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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = The Chipmunk Adventure
| name = The Chipmunk Adventure
| image = Chipmunkadventure1987.jpg
| image = Chipmunkadventure1987.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Janice Karman]]
| director = [[Janice Karman]]
| producer = [[Ross Bagdasarian Jr.]]
| producer = Ross Bagdasarian
| writer = {{Plainlist|
| writer = {{Plainlist|
* Janice Karman
* Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
* [[Ross Bagdasarian Jr.|Ross Bagdasarian]]
* [[Janice Karman]]
}}
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| starring = {{Plainlist|<!-- PER POSTER CREDITS BILLING BLOCK ORDER. -->
* The Chipmunks
* Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
* [[Janice Karman]]
* [[The Chipettes]]
* [[Dody Goodman]]
* [[Susan Tyrrell]]
* [[Anthony De Longis]]
* [[Frank Welker]]
* [[Ken Sansom]]
* [[Nancy Cartwright]]
}}
}}
| music = [[Randy Edelman]]
| music = [[Randy Edelman]]
| editing = Tony Mizgalski
| editing = Tony Mizgalski
| studio = Bagdasarian Productions
| studio = [[Bagdasarian Productions]]
| distributor = [[The Samuel Goldwyn Company]]
| distributor = [[The Samuel Goldwyn Company]]
| released = {{Film date|1987|5|22}}
| released = {{Film date|1987|5|22}}
| runtime = 78 minutes
| runtime = 78 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
| based_on = {{based on|[[Alvin and the Chipmunks]]||[[Ross Bagdasarian Sr.]]}}
| based_on = {{based on|[[Alvin and the Chipmunks]]||[[Ross Bagdasarian Sr.]]}}
| gross = $6.8 million<ref name="mojo" />
| gross = $6.8 million<ref name="mojo" />
}}
}}
'''''The Chipmunk Adventure''''' is a 1987 American [[Animation|animated]] [[Musical film|musical]]-[[comedy film]] based on the [[Saturday-morning cartoon]] series ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983 TV series)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]''.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Lenburg |first1=Jeff |title=The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons |date=1999 |publisher=Checkmark Books |isbn=0-8160-3831-7 |access-date=6 June 2020 |url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780816038312/page/173/mode/2up |page=173}}</ref> Directed by [[Janice Karman]] and written by Karman and [[Ross Bagdasarian Jr.]], it stars the voices of Karman, Bagdasarian, and [[Dody Goodman]], and follows [[Alvin and the Chipmunks|the Chipmunks]] and [[the Chipettes]] as they go on a hot air balloon race around the world that is the cover for a diamond smuggling ring.
'''''The Chipmunk Adventure''''' is a 1987 American animated [[Musical film|musical]]-[[adventure film|adventure]] comedy film based on the [[Saturday-morning cartoon]] series ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983 TV series)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]'' and the [[Alvin and the Chipmunks]] virtual brand and media franchise created by [[Ross Bagdasarian Sr.]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Lenburg |first1=Jeff |title=The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons |date=1999 |publisher=Checkmark Books |isbn=0-8160-3831-7 |access-date=6 June 2020 |url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780816038312/page/173/mode/2up |page=173}}</ref> Directed by [[Janice Karman]] and written by Karman and [[Ross Bagdasarian Jr.]], it follows the Chipmunks and [[the Chipettes]] as they go on a hot air balloon race around the world that is the cover for a diamond smuggling ring while their owner David is out on a trip and being hunted down by Claudia and Klaus Furschtein.


After the success of the ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' television series on [[NBC]], several companies had been interested in financing an ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' film. Bagdasarian Jr. and Karman decided to finance the movie themselves. Animators from ''[[The Black Cauldron (film)|The Black Cauldron]]'' (1985) worked on the film after its box-office flop caused many animators to get laid off from [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. The animation was provided overseas to several regions such as [[Utah]] and Canada. [[Randy Edelman]] composed the music after he was visited by Bagdasarian Jr. in London. Production lasted for a year.<ref name=":2" />
== Plot ==
<!-- Per WP:FILMPLOT, plot summaries for feature films should be between 400 to 700 words. -->
When their guardian [[David Seville]] goes to Europe on business, [[Alvin and the Chipmunks|the Chipmunks]]—Alvin, Simon, and Theodore—are left home in [[Los Angeles]] with their babysitter, Ms. Miller. Later, the Chipmunks and [[the Chipettes|Chipettes]]—Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor—play the [[arcade game]] ''Around the World in 30 Days'', and Alvin and Brittany argue over which would win an actual race around the world. They are overheard by international diamond-smuggling siblings Claudia and Klaus Furschtein, who have $5 million worth of diamonds to distribute to buyers but no couriers who are unknown to their nemesis, Jamal. Claudia tricks the children into being unwitting [[mule (smuggling)|mules]], offering to arrange a real race around the world between the Chipmunks and Chipettes for a $100,000 prize. To participate, Alvin records a phone call to Dave and edits it to trick Ms. Miller into believing that Dave wants the Chipmunks to meet him in Europe.


''The Chipmunk Adventure'' was released on May 22, 1987, and grossed $6.8 million at the box office, making it a moderate box-office success. The film initially received mixed reviews from critics. Most critics praised the animation, visuals, and soundtrack, but the plot and voices of the Chipmunks and Chipettes were polarizing. Stereotypes of foreign characters were also criticized. Retrospective reviews of the film became more positive. It was the Chipmunks' first theatrical film; the franchise's second film, ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (film)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]'', was released on December 14, 2007.
The two teams set off by [[hot air balloon]], each given a different route and twelve dolls made in their likenesses, which they are to exchange at designated locations for dolls in the likenesses of the other team to confirm they visited the locations. They meet a ten-years old young girl named Annick Starlight who helps them to take travels. Unbeknownst to them, their dolls are filled with diamonds, and those they are receiving contain cash. The Furschteins' butler, Mario, is secretly an informant for Jamal, who dispatches two of his men to acquire the dolls. The Chipmunks' first stop is [[Mexico City]], where they join in a [[festival|fiesta]]. In [[Bermuda]], the Chipettes [[scuba diving|scuba dive]] to make their first exchange and Brittany is almost eaten by a [[shark]]. The teams continue their journeys, exchanging their dolls in various countries along the way. Jamal's men tail them, but fail to get the dolls due to various mishaps. The teams cross paths in [[Athens]], where they try to outperform one another in a musical number at the [[Acropolis]] and are almost spotted by Dave.


== Plot<!-- Per WP:FILMPLOT, plot summaries for feature films should be between 400 to 700 words. -->==
Frustrated by his men's failures, Jamal enlists the aid of a young [[sheikh]] who has his mercenaries capture the Chipettes in [[Giza]]. Rather than turn them over to Jamal, the prince desires instead to marry Brittany, and gifts her a baby [[penguin]]. The girls perform a song to [[snake charming|charm the cobras]] guarding their dolls, escape in their balloon, and detour to [[Antarctica]] to return the baby penguin to its family. Learning that they have deviated from their route, Claudia sends her thugs after them. The girls and Annick escape but discover the diamonds and cash inside the dolls, realize they have been deceived, and set out to find the boys.
When [[Dave Seville]] goes to Europe on a business trip, [[Alvin and the Chipmunks|the Chipmunks]]—Alvin, Simon, and Theodore—are left home in [[Los Angeles]] with their babysitter, Miss Miller. Later, the Chipmunks and [[the Chipettes|Chipettes]]—Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor—play an [[arcade game]] ''Around the World in 30 Days'', and Alvin and Brittany argue over which would win an actual race around the world after Brittany wins the game. They are overheard by international diamond-smuggling siblings Klaus and Claudia Furschtein, who have $5 million worth of diamonds to distribute to buyers but no couriers who are unknown to their nemesis, Jamal. Claudia tricks the children into being unwitting [[mule (smuggling)|mules]], offering to arrange a real race around the world between the Chipmunks and Chipettes for a $100,000 prize. To participate, Alvin records a phone call to Dave and edits it to trick Ms. Miller into believing that Dave wants the Chipmunks to meet him in Europe.


