Alvin and the Chipmunks The Mystery of the Easter Chipmunk
SCORE: 80
Alvin and the Chipmunks
The Mystery of the Easter Chipmunk is coming out on DVD February 10, in
the year of our Lord 2009. If you are reading this review past that date
then you should be able to find it. This disc contains five episodes
(The Easter Chipmunk, Snow Wrong, Special Kind of Champion, Thinking Cap
Trap, and Luck O' The Chipmunks) that make it to the 66 minute mark. So
one less episode than the Chipettes DVD, but the same amount of time.
The animation is at the same level as the previous release. The cartoon
characters animate nicely, and there are some areas that show their age.
The physical humor is present as in Snow Wrong Dave gets all wet
numerous times. I love how the clumsy character responsible apologizes,
and cleans up the mess. The friendly images of the Special Olympics is a
really important thing.
The whole Easter Bunny, Easter Chipmunk thing ignores the resurrection
of Jesus Christ, which bothered me. The lessons about having a good
attitude, trying your best, being a good sport, and people liking you
for you are all well received. I loved how Alvin learned from a disabled
boy in the Special Kind of Champion episode. One of my own children has
had developmental delay issues so it is nice to seen special needs
children being portrayed so well.
My children have watched this DVD multiple times already. It has some
replay value, but I am still not understanding why an entire season of
this series was not released. There are enough good episodes, and
interest in past cartoons that I believe an entire season would sell
well. Alvin and the Chipmunks interest children enough that is what
keeps it passing.
Alvin and the Chipmunks The Mystery of the Easter Chipmunk continues the
intelligent design layout of the past release. The children love to sing
along with the main theme song of Alvin and the Chipmunks. I must admit
it is a fun tune that sticks in the head, and makes the cartoon an
enjoyable experience.
The Easter Bunny, and Leprechauns are touched on in a couple of the
episodes on Alvin and the Chipmunks The Mystery of the Easter Chipmunk.
I really liked the Special Olympics, and Thinking Cap Trap episodes. In
my opinion there is more good lessons than bad ones. Your children will
eventually get exposed to certain bad ideas, so it can be used as an
opportunity to deal with them early on.
- Yolanda
Graphics: 86%
Sound: 76%
Replay/Extras: 70%
Gameplay: 89%
Family Friendly Factor: 81%
System: DVD
Publisher: Paramount
Rating: 'NR' for Not Rated
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