OK, they don't look exactly like the chipmunks I remember from my youth. They are more humanoid-looking. It's jarring at first, but keep watching. Watch a few and you'll get used to it and see how great this new version is.
The dialogue is witty, and hip. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are charming. When I was little I adored Theodore. Still do, but now I have a new appreciation for Simon. He's very witty and sarcastic. Love it. Of course, Alvin is the mischievous one as usual. Most importantly the stories are actually good.
As for the 3D animation, I say superb. I noticed the brilliant job they did with details such as shadows and texture, right down to the chipmunks' hair in close-ups. I swear to god the lip movement is so good that I think I can actually read their lips. I also tend to notice the background scenery. From the boys' room, the wall pictures, shelves, etc. Great job.
I'm an adult. I watched the cartoon series as a child. I caught this one day on TV and found myself utterly charmed by it. I think both kids and adults alike can watch this and enjoy it. 10/10
*edit October 4, 2023 - thought I'd do a small update. I'm laid up with a light back injury and have been watching this. Still love it. I have to say some of the reviews make me laugh. Complaints about how the 80s version was superior, and/or the acting and art were better. It's the same people!!! The same creators, the same family, and the same voice actors, that did the 80s version that are doing this version now. Lol. I want to add that I love the extra characters, Officer Dangus the school kids, and Miss Smith. I think they help give the show a more community and cozy feeling. And I love, love, love the Chipettes. The viewership must be pretty good given that they are on 6 seasons now. Ultimately, the viewers, which I assume are mainly kids, are enjoying and watching it, and it's really up to them, isn't it? As to what they like. Not a bunch of adults writing reviews on here. So bravo to them.
The dialogue is witty, and hip. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are charming. When I was little I adored Theodore. Still do, but now I have a new appreciation for Simon. He's very witty and sarcastic. Love it. Of course, Alvin is the mischievous one as usual. Most importantly the stories are actually good.
As for the 3D animation, I say superb. I noticed the brilliant job they did with details such as shadows and texture, right down to the chipmunks' hair in close-ups. I swear to god the lip movement is so good that I think I can actually read their lips. I also tend to notice the background scenery. From the boys' room, the wall pictures, shelves, etc. Great job.
I'm an adult. I watched the cartoon series as a child. I caught this one day on TV and found myself utterly charmed by it. I think both kids and adults alike can watch this and enjoy it. 10/10
*edit October 4, 2023 - thought I'd do a small update. I'm laid up with a light back injury and have been watching this. Still love it. I have to say some of the reviews make me laugh. Complaints about how the 80s version was superior, and/or the acting and art were better. It's the same people!!! The same creators, the same family, and the same voice actors, that did the 80s version that are doing this version now. Lol. I want to add that I love the extra characters, Officer Dangus the school kids, and Miss Smith. I think they help give the show a more community and cozy feeling. And I love, love, love the Chipettes. The viewership must be pretty good given that they are on 6 seasons now. Ultimately, the viewers, which I assume are mainly kids, are enjoying and watching it, and it's really up to them, isn't it? As to what they like. Not a bunch of adults writing reviews on here. So bravo to them.