The two teams set off by [[hot air balloon]], each given a different route and twelve dolls made in their likenesses, which they are to exchange at designated locations for dolls in the likenesses of the other team to confirm they visited the locations. Unbeknownst to them, their dolls are filled with diamonds, and those they are receiving contain cash. The Furschteins' butler, Mario, is secretly an informant for Jamal, who dispatches two of his men to acquire the dolls. The Chipmunks' first stop is [[Mexico City]], where they join in a [[festival|fiesta]]. In [[Bermuda]], the Chipettes [[scuba diving|scuba dive]] to make their first exchange and Brittany is almost eaten by a [[shark]]. The teams continue their journeys, exchanging their dolls in various countries along the way. Jamal's men tail them, but fail to get the dolls due to various mishaps. The teams cross paths in [[Athens]], where they try to outperform one another in a musical number at the [[Acropolis]] and are almost spotted by Dave.
Meanwhile, the Chipmunks take a shortcut through a jungle, where they are captured by a native tribe who name Theodore their "Prince of Plenty" and force Alvin and Simon to be his slaves. They soon learn that they are to be sacrificed by being dropped into a pit of [[crocodile]]s. By performing the song "[[Wooly Bully]]" to entertain the natives, they stall their execution and are rescued by Annick the Chipettes.


Frustrated by his men's failures, Jamal enlists the aid of a young [[sheikh]] who has his mercenaries capture the Chipettes in [[Giza]]. Rather than turn them over to Jamal, the prince desires instead to keep the girls and marry Brittany, and gifts her a baby [[penguin]]. The girls perform a song to [[snake charming|charm the cobras]] guarding their dolls, escape in their balloon, and detour to [[Antarctica]] to return the baby penguin to its family. Learning that they have deviated from their route, Claudia sends her thugs after them. The girls escape, but discover the diamonds and cash inside the dolls, realize they have been deceived and set out to find the boys.
Claudia discovers Mario passing information to Jamal, who is revealed to be an [[Interpol]] Inspector. The children land at [[Los Angeles International Airport]] at the same time as Dave's returning flight, and are chased by the Furschteins, who get them to surrender by falsely saying that they have kidnapped Ms. Miller. Dave sees them being taken away in the Furschteins' car, and joins Jamal in pursuit. Ms. Miller is absentmindedly driving the wrong way on a one-way street on her way to pick up Dave, and accidentally runs the Furschteins off the road. They are arrested by Jamal, and the children are reunited with Dave. Annick thanks them to save her life so she returns home with her mother. Alvin and Brittany argue over who won the race, much to the adults' frustration.

Meanwhile, the Chipmunks take a shortcut through a jungle, where they are captured by a native tribe who name Theodore their "Prince of Plenty" and force Alvin and Simon to be his slaves. They soon learn that Theodore and soon them are to be sacrificed by being dropped into a pit of crocodiles on a full moon. By performing the song "[[Wooly Bully]]" to entertain the natives, they stall their execution and are rescued by the Chipettes.

Claudia discovers Mario passing information to Jamal, who is revealed to be an [[Interpol]] Inspector. The children land at [[Los Angeles International Airport]] at the same time as Dave's returning flight, and are chased by the Furschteins, who get them to surrender by lying that they have kidnapped Ms. Miller. Dave sees them being taken away in the Furschteins' car, and joins Jamal in pursuit. Ms. Miller is absentmindedly driving the wrong way on a one-way street on her way to pick up Dave, and accidentally runs the Furschteins off the road. They are arrested by Jamal, and the children are reunited with Dave. Alvin and Brittany argue over who won the race, much to the adults' frustration.


== Voice cast ==
== Voice cast ==
* [[Ross Bagdasarian Jr.]] as Alvin, Simon, and [[David Seville]]
* [[Ross Bagdasarian Jr.]] as Alvin, Simon, and [[David Seville]]
* [[Janice Karman]] as Theodore Seville and as [[the Chipettes]]: Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor Miller
* [[Janice Karman]] as Theodore Seville, and Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor Miller
* [[Dody Goodman]] as Ms. Miller
* [[Dody Goodman]] as Miss Miller
* [[Susan Tyrrell]] as Claudia Furschtein
* [[Susan Tyrrell]] as Claudia Furschtein
* [[Anthony De Longis]] as Klaus Furschtein
* [[Anthony De Longis]] as Klaus Furschtein
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== Production ==
== Production ==
After the success of his animated cartoon series on NBC, [[Ross Bagdasarian, Jr.]] began developing a concept for a full-length feature film. The box-office failure of [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]'s ''[[The Black Cauldron (film)|The Black Cauldron]]'' in 1985 had led to the layoff of a number of Disney animators (such as [[Glen Keane]], [[Dan Haskett]] and [[David Pruiksma|Dave Pruiksma]]), whom Bagdasarian promptly hired to work on his film.


=== Origin and development ===
Bagdasarian and his wife [[Janice Karman]] decided to finance the project themselves, having generated so much revenue from the ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' TV series. Their decision to work with several overseas studios led to major production delays. By late 1986, production had fallen far behind schedule, and a shortage of time and money resulted in major cuts being made to the film. One deleted scene had the Chipmunks go to Russia.
After the success of the [[Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983 TV series)|animated cartoon series]] on [[NBC]], several studios were interested in financing the movie based on [[Alvin and the Chipmunks]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Agony and The Agony: The Making of The Chipmunk Adventure |url=http://www.chipmunks.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726084620/http://www.chipmunks.com/ |archive-date=July 26, 2013 |access-date=May 22, 2023 |website=Alvin and the Chipmunks}}</ref> The idea originated while [[Ross Bagdasarian Jr.|Ross Bagdasarian, Jr.]] and [[Janice Karman]] built successful doghouses.<ref name=":0" /> Although Janice disliked the idea of creating and financing the movie themselves, they shortly found the film's director.<ref name=":0" /> The unknown director created story sketches that set the tone of the film.<ref name=":0" /> Two months after production started, the unknown director was replaced by Karman, who was pregnant with her first child at the time.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Nydell |first=Tim |date=May 31, 2022 |title=Janice Karman podcast interview |url=http://www.saturdaymorningrewind.com/janice-karman-podcast-interview.html |access-date=June 9, 2023 |website=Saturday Morning Rewind}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kuklenski |first=Valerie |date=July 3, 2006 |title=Oo ee oo ah ah! The Chipmunks are back with a bang |work=[[The Sacramento Bee]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/649417792/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> Karman was initially reluctant about being a director of the film.<ref name=":1" />


== Music ==
=== Animation ===
The box-office failure of [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]'s ''[[The Black Cauldron (film)|The Black Cauldron]]'' in 1985 had led to the layoff of a number of [[Walt Disney Productions]] animators (such as [[Glen Keane]], [[Dan Haskett]] and [[David Pruiksma|Dave Pruiksma]]), whom Bagdasarian promptly hired to work on the film.<ref name=":0" />

After returning the first part of the film to the overseas animation productions, Bagdasarian, Jr. and Karman only received six seconds of animation several months later and five minutes of animation a year later.<ref name=":0" /> It was due to the animators suffering from "sore hands."<ref name=":0" /> As a result, they hired another 150 animators to finish the film.<ref name=":0" /> Within nine months before the film's release, they sent animation to Canada, [[New York City|New York]], [[Utah]], Spain, and South Korea.<ref name=":0" /> Several parts that were difficult to animate or not close enough to be completed were cut from the script.<ref name=":0" /> Locations cut in the film include a zoo and Russia.<ref name=":1" />

