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Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)

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Reviews Counted:23

Fresh:19

Rotten:4

Average Rating:3.6/10

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

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

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Oct 3, 2008 Wide

Box Office: $94,497,271

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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  • Get ready for a hilarious fun-filled adventure starring Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore), a diamond-clad ultra-pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua who gets lost while on vacation in Mexico. Papi (voiced by George Lopez), an amusing Chihuahua who's crazy about Chloe, springs into action and heads south of the border to rescue her, while Chloe gets help from Delgado (voiced by Andy Garcia), her newfound friend and self-appointed protector. BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA from Walt Disney Pictures is a heartwarming and outrageously funny tale proving once again that good things do come in small packages. It's a real treat for the whole family.
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    But I just can't help it. I like the Disney dogs. They're adorable. And this is what makes a movie like Beverly Hills Chihuahua work.

    Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
    04/18/09
    Kevin Carr
    Kevin Carr
    7M Pictures

    Yes, it's more talking dogs, but it's what Disney does best.

    Full Review Source: Denton Record Chronicle (TX) | comment Comment
    03/18/09
    Boo Allen
    Boo Allen
    Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

    The film never lags; Gosnell (a former film editor) knows exactly when to ratchet up the action and tweak your emotions when you’re supposed to feel sad or happy.

    Full Review Source: Dadnabbit | comment Comment
    03/16/09
    Scott Malchus
    Scott Malchus
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    The writer's clearly took some classic movies and simply changed "rich girl" to "rich dog" and ran with it.

    Full Review Source: DVDSleuth.com | comment Comment
    03/01/09
    Mike Long
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    DVDSleuth.com

    The plot's a suitcase full of old clothes, and there aren't enough clever lines inserted that might keep non pet-owning adults from enjoying this other than as a parent gratified to see their little one having fun.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    02/24/09
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