Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Christmas

1981

Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical

6
IMDb Rating 7.1/10 10 848 848

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Plot summary

Alvin learns the true meaning of Christmas.

Director

Phil Monroe Photo
Phil Monroe

Top cast

Frank Welker Photo
Frank Welker as Santa Claus
R.J. Williams Photo
R.J. Williams as Tommy Waterford
June Foray Photo
June Foray as Mrs. Waterford
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Photo
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. as Alvin
720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay
224.44 MB
960*720
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
12 hr 24 min
Seeds 4
416.29 MB
1440*1080
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
12 hr 24 min
Seeds 18

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Horst_In_Translation 6 / 10

Decent Christmas special

Reviewed by Michael_Elliott

Nice Film but Even Better Music

Chipmunk Christmas, A (1981) *** (out of 4) Nice holiday film has Alvin learning about a sick child who only wants a golden harmonica for Christmas. Since the kid's parents are too poor to be able to buy it, Alvin just gives him his own not knowing that David has signed him up for a concert where he must use it. Now the chipmunks must try and earn enough money to buy a new one and not let David know. At just around twenty-minutes there's certainly nothing ground-breaking here but there's no denying that it's a cute story and the chipmunk treatment manages to get the message across without it ever being too preachy or in-your-face. I think what works so well here is that the story is told in such a way that it can be enjoyed by not only kids but also their parents. There are some terrific comic moments including a bit where dogs are used as Santa's reindeers and of course a cat comes by for a visit, which ends in disaster. The main reason to check the film out is for its soundtrack, which includes some terrific Christmas songs by the chipmunks. Deck the Halls, Silent Night (harmonica solo), Chipmunk Jingle Bells and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas are just a few of the terrific songs.
Reviewed by utgard14 7 / 10

Sweet

Christmas story where the usually selfish Alvin gives his favorite harmonica to a sick boy named Tommy. Worried Dave will be upset he gave away his harmonica, Alvin starts scheming for a way to make money to buy a new one. Needless to say, things don't go as planned for Alvin. They rarely do. Anybody who likes the Chipmunks will love this cartoon. If you're unfamiliar with the Chipmunks or only know of them from the recent movies, I'm sure you'll still find lots to like here. It's got heart and humor and some nice Christmas songs. Also, even though it deals with Christmas and a sick child, it never gets too syrupy or corny. It's a cute, sweet story that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Give it a shot. I think you'll like it.
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