=== Music ===
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = The Chipmunk Adventure: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
| name = The Chipmunk Adventure: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[The Chipmunks]] and [[The Chipettes]]
| artist = [[the Chipmunks]] and [[the Chipettes]]
| cover =
| cover =
| alt =
| alt =
| released = November 18, 1988
| released = 1987
| recorded =
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = {{hlist|[[Pop music|Pop]]<ref name="herx">{{cite book |last=Herx |first=Henry |title=The Family Guide to Movies on Video |publisher=The Crossroad Publishing Company |year=1988 |isbn=0-8245-0816-5 |page=54 (pre-release version) |chapter=The Chipmunk Adventure}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite news |date=November 13, 1987 |title=Major Releases |pages=131 |work=[[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/640469919/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref>|[[Rock music|rock]]<ref name="whigstandard">{{Cite news |last=Burliuk |first=Greg |date=November 13, 1987 |title=Playtime for kids, adults has lost all its old charm |pages=9 |work=[[The Kingston Whig-Standard]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/731866337/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref>|[[children's music]]}}
| studio =
| genre = [[Children's music]]
| length =
| label = [[Buena Vista Records]]
| length =
| label = [[Buena Vista Records|Buena Vista]]
| producer = [[Ross Bagdasarian, Jr.]] <br> [[Janice Karman]]
| producer = [[Ross Bagdasarian, Jr.]] <br> [[Janice Karman]]
| chronology = [[The Chipmunks]] and [[the Chipettes]]
| prev_title = Songs from Our TV Shows
| chronology = [[The Chipmunks]] and [[The Chipettes]]
| prev_year = 1984
| prev_title = Songs from Our TV Shows
| next_title = The Chipmunks and the Chipettes: Born to Rock
| prev_year = 1984
| next_year = 1988
| next_title = The Chipmunks and The Chipettes: Born to Rock
| next_year = 1988
}}
}}


Before the film's release, Bagdasarian, Jr. visited [[London]] to hire composer [[Randy Edelman]] and the [[London Philharmonic Orchestra]] to score the film.<ref name=":0" /> The [[soundtrack]] of ''The Chipmunk Adventure'' was performed by the Chipmunks and [[the Chipettes]] and includes a mix of original tunes and covers. Several songs throughout the film were performed by both the Chipmunks and the Chipettes. The soundtrack was originally done as a promotional tie-in to the film.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Thompson |first=Anne |date=March 8, 1987 |title=Animated films draw big crowds: 'An American Tail' sets record for earnings |pages=206 |work=[[Santa Ana Orange County Register]] |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/california/santa-ana/santa-ana-orange-county-register/1987/03-08/page-206/ |access-date=July 2, 2023}}</ref> The soundtrack was originally released by [[Buena Vista Records]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=April 4, 1987 |title=Disneyland/Vista Set For Chipmunk Launch |pages=25 |work=[[Cash Box (magazine)|Cash Box]] |url=https://archive.org/details/cashbox50unse_34/page/24/mode/2up?q=the+chipmunk+adventure |access-date=February 18, 2023}}</ref> On March 17, 1998, the soundtrack was released on [[Compact disc|CD]] by [[MCA Records]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |date=April 3, 1998 |title=Stay In: Kid Videos |pages=30 |work=[[The Leaf-Chronicle]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/467691092/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite news |date=April 6, 1998 |title=Video/Software |pages=117 |work=[[The South Bend Tribune]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/518805381/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> The CD was a bonus included on the [[VHS]] re-release of the film by [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment|Universal Studios Home Video]].<ref name=":5" /> On April 1, 2008, the soundtrack was re-released on CD as a bonus of the film's special edition DVD re-release.<ref name=":6" />
The [[soundtrack]] of ''The Chipmunk Adventure'' was composed by [[Randy Edelman]] and performed by [[The Chipmunks]] and [[The Chipettes]]; Edelman also contributed songs to the film. Several songs throughout the film were performed by both the Chipmunks and the Chipettes. On April 1, 2008, the soundtrack was re-released as a bonus CD with the film's DVD.


=== Songs ===
==== Track listing ====
{{track listing
{{tracklist
| headline = Side one
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Performer(s)
| all_lyrics =
| title1 = Chipmunk Adventure Theme
| all_music =
| writer1 = [[Randy Edelman]]
| extra_column = Performer(s)
| extra1 = [[London Philharmonic Orchestra]]
| title2 = [[I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi (I Like You Very Much)|I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi]]/Cuanto le Gusta
| writer2 = {{hlist|[[Mack Gordon]]|[[Harry Warren]]|[[Gabriel Ruiz (songwriter)|Gabriel Ruiz]]|[[Ray Gilbert]]}}
| extra2 = [[The Chipmunks]]
| title3 = Off to See the World
| writer3 = [[Randy Edelman]]
| extra3 = The Chipmunks & [[The Chipettes]]
| title4 = Weekend in France, Italy, England, Amsterdam, Greece...
| writer4 = {{hlist|Edelman|[[Ross Bagdasarian Jr.]]|[[Janice Karman]]}}
| extra4 = The Chipmunks
| title5 = My Mother
| writer5 = [[Randy Goodrum]]
| extra5 = The Chipettes
| title6 = [[Wooly Bully]]
| writer6 = [[Domingo Samudio]]
| extra6 = The Chipmunks
}}


{{track listing
|title1 = Chipmunk Adventure Theme
| headline = Side two
|extra1 = [[Randy Edelman]] & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
| extra_column = Performer(s)
| title1 = The Girls of Rock 'n' Roll
| writer1 = {{hlist|Jay Levy|Terry Shaddick}}
| extra1 = The Chipmunks & The Chipettes
| title2 = Flying with the Eagles
| writer2 = Edelman
| extra2 = The Chipmunks & The Chipettes
| title3 = Getting Lucky
| writer3 = [[Barry DeVorzon]]
| extra3 = The Chipettes
| title4 = Mexican Holiday
| writer4 = {{hlist|Edelman|Bagdasarian Jr.}}
| extra4 = The Chipmunks
| title5 = Diamond Dolls
| writer5 = {{hlist|[[Donna Weiss]]|Elysee Alexander}}
| extra5 = The Chipettes
}}


== Release and promotion ==
|title2 = [[I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi (I Like You Very Much)|I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi]]/Cuanto le Gusta
On February 28, 1986, the film was announced to be scheduled for a 1986 release.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tattrie |first=Doug |date=February 28, 1986 |title=Adult, children's movies trend for 1986 |pages=15 |work=[[Fort McMurray Today]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-mcmurray-today-adult-childrens-mo/130270341/ |access-date=August 19, 2023}}</ref> The film was shown one year before its release, at the [[1986 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="tribune">{{cite news |last=Coburn |first=Marcia Froelke |date=May 18, 1986 |title=Bashes 'N' Cash Amid Fears of Clash; Cannes Fest Lives Up to Its Hot Image |page=10 (Arts) |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1986-05-18-8602040844-story.html |access-date=April 12, 2011}}</ref> The film was originally scheduled to be released in December 1986, but the film was still in-production at the time.<ref name="tribune" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Mills |first=Nancy |date=December 21, 1986 |title=No Longer Denied as Leaders of Hollywood |pages=[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-women-directo/130270539/ 206], [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-womens-proje/130270482/ 208] |work=[[The San Francisco Examiner]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-womens-proje/130270482/ |access-date=August 19, 2023}}</ref> ''The Chipmunk Adventure'' opened on May 22, 1987, through The Samuel Goldwyn Company and Bagdasarian Productions.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=April 23, 1987 |title=Alvin's Here! Meet Alvin and the Chipmunks |pages=15 |work=Madison Wisconsin State Journal |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/wisconsin/madison/madison-wisconsin-state-journal/1987/04-23/page-15/ |access-date=July 2, 2023}}</ref>
|extra2 = [[The Chipmunks]]


