Release Date: 3/3/2009 Original Release: 2008 Format: DVD Length: 91 minutes Rating:PG (MPAA) Rating Reason: for some mild thematic elements. UPC: 786936769418 Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Comedies, Adventure, Children, Theatrical Release, Family (General), Mexico, Dogs, Pets
Description
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.
DVD Features
NTSC Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen - 2.39 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish Subtitles - French, Spanish Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes: Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Director Raja Gosnell Shorts: Legends of the Chihuahua - Animated Short Audio Commentary: Raja Gosnell - Director Featurette: 1. Pet Pals: The Voices Behind the Dogs 2. Hitting Their Bark: On Set With the Dogs of BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAUA
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