Natasha and I took my very awesome god-daughter out to see Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 this afternoon, which was a lot of fun. Sortof disappointed that they didn’t sing more, but the story was cute and made a weird sort of “chipmunks go to highschool” sense even though I never saw the first one.

I have to admit, I was a huge fan of the cartoon when I was a kid, so it was a big thrill to see the Chipettes brought to life. Holy obscure 80’s reference, batman!

You could tell the VFX studio had all the wrinkles ironed out of making CG talking chipmunks – the characters looked great and the lipsynch was right on. Lots of emotional range in their little chipmunk faces, and excellent over-the-top dance routine flourishes that would make Beyonce blush. Amazing cast, too – the Chipettes include Amy Poehler and Anna Farris, who I think are both really funny (although completely wasted in roles that crank their voices up 12 octaves).

No really, I actually liked it. Quit looking at me like that!