Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked <RECENT | TIPS>

: Simon is bitten by a spider, causing a personality shift into a daring French alter-ego named Simone [5, 26]. Meanwhile, Alvin must learn to take responsibility to lead the group to safety [23, 26].

: It was the first film in the series to receive a G rating from the MPAA, whereas the previous two were rated PG [20, 26]. Key Production Facts Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Released in December 2011, is the third installment in the live-action/CGI hybrid film series [5, 19]. Directed by Mike Mitchell , the story follows the Chipmunks and Chipettes as they embark on a luxury cruise that quickly goes awry [5, 14]. Plot Summary : Simon is bitten by a spider, causing

: They wash up on a seemingly deserted tropical island [24, 26]. Key Production Facts Released in December 2011, is

: Much of the cruise ship footage was filmed aboard the Carnival Dream [35].

: Dave Seville and their former rival, Ian Hawke (now working as a cruise mascot in a pelican suit), search the island to rescue them before a nearby volcano erupts [5, 22, 26]. Critical & Commercial Performance