Alvin and the Chipmunks movie - Page 2

*Deathknight* · 07-04-2007, 11:53 PM

God, say it isn't so. Why must they keep butchering 80s classics and making them into live action. ARGH, come up with something original for once!

*Drtooth* · 07-05-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Deathknight

God, saw it isn't so. Why must they keep butchering 80s classics and making them into live action. ARGH, come up with something original for once!

You mean a 1950's classic, don't you?

Unless there is some connection or refference to Clyde Crashcup this will be a total POS...

Oooh... white gangsta rap for kids... that's not gonna suck at all.

At least put the series (either one) on DVD to soften the blow in full sets...

Chipmunks got to the movies only had 3 episodes and NONE of them were "Back to Alvin's Future!"

*Revan* · 07-05-2007, 11:27 AM

I was never much of a chipmunks fan so I must ask.
Was an explanation ever given as to why there are enormous humanoid talking chimpmunks wearing clothing and living amonst society? Or are we just supposed to believe it just because. Ooze perhaps.

Anyway, an origin story might be a bit overdoing it for a children's movie anyway. Kids don't really care how, they just want to laugh and see chimpmucks I suppose.

*KROW* · 07-05-2007, 11:29 AM

Jason Lee? Come on! Bob Saget would have been GOLD!

*DrSpengler* · 07-05-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

You mean a 1950's classic, don't you?

Unless there is some connection or refference to Clyde Crashcup this will be a total POS...

Oooh... white gangsta rap for kids... that's not gonna suck at all.

At least put the series (either one) on DVD to soften the blow in full sets...

Chipmunks got to the movies only had 3 episodes and NONE of them were "Back to Alvin's Future!"

Man, I haven't seen the original-original series in forever. They used to rerun it either on either Cartoon Network or Nick a long time ago. I think I liked the 80's version more, but the old show was still pretty good.

I'll have to see if I can You Tube it.

weredog · 07-05-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

I was never much of a chipmunks fan so I must ask.
Was an explanation ever given as to why there are enormous humanoid talking chimpmunks wearing clothing and living amonst society? Or are we just supposed to believe it just because. Ooze perhaps.

Anyway, an origin story might be a bit overdoing it for a children's movie anyway. Kids don't really care how, they just want to laugh and see chimpmucks I suppose.

I think the closest thing to an origin story was the episode where they meet their mom, who is living out in the forest like a normal woodland creature. She left them on Dave's doorstep when they were infants for some reason.

*ZariusTwo* · 07-05-2007, 12:27 PM

The 80's series was the definitive one, that's arguable. The 1930s Chipmunks were breakthroughs in concept comedy art, but they had'nt had a really strong voice as characters.

The episode with their mom is priceless. She gets taken in by the big city lifestyle, and only spaps out of her funk when Theordore nearly dies in a fire

*Revan* · 07-05-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

Jason Lee? Come on! Bob Saget would have been GOLD!

Amen to that! I've been noticing lately that Saget has appeared in roles that... are different than his full house image. He will never shake that Danny Tanner. He would have made a perfect Dave.

*VaughnMichael* · 07-05-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

Amen to that! I've been noticing lately that Saget has appeared in roles that... are different than his full house image. He will never shake that Danny Tanner. He would have made a perfect Dave.

Yes thats because he actully wants to be known as a real actor now not some fullhouse throwback.
And I'm not sure if you guys have seen it yet but try looking up something some friends of mine worked on with him in it call "Farce of the Penguins"
He's pretty funny in it and omg gasp he's dirty and swears just like a real person.
But yeah I have to agree that he would have been a better choice than Jason for this movie.

*Revan* · 07-05-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

Yes thats because he actully wants to be known as a real actor now not some fullhouse throwback.
And I'm not sure if you guys have seen it yet but try looking up something some friends of mine worked on with him in it call "Farce of the Penguins"
He's pretty funny in it and omg gasp he's dirty and swears just like a real person.
But yeah I have to agree that he would have been a better choice than Jason for this movie.

Wait, you know some people who worked on farce of the penguins! That's cool. I saw it. Saget and Cook were my favs.
I wonder how they came to choose Lee, if they approached Lee and asked him or if they auditioned the part. Long live Bob Saget!

*DrSpengler* · 07-05-2007, 02:29 PM

Found this over at Penny Arcade...

If you substituted the fake Ruxpin poster with the real Alvin and the Chipmunks poster, the joke would mostly remain intact.

*VaughnMichael* · 07-05-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Found this over at Penny Arcade...

If you substituted the fake Ruxpin poster with the real Alvin and the Chipmunks poster, the joke would mostly remain intact.

Indeed but I love the Ruxpin cartoon I've got both dvds and I would infact murder anyone in hollywood who messed with that show or property.
Pretty funny as joke though.

*Revan* · 07-05-2007, 02:46 PM

Nice gun!