According to Anne Thompson of ''Special to the Register'', it was initially predicted to outperform ''[[The Care Bears Movie]]'', which was the most successful release distributed by [[The Samuel Goldwyn Company]] at the time.<ref name=":2" /> However, The Samuel Goldwyn Company spent $15 million to promote and market the film,<ref name=":2" /> compared to $24 million for ''The Care Bears Movie''.<ref name="carebears">{{cite book |last=Robertson |first=Patrick |url=https://archive.org/details/guinnessfilmfact00robe/page/27 |title=Guinness Film Facts and Feats |publisher=Guinness Books |year=1985 |isbn=0-85112-278-7 |page=[https://archive.org/details/guinnessfilmfact00robe/page/27 27] |chapter=The Industry: Publicity |quote=The largest publicity budget was the $24 million spent by the Samuel Goldwyn Co. on the launch of ''The Care Bears Movie'' (US 85). |chapter-url=<!-- https://books.google.com/books?id=DXneZyBFRm0C&q=%22Care+Bears+Movie%22&dq=%22Care+Bears+Movie%22 -->}}</ref>{{Efn|According to the 1985 edition of ''Guinness Film Facts and Feats'', the publicity budget of $24 million for its marketing of ''[[The Care Bears Movie]]'' was the largest publicity budget at the time.<ref name="carebears"/>}} Promotional tie-ins include [[Burger King]], [[French's]], and the film's soundtrack.<ref name=":2" /> The Goldwyn staff decided that it would appeal to both younger and older audiences, including the audience for ''The Care Bears Movie''.<ref name=":2" /> ''The Chipmunk Adventure'' opened at No. 6 at the North American box office on its first weekend, grossing at $2,584,720 from 916 venues.<ref name="mojo">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3108734465/weekend/|title=The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) – Box Office Mojo|work=boxofficemojo.com|access-date=June 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Weekend Box Office |work= [[The Los Angeles Times]]|date=May 27, 1987|url= https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-05-27-ca-1673-story.html|access-date=January 6, 2011}}</ref> The film grossed $6,804,312 in North America alone.<ref name="mojo" />
|title3 = Off to See the World
|extra3 = [[The Chipmunks]] & [[The Chipettes]]


=== Home media ===
|title4 = The Girls of Rock and Roll
The film was first officially released on [[VHS]] on November 18, 1987, by [[Lorimar Home Video]], pricing at $79.95.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=November 6, 1987 |title=Coming Attractions |pages=192 |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/113717929/ |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=November 13, 1987 |title=Home Video Guide |pages=120 |work=[[The Palm Beach Post]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/130469387/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> It first appeared on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''<nowiki/>'s Top Kid Video Sales chart on the week of December 19, 1998, although it debuted at No. 25 a week earlier.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=December 19, 1987 |title=Top Kid Video Sales |pages=38 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/80s/1987/Billboard-1987-12-19.pdf |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> As of February 9, 1991, the film's original home video release was already re-released by [[Warner Home Video]], reducing to the price of $19.98.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Staten |first=Vince |date=February 9, 1991 |title=Prime-time cartoons are nothing new |pages=29 |work=[[The Courier-Journal]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/110030005/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure%20warner&match=1 |access-date=July 12, 2023 |quote=There are no episodes of ''[[The Alvin Show]]'' on home video, but you can see the characters in the theatrical film ''The Chipmunk Adventure'' ([[Warner Home Video|Warner]], $19.98).}}</ref> The film got a new re-release on March 17, 1998, by [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment|Universal Studios Home Video]] for the 40th anniversary of [[Alvin and the Chipmunks]], pricing at $19.98.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":8">{{Cite news |last=Myers |first=Randy |date=March 20, 1998 |title=Direct-to-video films sure to entertain kids |pages=71 |work=[[Sun-News]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/808698571/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Hartl |first=John |date=April 2, 1998 |title=Video View: Disney cartoons dominate animated world |pages=91 |work=Mount Vernon Argus |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/897800243/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> It included a free coloring book activity, [[CD-ROM]], and the CD of the soundtrack by MCA Records.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> It debuted at No. 30 on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s Top Video Sales chart on the week of April 11, 1998.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=April 11, 1998 |title=Top Video Sales |pages=118 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1998/BB-1998-04-11.pdf |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> A week later, the re-release debuted at No. 14 on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s Top Kid Video chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=April 18, 1998 |title=Top Kid Video |pages=62 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1998/BB-1998-04-18.pdf |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> The re-release entered the top 10 on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s Top Kid Video chart on the week of May 2, 1998.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=May 2, 1998 |title=Top Kid Video |pages=74 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1998/BB-1998-05-02.pdf |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref>
|extra4 = [[The Chipmunks]] & [[The Chipettes]]


On May 23, 2006, the film was released on [[DVD]] by [[Paramount Home Entertainment]], pricing at $14.99.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Scott |first=Walter |date=May 21, 2006 |title=PersonalityParade |pages=48 |work=[[The Item]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/670228263/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023 |quote=''The Chipmunk Adventure'', a 1987 feature film, is due on [[DVD]] this Tuesday.}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite news |date=April 6, 2006 |title=Movies - Animation & Children |pages=33 |work=[[The Los Angeles Times]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/192693010/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> Bonus features include original artwork and story panels.<ref name=":9" /> A special edition DVD re-release of the film with a bonus CD (which is the same soundtrack disc) was released on April 1, 2008, which matches that of the live-action/animated ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (film)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]'' and another DVD volume of ''[[List of Alvin and the Chipmunks episodes#The Chipmunks Go to the Movies (1990)|Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies]]''.<ref name=":6">{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdizzy.com/dvdschedule-april2008.html|title=DVDizzy.com DVD Release Schedule – April 2008 Calendar|work=dvdizzy.com|access-date=June 17, 2015}}</ref> On March 25, 2014, the film was released on [[Blu-ray]] for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Chipmunk-Adventure-Blu-ray/86424/|title=The Chipmunk Adventure Blu-ray|website=Blu-ray.com|access-date=March 24, 2016}}</ref>
|title5 = Flying with the Eagles
|extra5 = [[The Chipmunks]] & [[The Chipettes]]


== Critical reception ==
|title6 = Getting Lucky
|extra6 = [[The Chipettes]]


