Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

As with the previous movies, a cute little movie about family, finding your family, and what it can mean to stick together as one. And while I prefer the third movie in about all aspects, it was still a cute movie. The boys have to get on a road trip with a potentially future human step-brother that is a big bully and are forced to work together. And while said human step-brother is really, really exhausting in the beginning and made me fear this whole movie would become really straining, his character development is quick enough to allow the movie to turn into a cute and silly version of a road trip movie. There's a new antagonist, some really crazy and fun party moments and even one or two jokes that had me laugh out loud for a moment. Otherwise the movie is very similar to the others: family misunderstandings, problems, people learning how to live with each other and support each other as they should. The story of the antagonist is a bit ridiculous, but it fits the movies tone in silliness. And in the end, the film closes with a really cute and heartwarming end and it's a pity it's most likely the last in this series of movies. The negative parts? You see how I only talk about "the boys" and "brothers"? Well, the Chipettes only have two very small parts in this one and are mostly not important. And that's not only sad because I consider them damn cute and need more of them, but also because it means the only interaction and development happens between the boys and their step-brother-to-be. This is a bit of a pity as I really enjoyed the Chipmunks/Chipettes interaction in the third movie. But well: if you enjoyed the family theme and atmosphere of the first three movies, this one does that fine, as well! Give me more Chipettes! <3