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Beverly Hills Chihuahua

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Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)

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Reviews Counted:93

Fresh:38

Rotten:55

Average Rating:5/10

Consensus: Despite hitting some sweet notes, Beverly Hills Chihuahua is little more than disposable family entertainment.

Rated: U [See Full Rating] for some mild thematic elements.

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:16-01-2009

Synopsis: In Disney's unabashedly silly talking-dog movie BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA, Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore), the ridiculously spoiled title pet, is swept away from her comfortable 90210 existence,... In Disney's unabashedly silly talking-dog movie BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA, Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore), the ridiculously spoiled title pet, is swept away from her comfortable 90210 existence, when the impulsive niece (Piper Perabo) of her wealthy owner (Jamie Lee Curtis) combines dog-sitting with a vacation in Mexico. When Chloe gets lost south of the border, her scrappy Chihuahua admirer, Papi (voiced by George Lopez), embarks on a mission to bring her back home. While Chloe's pint-size dog in shining armor searches for his posh crush, she must contend with the rough-and-tumble side of life, learning a few important lessons along the way. Directed by Raja Gosnell, who is no stranger to dog-themed live-action/CGI flicks (see SCOOBY-DOO), CHIHUAHUA is an amusing diversion that is custom-made for canine lovers. Barrymore and Lopez are pitch-perfect in their vocal performances, and they are ably assisted by a bevy of Latino talent, including Andy Garcia, Edward James Olmos, and Cheech Marin. Although the film doesn't give its human actors a lot to do, it doesn't matter much, since the dogs are the reason for the entire show. In fact, the more the movie concentrates on its furry protagonists the more giddily entertaining it gets, as exemplified by a fun, fantastical doggie musical sequence that serves as CHIHUAHUA's undeniable highlight. [More]

Starring: Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona, Jamie Lee Curtis, Eugenio Derbez

Starring: Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona, Jamie Lee Curtis, Eugenio Derbez, Drew Barrymore, Andy Garcia, Plácido Domingo, George Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Paul Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, Piolin, Luis Guzman

Director: Raja Gosnell

Director: Raja Gosnell
Screenwriter: Jeff Bushell, Analisa LaBianco
Story: Jeff Bushell
Producer: David Hoberman, John Jacobs, Todd Lieberman
Composer: Heitor Pereira
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

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Sublimely silly and oddly poignant, Beverly Hills Chihuahua -- that's right, the one with the talking canines -- is Lady and the Tramp for lap dogs, Roots for pooches, Legally Blonde told from Bruiser's point of view.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
10/02/08
Carrie Rickey
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer

For kids who like dogs and grown-ups who don't mind a movie filled with pro-adopt-a-shelter-dog messages, it could theoretically be worse.

Full Review Source: AV Club | comment Comment
10/02/08
Keith Phipps
Keith Phipps
AV Club

A painfully unfunny, virtually charmless talking-animals pic. What did the lovely Jamie Lee Curtis see in this project that she felt warranted coming out of semi-retirement for?

Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | comment Comment
10/02/08
Dustin Putman
Dustin Putman
DustinPutman.com

Compared to the best doggie flicks, it may be the runt of the litter, but like most mutts it grows on you.

Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion | comment Comment
10/02/08
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

A surprise charmer that mixes family-friendly slapstick with shrewd adult humor.

Full Review Source: Newsday | comment Comment
10/02/08
Rafer Guzman
Rafer Guzman
Newsday

Like CNN, the film assumes it needs nothing more than our unlimited interest in the drama of a white female gone missing in a foreign country.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
10/02/08
Amy Nicholson
Amy Nicholson
Boxoffice Magazine

Sure, it's essentially Legally Blonde told from a dog's perspective, down to Chloe's newfound self-awareness, but darned if it isn't awfully cute.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
10/02/08
Randy Cordova
Randy Cordova
Arizona Republic

Upbeat talking-animal adventure is fun for kids.

Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | comment Comment
10/01/08
Sandie Angulo Chen
Sandie Angulo Chen
Common Sense Media

You could say Beverly Hills Chihuahua is Lady and the Tramp meets Viva Zapata!, but seriously, I've seen zestier attitude in a Purina commercial.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly | comment Comment
10/01/08
Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly

While CGI works its ventriloquism on the doggy mandibles, it neglects the human contingent, who are left to fend for themselves amid the manipulated menagerie.

Full Review Source: Time Out New York | comment Comment
10/01/08
Anna King
Anna King
Time Out New York

The story's a bit dog-eared, but the voice cast adds plenty of energetic bite.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
09/29/08
Michael Rechtshaffen
Michael Rechtshaffen
Hollywood Reporter
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Actually better than its premise and its trailer might lead you to expect.

Full Review Source: The Age (Australia) | comment 14 Comments
09/26/08
Philippa Hawker
Philippa Hawker
The Age (Australia)

It's cute alright, with wild ideas, funny lines and a central premise that reinforces loyalty and being true to yourself. Beyond the obvious frivolity

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
09/18/08
Louise Keller
Louise Keller
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