| Overall: | B |
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| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
| Run Time: | 92 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 31 Mar 2008 |
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Why Is Alvin and the Chipmunks Rated PG?
Despite what the trailers might imply, this film contains very little content parents are likely to find objectionable. One flatulence joke and the advertised excrement eating scene make up most of the script’s bathroom humor. A few mild rude comments, some social drinking and brief cartoon violence are also included. Most worrisome is the portrayal of a chipmunk inhaling helium to change his voice.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
