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Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)

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Reviews Counted:18

Fresh:9

Rotten:9

Average Rating:5.6/10

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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    Reviews for Beverly Hills Chihuahua

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    It kind of reaffirmed a lot of cultural stereotypes.

    Full Review Source: At the Movies | comment Comment
    11/07/08
    Ben Lyons
    Ben Lyons
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    It’s cute and sweet and funny.

    Full Review Source: At the Movies | comment Comment
    11/07/08
    Ben Mankiewicz
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    For most of Beverly Hills Chihuahua, all I could think about was Drew Barrymore. What might she have been up to while she recited her lines for Chloe, the spoiled yet sad-looking live-action Chihuahua that speaks in her voice.

    Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment 1 Comment
    10/03/08
    Wesley Morris
    Wesley Morris
    Boston Globe
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    The good news: Beverly Hills Chihuahua is not the apocalypse-signaling, cultural abomination its trailers make it out to be. The bad news: That's pretty much the best thing that can be said about it.

    Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
    10/03/08
    Adam Graham
    Adam Graham
    Detroit News
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    Beverly Hills Chihuahua is hardly Best in Show when it comes to Disney dog movies.

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    10/03/08
    Stephen Cole
    Stephen Cole
    Globe and Mail
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    Despite its superficial lip-service to self-actualization/realization, there has to be more to life than what Beverly Hills Chihuahua is putting out there, which is fit for neither man nor beast.

    Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
    10/03/08
    Mark Olsen
    Mark Olsen
    Los Angeles Times
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    The film is Beverly Hills Chihuahua. The audience is the fire hydrant.

    Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
    10/03/08
    Kyle Smith
    Kyle Smith
    New York Post
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    Beverly Hills Chihuahua approaches but never quite achieves a truly spectacular level of absurdity.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment 1 Comment
    10/03/08
    Nathan Lee
    Nathan Lee
    New York Times
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    Depending on your tolerance for talking Chihuahuas, this live-action comic offering from Disney could make for a fun family night out.

    Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
    10/03/08
    Walter V. Addiego
    Walter V. Addiego
    San Francisco Chronicle
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    Aside from some obvious racial stereotypes and voices that occasionally stray into Frito Bandito territory, Chihuahua has charm to spare for the adults, while offering plenty to keep young pups enthralled.

    Full Review Source: Toronto Star | comment Comment
    10/03/08
    Linda Barnard
    Linda Barnard
    Toronto Star
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    Ticket buyers older than 8 should simply close their eyes and ponder a more stimulating concept: Beverly Hills Cujo.

    Full Review Source: USA Today | comment 1 Comment
    10/03/08
    Claudia Puig
    Claudia Puig
    USA Today
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    As depressing as it is to find so many gifted artists reduced to making a talking-dog picture, Beverly Hills Chihuahua turns out to be genuinely sweet.

    Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
    10/03/08
    Ann Hornaday
    Ann Hornaday
    Washington Post
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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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