=== Initial release ===
|title7 = My Mother
Upon the film's initial theatrical and home video releases, it received mixed reviews. Rick Bentley of ''The Town Talk'' was enthused about the film, praising the animation as "first-rate", the story as "interesting", and soundtrack as "near-perfect". He concluded that the film is "entertaining for [the] young and old" and an "early [summer] treat [for this year]."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bentley |first=Rick |date=June 1, 1987 |title='Chipmunk Adventure' treat for all |pages=23 |work=The Town Talk |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/216900645/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure%20review&match=1 |access-date=July 7, 2023}}</ref> [[Janet Maslin]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' commentated that the film is enjoyable for both parents and children.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maslin |first1=Janet |date=May 22, 1987 |title=FILM: ANIMATED MUSICAL, 'CHIPMUNK ADVENTURE' |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1987/05/22/movies/film-animated-musical-chipmunk-adventure.html |access-date=October 22, 2017}}</ref> In his ''Family Guide to Movies on Video'', [[Henry Herx]] deemed the film a "charming, lighthearted diversion for the younger set", and remarked that it resembled "a [[Musical film|musical]] revue of [[Pop music|pop tunes]]".<ref name="herx"/> Hal Hinson of ''[[The Washington Post]]'' called the film "a must-see, a romp, a delight and oh so chock-full-o'-fun."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hinson |first=Hal |date=May 25, 1987 |title='The Chipmunk Adventure' (G) |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/thechipmunkadventureghinson_a0c968.html |access-date=July 2, 2023 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023}}</ref> Johanna Steinmetz of ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' gave the film three stars out of four, stating that the inclusion of the minor characters (especially the villains) would "[keep] an adult viewer from insulin crisis."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Steinmetz |first1=Johanna |date=May 22, 1987 |title='Chipmunk Adventure' Circles Globe And Corrals Attention |language=en |work=Chicago Tribune |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-05-22-8702080734-story.html |access-date=October 26, 2017}}</ref> Jack Garner of [[Gannett News Service]] also gave the film three stars out of four, describing the film as "colorful, tuneful, and features inventive gags and robust villains."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garner |first=Jack |date=June 26, 1987 |title=Film keeps kids happy |pages=69 |work=[[Florida Today]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/175016768/ |access-date=July 7, 2023}}</ref> In the ''[[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]]'' issue from November 13, 1987, a review on Major Releases rated the film a scale of 6 out of 10, commenting that the film blends "humor, adventure, and pop-oriented music to solid effect" and "benefits immeasurably from the vocal talents of [[Susan Tyrrell]] as [Claudia]."<ref name=":7" />
|extra7 = [[The Chipettes]]


Richard Freeman of [[Newhouse News Service|''Newhouse News'']] compared the film to ''[[An American Tail]]'' as "less gloomily pretentious" and the ''[[Care Bears (TV series)|Care Bears]]'' and ''[[Rainbow Brite (1984 TV series)|Rainbow Brite]]'' cartoons as "less sickly-sweet". He described the animation as "not on a par with Disney[...] but better than Saturday morning TV" and praised the score and soundtrack of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Freeman |first=Richard |date=May 26, 1987 |title=Cartoon adventure film is fun without the hard sell |pages=43 |work=[[Doylestown Intelligencer]] |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/pennsylvania/doylestown/doylestown-intelligencer/1987/05-26/page-43/ |access-date=June 11, 2023}}</ref> Lou Cedrone of the ''[[Baltimore Evening Sun|Baltimore Evening Sun]]'' praised the soundtrack, score, and voices, but stated that the animation "looks like [a] [[Saturday-morning cartoon|Saturday morning variety]]."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cedrone |first=Lou |date=June 18, 1987 |title=Singing chipmunks are harmless entertainment |pages=61 |work=[[Doylestown Intelligencer]] |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/pennsylvania/doylestown/doylestown-intelligencer/1987/06-18/page-61/ |access-date=July 5, 2023}}</ref> George Williams of ''Special to the Register'' called the film "a hopelessly corny movie". He was questionable about the Chipettes' voices and their human form, but praised the soundtrack and its [[Dolby Stereo]] sound quality.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=George |date=May 22, 1987 |title=A brand-new 'Chipmunk' off the same old block |pages=317 |work=[[Santa Ana Orange County Register]] |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/california/santa-ana/santa-ana-orange-county-register/1987/05-22/page-317/ |access-date=July 2, 2023}}</ref> Film critic Paul McKie praised the "superior" animation and the "delightful pair of villains", but criticized the Chipettes for not having personalities.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McKie |first=Paul |date=May 25, 1987 |title=Chipmunks enter '80s in cleverly made film |pages=21 |work=[[Winnipeg Free Press]] |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/ca/manitoba/winnipeg/winnipeg-free-press/1987/05-25/page-21/ |access-date=February 18, 2023}}</ref> A review on ''[[Madison Capital Times]]''<nowiki/>' Books & Video recalled the film as "one of the rare cartoon features that is hip enough for adults", but warned that some songs can be "too cutesy" for an older audience.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=December 29, 1987 |title=Books & Video |pages=18 |work=[[Madison Capital Times]] |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/wisconsin/madison/madison-capital-times/1987/12-29/page-18/ |access-date=July 2, 2023}}</ref> Scott Cain of [[Cox News Service]] commented that the "[fans] will have difficulty [with the Chipmunks' shrill voices]", though he called the film an "unfailingly cheerful enterprise".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cain |first=Scott |date=June 3, 1987 |title='Chipmunk Adventure' aimed at kids |pages=18 |work=[[Yuma Sun]] |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/yuma/yuma-sun/1987/06-03/page-18/ |access-date=July 2, 2023}}</ref> Glenda Cohn Wolin of [[Knight Ridder News Service|Knight-Ridder News Service]] described the film as "mildly entertain[ing]". She praised the backgrounds of cities and landmarks as "attractively realistic" and stated that they offer a "bit of education", but criticized the [[stereotype]]s as a "bit uncomfortable".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wolin |first=Glenda Cohn |date=May 30, 1987 |title=Chipmunks race around the world |pages=9 |work=[[Odessa American]] |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/texas/odessa/odessa-american/1987/05-30/page-9/ |access-date=July 5, 2023}}</ref>
|title8 = [[Wooly Bully]]
|extra8 = [[The Chipmunks]]

|title9 = Diamond Dolls
|extra9 = [[The Chipettes]]
}}


Film critic Chris Chase gave the film {{frac|2|1|2}} out of 4 stars, stating that "kiddies [and Saturday-morning audiences] should love [the film]."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chase |first=Chris |date=July 21, 1987 |title=Mini-Reviews |pages=329 |work=[[New York Daily News|Daily News]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/490945036/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure%20review&match=1 |access-date=July 7, 2023}}</ref> Film critic Rochelle Flynn gave the film two stars, describing the film as a "cute enough cartoon, but nothing to go out of [the] way for [the film]."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Flynn |first=Rochelle |date=June 24, 1987 |title=Movie Reviews - Rochelle Flynn: Roxanne and Short takes |pages=30 |work=Wilmington Town Crier |publisher=Woburn Daily Times, Inc. |url=https://archive.org/details/Town_Crier_1987-06-24/page/n29/mode/2up?q=the+chipmunk+adventure |access-date=July 5, 2023}}</ref> Charles Solomon of ''[[The Los Angeles Times]]'' commented "listening to six little characters talk and sing in speeded-up falsetto voices for 76 minutes becomes a real test of the viewer's endurance." Solomon also said that the villains resembled those from a [[Ralph Bakshi]] film and did not fit with the world of the Chipmunks.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Solomon |first1=Charles |date=May 22, 1987 |title='Chipmunk Adventure' Just So Much Hot Air |work=Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-05-22-ca-1178-story.html |access-date=October 22, 2017}}</ref> David Bianculli of ''Special to the Inquirer'' also gave the film two stars, critiquing that "without [very much of [[David Seville|Dave Seville]], the film isn't as] funny."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bianculli |first=David |date=May 25, 1987 |title=3 decades later, another chip from The Chipmunks |pages=44 |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/169471872/?terms=the%20chipmunk%20adventure&match=1 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}</ref> Greg Burliuk of ''[[The Kingston Whig-Standard]]'' reviewed that the film is "[more] on action than laughs". He questioned about the Chipettes and their human form, criticized the animation for losing most of the "romantic glamor" of the pyramids and cities, described the songs as "very mediocre", and praised the "[[Wooly Bully]]" sequence as "one magic moment".<ref name="whigstandard" /> [[Roger Ebert]] commented that the animation is slightly better than the TV series, but criticized the film's "dumb and predictable" story, while [[Gene Siskel]] criticized the plot for being right out of a Saturday morning cartoon, especially through the film's introduction of the Chipettes.<ref name="Siskel & Ebert">{{cite web |title=Beverly Hills Cop II, Amazing Grace and Chuck, Ishtar, The Chipmunk Adventure, 1987 |url=https://siskelebert.org/?p=4103 |access-date=May 18, 2020 |website=Siskel And Ebert Movie Reviews}}</ref> Both Ebert and Siskel also criticized the plot and the Chipmunks' voices, with Ebert comparing them to "fingernails on the blackboard".<ref name="Siskel & Ebert" /> Siskel and Ebert ultimately gave the film two thumbs down.<ref name="Siskel & Ebert" />
== Release ==
The film was promoted one year before its release, at the 1986 [[Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name=tribune>{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1986-05-18-8602040844-story.html|last=Coburn|first=Marcia Froelke|title=Bashes 'N' Cash Amid Fears of Clash; Cannes Fest Lives Up to Its Hot Image|date=May 18, 1986|access-date=April 12, 2011|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|page=10 (Arts)}}</ref>