Ruxpin... Teddy Ruxpin

*KROW* · 07-05-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

Yes thats because he actully wants to be known as a real actor now not some fullhouse throwback.
And I'm not sure if you guys have seen it yet but try looking up something some friends of mine worked on with him in it call "Farce of the Penguins"
He's pretty funny in it and omg gasp he's dirty and swears just like a real person.
But yeah I have to agree that he would have been a better choice than Jason for this movie.

I've seen Saget's stand-up routine. Man, is he filthy!

It's like a breath of fresh air from the bucket of pink frosting that is Full House. I've also seen Farce of the Penguins. It was a really neat film with some funny scenes. I was astounded by the cast of celebrities who put their voices in that movie. Awesome.

Oh, and I can definitely see some form of horrid Teddy Ruxpin resurrection happening; not a sure thing, but it is possible.

*DrSpengler* · 07-05-2007, 05:36 PM

Oh c'mon, who here HASN'T seen Half Baked?

Dave Chappelle (at a drug abuse support group): "I have a problem...I'm addicted to weed."

Bob Sagat: "Weed isn't an addiction! I sucked *bleep* for coke! You ever suck *bleep* for coke!? THAT'S an addiction!"

*everyone boos Chappelle out of the room*

*VaughnMichael* · 07-05-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

*everyone boos Chappelle out of the room*

As well they should.

**Barkworm** · 07-06-2007, 03:42 AM

Don't tell me the Chipmunks are going to rap...

*Drtooth* · 07-06-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KROW

Oh, and I can definitely see some form of horrid Teddy Ruxpin resurrection happening; not a sure thing, but it is possible.

It's called TJ Bearytales. It's not the property resufcaing, though... just someone saying," You know what? I bet we can ripoff Teddy Ruxpin and no child will ever realise it".

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Don't tell me the Chipmunks are going to rap...

Actually... they did twice at least. Once in some retrospective special hosted by Will Smith, and once in Back to Alvin's Future... of course, I will say the latter of the two was more artistically done, as they were in the 1950's and 1950's Dave thought they were going crazy or something.

And it's a total remake, huh? Wanna know why TMNT worked? It WASN'T a remake, but a floating sequal. It worked for fans of the first movies, and the new generation... not just one or the other. People think you have to make something that appeals to kids, but throw in sexual innuendos and pop culture refferences for the adults...

Anyway, if you want a funny version of the Chipmunks origin, check this out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpNNduExImk

weredog · 07-06-2007, 10:15 AM

They actually did rerelease Teddy Ruxpin recently. I saw them at Wal Mart a few months ago. They looked just like the original as far as I can tell.

*Sewer Bull* · 07-06-2007, 10:37 AM

Wow. This poster is simply amazing. It made my day.

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Yeah, but that was before you realize how hot and full of innuendo the Chippetes and their music were.

Watch "The Chipmunk Adventure", in particular the scene they sing about trying to nail a guy in a temple full of snakes.

You mean this scene?

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Deathknight Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: One of the 972 rooms of the technodrome Posts: 1,995	God, say it isn't so. Why must they keep butchering 80s classics and making them into live action. ARGH, come up with something original for once! __________________ Shredder: "Ninja hall of fame? Ha! Where's MY statue?!" -My Brother, the Bad Guy Last edited by Deathknight; 07-16-2007 at 12:44 AM.

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Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	I was never much of a chipmunks fan so I must ask. Was an explanation ever given as to why there are enormous humanoid talking chimpmunks wearing clothing and living amonst society? Or are we just supposed to believe it just because. Ooze perhaps. Anyway, an origin story might be a bit overdoing it for a children's movie anyway. Kids don't really care how, they just want to laugh and see chimpmucks I suppose. __________________

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ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,501	The 80's series was the definitive one, that's arguable. The 1930s Chipmunks were breakthroughs in concept comedy art, but they had'nt had a really strong voice as characters. The episode with their mom is priceless. She gets taken in by the big city lifestyle, and only spaps out of her funk when Theordore nearly dies in a fire __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

07-05-2007, 02:46 PM	#33
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	Nice gun! Ruxpin... Teddy Ruxpin __________________

07-05-2007, 02:29 PM	#31
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Found this over at Penny Arcade... If you substituted the fake Ruxpin poster with the real Alvin and the Chipmunks poster, the joke would mostly remain intact.

07-05-2007, 05:36 PM	#35
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Oh c'mon, who here HASN'T seen Half Baked? Dave Chappelle (at a drug abuse support group): "I have a problem...I'm addicted to weed." Bob Sagat: "Weed isn't an addiction! I sucked bleep for coke! You ever suck bleep for coke!? THAT'S an addiction!" everyone boos Chappelle out of the room

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Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,759	Don't tell me the Chipmunks are going to rap... __________________ Make ****, not kill!

07-06-2007, 10:15 AM	#39
weredog Random Punk Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 49	They actually did rerelease Teddy Ruxpin recently. I saw them at Wal Mart a few months ago. They looked just like the original as far as I can tell.