About Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

The movie Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, released in 2009, is the sequel to the 2007 film Alvin and the Chipmunks. The second installment introduces the Chipettes—Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor—who the chipmunks meet at their school. The plot centers on the Chipmunks and the Chipettes competing in a music contest while also dealing with school life.

Making / Production

Produced by 20th Century Fox and Regency Enterprises, the film is directed by Betty Thomas. The Squeakquel was written by Jon Vitti, Jonathan Aibel, and Glenn Berger, continuing the story of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore.

Actors

• Jason Lee: Plays Dave Seville, who has a difficult task of reining in the unruly Chipmunks.
• Justin Long: Provides the voice for Alvin, the mischievous leader of the Chipmunks.
• Matthew Gray Gubler: Voices Simon, the brainiest and arguably the most sensible of the Chipmunks.
• Jesse McCartey: Lends his voice for Theodore, the youngest and often, the most innocent Chipmunk.
• Christina Applegate: Voices Brittany, the lead singer of the Chipettes.
• Anna Faris: Is the voice for Jeanette, the smartest of the Chipettes.
• Amy Poehler: Gives life to the character of Eleanor, the youngest and sweetest of the Chipettes.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This sequel is also the first live-action/ CG sequel to feature the singing female chipmunks, the Chipettes.
• Though they play brothers in the film, Justin Long (Alvin) and Jesse McCartney (Theodore) were both born in 1987 and both launched acting careers in 1998.

Awards

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel was nominated for the Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Movie, and also nominated for the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie: Music/Dance.

Quotes

• "Is there something you want to talk about? Because I notice you haven't been yourself lately." - Simon
• "That's because I've been too busy being you." - Alvin

Music, Soundtrack

• "You Really Got Me" - The Chipmunks ft. Honor Society
• "Hot N Cold" - The Chipettes
• "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" - The Chipettes
• "We Are Family" - The Chipmunks & The Chipettes