=== Retrospective ===
Though initially scheduled for Christmas 1986,<ref name=tribune/> ''The Chipmunk Adventure'' opened on May 22, 1987 through [[The Samuel Goldwyn Company]] and Bagdasarian Productions. With an opening weekend take of $2,584,720, it ultimately grossed $6,804,312 in North America alone.<ref name="mojo">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3108734465/weekend/|title=The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) – Box Office Mojo|work=boxofficemojo.com|access-date=June 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Weekend Box Office |work= [[The Los Angeles Times]]|date=May 27, 1987|url= https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-05-27-ca-1673-story.html|access-date=January 6, 2011}}</ref>
The film reception was more positive throughout the years. On review aggregation website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of 75% based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chipmunk Adventure (1987) |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chipmunk_adventure |access-date=March 6, 2018 |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango Media]]}}</ref> Randy Myers of Knight Ridder rated the film {{frac|3|1|2}} out of 4 stars, calling the film an "absolutely delightful continuation of the [franchise]". He praised the "spunky, tuneful, and funny" musical numbers, especially the Chipmunks' cover of "Wooly Bully".<ref name=":8" /> Eric Henderson of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' gave the film three stars out of four.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Eric |date=April 2, 2008 |title=The Chipmunk Adventure |url=http://slantmagazine.com/film/film_review.asp?ID=3588 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107090442/http://slantmagazine.com/film/film_review.asp?ID=3588 |archive-date=January 7, 2010 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=[[Slant Magazine]]}}</ref> Nancy Davis Kho of ''[[Common Sense Media]]'' gave the film three stars out of five, calling the film a "mildly entertaining adventure set against a backdrop of international wonders", but warned that there are negative stereotypes of [[Arabs|Arab]] [[Thuggee|thugs]] and some [[African Union|African]] [[Human cannibalism|cannibals]]. She recommended the film for ages 5 and older.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kho |first=Nancy Davis |title=Parents' Guide to The Chipmunk Adventure |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-chipmunk-adventure |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=[[Common Sense Media]]}}</ref>


=== Critical reception ===
== Notes ==
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In ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[Janet Maslin]] commentated that the film is enjoyable for both parents and children.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Maslin|first1=Janet|title=FILM: ANIMATED MUSICAL, 'CHIPMUNK ADVENTURE'|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1987/05/22/movies/film-animated-musical-chipmunk-adventure.html|access-date=October 22, 2017|work=The New York Times|date=May 22, 1987}}</ref> In his ''Family Guide to Movies on Video'', [[Henry Herx]] deemed the film a "charming, lighthearted diversion for the younger set", and remarked that it resembled "a musical revue of pop tunes".<ref name=herx>{{cite book|last=Herx|first=Henry|title=The Family Guide to Movies on Video|chapter=The Chipmunk Adventure|page=54 (pre-release version)|isbn=0-8245-0816-5|year=1988|publisher=The Crossroad Publishing Company}}</ref> Johanna Steinmetz of ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' gave the film three stars out of four, stating that the inclusion of the minor characters (especially the villains) would "[keep] an adult viewer from insulin crisis."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Steinmetz|first1=Johanna|title='Chipmunk Adventure' Circles Globe And Corrals Attention|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-05-22-8702080734-story.html|access-date=October 26, 2017|work=Chicago Tribune|date=May 22, 1987|language=en}}</ref> Charles Solomon of ''[[The Los Angeles Times]]'', commented "listening to six little characters talk and sing in speeded-up falsetto voices for 76 minutes becomes a real test of the viewer's endurance." Solomon also said that the villains resembled those from a [[Ralph Bakshi]] film and did not fit with the world of the Chipmunks.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Solomon|first1=Charles|title='Chipmunk Adventure' Just So Much Hot Air|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-05-22-ca-1178-story.html|access-date=October 22, 2017|work=Los Angeles Times|date=May 22, 1987}}</ref>

On ''[[Siskel & Ebert & The Movies]]'', [[Roger Ebert]] commented that the animation is slightly better than the TV series', but criticized the film's "dumb and predictable" story while [[Gene Siskel]] criticized the plot for being right out of a Saturday morning cartoon, especially through the film's introduction of the Chipettes.<ref name="Siskel & Ebert">{{cite web|url=https://siskelebert.org/?p=4103|title=Beverly Hills Cop II, Amazing Grace and Chuck, Ishtar, The Chipmunk Adventure, 1987|website=Siskel And Ebert Movie Reviews|access-date=May 18, 2020}}</ref> Both Ebert and Siskel also criticized the plot and the Chipmunks' voices, with Ebert comparing them to "fingernails on the blackboard".<ref name="Siskel & Ebert"/> Siskel and Ebert ultimately gave the film two thumbs down.<ref name="Siskel & Ebert"/>

On review aggregation website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of 75% based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chipmunk_adventure |title=Chipmunk Adventure (1987) |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango Media]] |access-date=March 6, 2018}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film was released on [[VHS]] by [[Lorimar Home Video]] in 1988, [[Warner Home Video]] in 1992, and [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment|Universal Studios Home Video]] on March 17, 1998. On May 23, 2006, the film was released on [[DVD]] by [[Paramount Home Entertainment]] digitally remastered from the original [[35mm movie film|35mm]] film and presented with 5.1 surround sound. A special edition DVD re-release of the film with a bonus CD (which is the same soundtrack disc) was released on April 1, 2008, which matches that of the [[Live action|live-action]]/[[Computer animation|computer-animated]] ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (film)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]'' and another DVD volume of ''[[List of Alvin and the Chipmunks episodes#The Chipmunks Go to the Movies (1990)|Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdizzy.com/dvdschedule-april2008.html|title=DVDizzy.com DVD Release Schedule – April 2008 Calendar|work=dvdizzy.com|access-date=June 17, 2015}}</ref> On March 25, 2014, the film was released on [[Blu-ray]] for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Chipmunk-Adventure-Blu-ray/86424/|title=The Chipmunk Adventure Blu-ray|website=Blu-ray.com|access-date=March 24, 2016}}</ref>


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The Chipmunk Adventure
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJanice Karman
Written by
Based on
Produced byRoss Bagdasarian
Starring
Edited byTony Mizgalski
Music byRandy Edelman
Production
company
Distributed byThe Samuel Goldwyn Company
Release date
  • May 22, 1987 (1987-05-22)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$6.8 million[1]

The Chipmunk Adventure is a 1987 American animated musical-adventure comedy film based on the Saturday-morning cartoon series Alvin and the Chipmunks and the Alvin and the Chipmunks virtual brand and media franchise created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr..[2] Directed by Janice Karman and written by Karman and Ross Bagdasarian Jr., it follows the Chipmunks and the Chipettes as they go on a hot air balloon race around the world that is the cover for a diamond smuggling ring while their owner David is out on a trip and being hunted down by Claudia and Klaus Furschtein.

