production design: Richard Holland
Costume design: Mary Claire Hannan
Makeup / hair: Teresa Morgan
VFX supervisor: Ken McGaugh
Stunt coordinator: Jack Gill
Runtime: 92 min · 1h 32m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $90,000,000
Box office: $233,755,553
Return: 260% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)

Part of

Alvin and the Chipmunks Collection

Alvin and the Chipmunks is a 2007 American live-action comedy film directed by Tim Hill. Based on the characters of the same name created by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., the film stars Jason Lee, David Cross, and Cameron Richardson with the voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney. The first film was followed by three sequels: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, released on December 23, 2009, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, released on December 16, 2011 and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, released on December 18, 2015.

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r96sk2021-01-01
★ 5/10
My first film of 2021 - I know, I know... hold back your jealousy. I've watched the preceding three films and, genuinely, enjoyed the first two, the third isn't good but isn't bad either. <em>'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip'</em> is easily the weakest entry, but I still find it impossible to dislike these films. They're stupid but they kinda work, at least in terms of what their intended purpose is. The casting is quite something. Jason Lee, somewhat surprisingly, returns, with new addition Bella Thorne - who appears in, like, four scenes. You also have Christina Applegate, Anna Faris and Kaley Cuoco in voice roles, alongside appearances from "Crazy Eyes", "Stifler's Mom", "savior Jared" and "Crabman". Iykyk. I didn't care for any of it, the story is clichéd, nonsensical and woefully written - and there's barely even a road trip. I do, though, like the chipmunk animation, I chuckled a few times due to how they are animated. Rubbish no doubt, yet I can't say I hate it to be honest.
Andre Gonzales2023-07-03
★ 6/10
I would have to say this is probably my least favorite out of the series. It is funny but I'd rather watch the chipmunks get into mischief then his girlfriends son being jelly.
RealZero2025-07-02
★ 7/10
As with the previous movies, a cute little movie about family, finding your family, and what it can mean to stick together as one. And while I prefer the third movie in about all aspects, it was still a cute movie. The boys have to get on a road trip with a potentially future human step-brother that is a big bully and are forced to work together. And while said human step-brother is really, really exhausting in the beginning and made me fear this whole movie would become really straining, his character development is quick enough to allow the movie to turn into a cute and silly version of a road trip movie. There's a new antagonist, some really crazy and fun party moments and even one or two jokes that had me laugh out loud for a moment. Otherwise the movie is very similar to the others: family misunderstandings, problems, people learning how to live with each other and support each other as they should. The story of the antagonist is a bit ridiculous, but it fits the movies tone in silliness. And in the end, the film closes with a really cute and heartwarming end and it's a pity it's most likely the last in this series of movies. The negative parts? You see how I only talk about "the boys" and "brothers"? Well, the Chipettes only have two very small parts in this one and are mostly not important. And that's not only sad because I consider them damn cute and need more of them, but also because it means the only interaction and development happens between the boys and their step-brother-to-be. This is a bit of a pity as I really enjoyed the Chipmunks/Chipettes interaction in the third movie. But well: if you enjoyed the family theme and atmosphere of the first three movies, this one does that fine, as well! Give me more Chipettes! <3