After the success of the Alvin and the Chipmunks television series on NBC, several companies had been interested in financing an Alvin and the Chipmunks film. Bagdasarian Jr. and Karman decided to finance the movie themselves. Animators from The Black Cauldron (1985) worked on the film after its box-office flop caused many animators to get laid off from Walt Disney Pictures. The animation was provided overseas to several regions such as Utah and Canada. Randy Edelman composed the music after he was visited by Bagdasarian Jr. in London. Production lasted for a year.[3]

The Chipmunk Adventure was released on May 22, 1987, and grossed $6.8 million at the box office, making it a moderate box-office success. The film initially received mixed reviews from critics. Most critics praised the animation, visuals, and soundtrack, but the plot and voices of the Chipmunks and Chipettes were polarizing. Stereotypes of foreign characters were also criticized. Retrospective reviews of the film became more positive. It was the Chipmunks' first theatrical film; the franchise's second film, Alvin and the Chipmunks, was released on December 14, 2007.

Plot

When Dave Seville goes to Europe on a business trip, the Chipmunks—Alvin, Simon, and Theodore—are left home in Los Angeles with their babysitter, Miss Miller. Later, the Chipmunks and Chipettes—Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor—play an arcade game Around the World in 30 Days, and Alvin and Brittany argue over which would win an actual race around the world after Brittany wins the game. They are overheard by international diamond-smuggling siblings Klaus and Claudia Furschtein, who have $5 million worth of diamonds to distribute to buyers but no couriers who are unknown to their nemesis, Jamal. Claudia tricks the children into being unwitting mules, offering to arrange a real race around the world between the Chipmunks and Chipettes for a $100,000 prize. To participate, Alvin records a phone call to Dave and edits it to trick Ms. Miller into believing that Dave wants the Chipmunks to meet him in Europe.

The two teams set off by hot air balloon, each given a different route and twelve dolls made in their likenesses, which they are to exchange at designated locations for dolls in the likenesses of the other team to confirm they visited the locations. Unbeknownst to them, their dolls are filled with diamonds, and those they are receiving contain cash. The Furschteins' butler, Mario, is secretly an informant for Jamal, who dispatches two of his men to acquire the dolls. The Chipmunks' first stop is Mexico City, where they join in a fiesta. In Bermuda, the Chipettes scuba dive to make their first exchange and Brittany is almost eaten by a shark. The teams continue their journeys, exchanging their dolls in various countries along the way. Jamal's men tail them, but fail to get the dolls due to various mishaps. The teams cross paths in Athens, where they try to outperform one another in a musical number at the Acropolis and are almost spotted by Dave.

Frustrated by his men's failures, Jamal enlists the aid of a young sheikh who has his mercenaries capture the Chipettes in Giza. Rather than turn them over to Jamal, the prince desires instead to keep the girls and marry Brittany, and gifts her a baby penguin. The girls perform a song to charm the cobras guarding their dolls, escape in their balloon, and detour to Antarctica to return the baby penguin to its family. Learning that they have deviated from their route, Claudia sends her thugs after them. The girls escape, but discover the diamonds and cash inside the dolls, realize they have been deceived and set out to find the boys.

Meanwhile, the Chipmunks take a shortcut through a jungle, where they are captured by a native tribe who name Theodore their "Prince of Plenty" and force Alvin and Simon to be his slaves. They soon learn that Theodore and soon them are to be sacrificed by being dropped into a pit of crocodiles on a full moon. By performing the song "Wooly Bully" to entertain the natives, they stall their execution and are rescued by the Chipettes.

Claudia discovers Mario passing information to Jamal, who is revealed to be an Interpol Inspector. The children land at Los Angeles International Airport at the same time as Dave's returning flight, and are chased by the Furschteins, who get them to surrender by lying that they have kidnapped Ms. Miller. Dave sees them being taken away in the Furschteins' car, and joins Jamal in pursuit. Ms. Miller is absentmindedly driving the wrong way on a one-way street on her way to pick up Dave, and accidentally runs the Furschteins off the road. They are arrested by Jamal, and the children are reunited with Dave. Alvin and Brittany argue over who won the race, much to the adults' frustration.

Voice cast

Production

Origin and development

After the success of the animated cartoon series on NBC, several studios were interested in financing the movie based on Alvin and the Chipmunks.[4] The idea originated while Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. and Janice Karman built successful doghouses.[4] Although Janice disliked the idea of creating and financing the movie themselves, they shortly found the film's director.[4] The unknown director created story sketches that set the tone of the film.[4] Two months after production started, the unknown director was replaced by Karman, who was pregnant with her first child at the time.[4][5][6] Karman was initially reluctant about being a director of the film.[5]

Animation

The box-office failure of Disney's The Black Cauldron in 1985 had led to the layoff of a number of Walt Disney Productions animators (such as Glen Keane, Dan Haskett and Dave Pruiksma), whom Bagdasarian promptly hired to work on the film.[4]

After returning the first part of the film to the overseas animation productions, Bagdasarian, Jr. and Karman only received six seconds of animation several months later and five minutes of animation a year later.[4] It was due to the animators suffering from "sore hands."[4] As a result, they hired another 150 animators to finish the film.[4] Within nine months before the film's release, they sent animation to Canada, New York, Utah, Spain, and South Korea.[4] Several parts that were difficult to animate or not close enough to be completed were cut from the script.[4] Locations cut in the film include a zoo and Russia.[5]

Music

The Chipmunk Adventure: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
the Chipmunks and the Chipettes
Released1987
Genre
LabelBuena Vista Records
ProducerRoss Bagdasarian, Jr.
Janice Karman
The Chipmunks and the Chipettes chronology
Songs from Our TV Shows
(1984) 		The Chipmunk Adventure: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
(1987) 		The Chipmunks and the Chipettes: Born to Rock
(1988)

Before the film's release, Bagdasarian, Jr. visited London to hire composer Randy Edelman and the London Philharmonic Orchestra to score the film.[4] The soundtrack of The Chipmunk Adventure was performed by the Chipmunks and the Chipettes and includes a mix of original tunes and covers. Several songs throughout the film were performed by both the Chipmunks and the Chipettes. The soundtrack was originally done as a promotional tie-in to the film.[3] The soundtrack was originally released by Buena Vista Records.[10] On March 17, 1998, the soundtrack was released on CD by MCA Records.[11][12] The CD was a bonus included on the VHS re-release of the film by Universal Studios Home Video.[12] On April 1, 2008, the soundtrack was re-released on CD as a bonus of the film's special edition DVD re-release.[13]

Track listing

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1."Chipmunk Adventure Theme"Randy EdelmanLondon Philharmonic Orchestra 
2."I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi/Cuanto le Gusta"
The Chipmunks 
3."Off to See the World"Randy EdelmanThe Chipmunks & The Chipettes 
4."Weekend in France, Italy, England, Amsterdam, Greece..."
The Chipmunks 
5."My Mother"Randy GoodrumThe Chipettes 
6."Wooly Bully"Domingo SamudioThe Chipmunks 
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1."The Girls of Rock 'n' Roll"
  • Jay Levy
  • Terry Shaddick
The Chipmunks & The Chipettes 
2."Flying with the Eagles"EdelmanThe Chipmunks & The Chipettes 
3."Getting Lucky"Barry DeVorzonThe Chipettes 
4."Mexican Holiday"
  • Edelman
  • Bagdasarian Jr.
The Chipmunks 
5."Diamond Dolls"
The Chipettes 

Release and promotion

On February 28, 1986, the film was announced to be scheduled for a 1986 release.[14] The film was shown one year before its release, at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival.[15] The film was originally scheduled to be released in December 1986, but the film was still in-production at the time.[15][16] The Chipmunk Adventure opened on May 22, 1987, through The Samuel Goldwyn Company and Bagdasarian Productions.[10][17]

According to Anne Thompson of Special to the Register, it was initially predicted to outperform The Care Bears Movie, which was the most successful release distributed by The Samuel Goldwyn Company at the time.[3] However, The Samuel Goldwyn Company spent $15 million to promote and market the film,[3] compared to $24 million for The Care Bears Movie.[18][a] Promotional tie-ins include Burger King, French's, and the film's soundtrack.[3] The Goldwyn staff decided that it would appeal to both younger and older audiences, including the audience for The Care Bears Movie.[3] The Chipmunk Adventure opened at No. 6 at the North American box office on its first weekend, grossing at $2,584,720 from 916 venues.[1][19] The film grossed $6,804,312 in North America alone.[1]

Home media

The film was first officially released on VHS on November 18, 1987, by Lorimar Home Video, pricing at $79.95.[8][20][21] It first appeared on Billboard's Top Kid Video Sales chart on the week of December 19, 1998, although it debuted at No. 25 a week earlier.[22] As of February 9, 1991, the film's original home video release was already re-released by Warner Home Video, reducing to the price of $19.98.[23] The film got a new re-release on March 17, 1998, by Universal Studios Home Video for the 40th anniversary of Alvin and the Chipmunks, pricing at $19.98.[11][24][25] It included a free coloring book activity, CD-ROM, and the CD of the soundtrack by MCA Records.[11][12] It debuted at No. 30 on Billboard's Top Video Sales chart on the week of April 11, 1998.[26] A week later, the re-release debuted at No. 14 on Billboard's Top Kid Video chart.[27] The re-release entered the top 10 on Billboard's Top Kid Video chart on the week of May 2, 1998.[28]

On May 23, 2006, the film was released on DVD by Paramount Home Entertainment, pricing at $14.99.[29][30] Bonus features include original artwork and story panels.[30] A special edition DVD re-release of the film with a bonus CD (which is the same soundtrack disc) was released on April 1, 2008, which matches that of the live-action/animated Alvin and the Chipmunks and another DVD volume of Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies.[13] On March 25, 2014, the film was released on Blu-ray for the first time.[31]

Critical reception

Initial release

Upon the film's initial theatrical and home video releases, it received mixed reviews. Rick Bentley of The Town Talk was enthused about the film, praising the animation as "first-rate", the story as "interesting", and soundtrack as "near-perfect". He concluded that the film is "entertaining for [the] young and old" and an "early [summer] treat [for this year]."[32] Janet Maslin of The New York Times commentated that the film is enjoyable for both parents and children.[33] In his Family Guide to Movies on Video, Henry Herx deemed the film a "charming, lighthearted diversion for the younger set", and remarked that it resembled "a musical revue of pop tunes".[7] Hal Hinson of The Washington Post called the film "a must-see, a romp, a delight and oh so chock-full-o'-fun."[34] Johanna Steinmetz of Chicago Tribune gave the film three stars out of four, stating that the inclusion of the minor characters (especially the villains) would "[keep] an adult viewer from insulin crisis."[35] Jack Garner of Gannett News Service also gave the film three stars out of four, describing the film as "colorful, tuneful, and features inventive gags and robust villains."[36] In the Fort Worth Star-Telegram issue from November 13, 1987, a review on Major Releases rated the film a scale of 6 out of 10, commenting that the film blends "humor, adventure, and pop-oriented music to solid effect" and "benefits immeasurably from the vocal talents of Susan Tyrrell as [Claudia]."[8]

Richard Freeman of Newhouse News compared the film to An American Tail as "less gloomily pretentious" and the Care Bears and Rainbow Brite cartoons as "less sickly-sweet". He described the animation as "not on a par with Disney[...] but better than Saturday morning TV" and praised the score and soundtrack of the film.[37] Lou Cedrone of the Baltimore Evening Sun praised the soundtrack, score, and voices, but stated that the animation "looks like [a] Saturday morning variety."[38] George Williams of Special to the Register called the film "a hopelessly corny movie". He was questionable about the Chipettes' voices and their human form, but praised the soundtrack and its Dolby Stereo sound quality.[39] Film critic Paul McKie praised the "superior" animation and the "delightful pair of villains", but criticized the Chipettes for not having personalities.[40] A review on Madison Capital Times' Books & Video recalled the film as "one of the rare cartoon features that is hip enough for adults", but warned that some songs can be "too cutesy" for an older audience.[41] Scott Cain of Cox News Service commented that the "[fans] will have difficulty [with the Chipmunks' shrill voices]", though he called the film an "unfailingly cheerful enterprise".[42] Glenda Cohn Wolin of Knight-Ridder News Service described the film as "mildly entertain[ing]". She praised the backgrounds of cities and landmarks as "attractively realistic" and stated that they offer a "bit of education", but criticized the stereotypes as a "bit uncomfortable".[43]

Film critic Chris Chase gave the film 2+1⁄2 out of 4 stars, stating that "kiddies [and Saturday-morning audiences] should love [the film]."[44] Film critic Rochelle Flynn gave the film two stars, describing the film as a "cute enough cartoon, but nothing to go out of [the] way for [the film]."[45] Charles Solomon of The Los Angeles Times commented "listening to six little characters talk and sing in speeded-up falsetto voices for 76 minutes becomes a real test of the viewer's endurance." Solomon also said that the villains resembled those from a Ralph Bakshi film and did not fit with the world of the Chipmunks.[46] David Bianculli of Special to the Inquirer also gave the film two stars, critiquing that "without [very much of Dave Seville, the film isn't as] funny."[47] Greg Burliuk of The Kingston Whig-Standard reviewed that the film is "[more] on action than laughs". He questioned about the Chipettes and their human form, criticized the animation for losing most of the "romantic glamor" of the pyramids and cities, described the songs as "very mediocre", and praised the "Wooly Bully" sequence as "one magic moment".[9] Roger Ebert commented that the animation is slightly better than the TV series, but criticized the film's "dumb and predictable" story, while Gene Siskel criticized the plot for being right out of a Saturday morning cartoon, especially through the film's introduction of the Chipettes.[48] Both Ebert and Siskel also criticized the plot and the Chipmunks' voices, with Ebert comparing them to "fingernails on the blackboard".[48] Siskel and Ebert ultimately gave the film two thumbs down.[48]

Retrospective

The film reception was more positive throughout the years. On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 75% based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10.[49] Randy Myers of Knight Ridder rated the film 3+1⁄2 out of 4 stars, calling the film an "absolutely delightful continuation of the [franchise]". He praised the "spunky, tuneful, and funny" musical numbers, especially the Chipmunks' cover of "Wooly Bully".[24] Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine gave the film three stars out of four.[50] Nancy Davis Kho of Common Sense Media gave the film three stars out of five, calling the film a "mildly entertaining adventure set against a backdrop of international wonders", but warned that there are negative stereotypes of Arab thugs and some African cannibals. She recommended the film for ages 5 and older.[51]

Notes

  1. ^ According to the 1985 edition of Guinness Film Facts and Feats, the publicity budget of $24 million for its marketing of The Care Bears Movie was the largest publicity budget at the time.[18]

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