2008 Writer
rulistenin
Wild, WY

outshines most Disney films of recent years

5 star rating

character-lover, a movie buff, a fan of clever plots, a comedy fan, having a sense of humor, into movies that tell a great story
Pros

    adventure, good messages

Cons
    some typical corniness

OCT
14
2008
 
 
 
LOVED it!

The previews I've seen on television do not do justice to this film. Beverly Hills Chihuahua was soooooo much better than I was expecting it to be. It is filled with drama, comedy, romance, intrigue, adventure and good vs. evil.

Yes, it falls into the category of a corny kid's flick, and if you don't like animals talking, then I'd say skip-it. But take my word; this movie was so well done. Refreshingly it does not fit into the cookie-cutter class of movies Disney films have fallen into in recent years.

This entertaining film pulls at many emotions from laughter to nearly being a tear-jerker. Also, I loved the fact that there were both animal and human heroes.

The movie is about Chloe, a ritzy and fashion conscious Chihuahua from Beverly Hills who finds herself lost in Mexico. She is thrown into a dog fighting ring, which is done appropriately for the viewing audience without gore or anything too heavy. Another dog helps Chloe and all the other captive dogs escape. With the assistance of many others, Chloe sets out on a journey to find her way back home.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua has good messages in the film too. Though there are some stereotypical characters, the lesson learned is to not judge people based on their occupation. Also, the film does a good job at showing the importance of getting homeless dogs adopted into loving homes.

I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of this Disney film, and I recommend it for the whole family.

Last edited on Oct 15, 2008



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rulistenin wrote on Dec 11, 2008 at 12:43PM

In response to ZombieAccomplice's comment from Nov 26, 2008 at 4:00PM:

I agree... I'm really surprised that this film hasn't been won over by more people. When it comes out on dvd I want to watch it again. Thanks for commenting ZA!

ZombieAccomplice wrote on Nov 26, 2008 at 4:01PM

In response to LadyMagic's comment from Oct 25, 2008 at 1:22PM:

And teens!

ZombieAccomplice wrote on Nov 26, 2008 at 4:00PM

I'm glad to find someone who was NOT critical of this film. It's not Bambi or 101 Dalmations, but I think that it's a fresh break. I found it surprisingly entertaining and, as you mentioned, it DID have many good thematic elements.

rulistenin wrote on Nov 16, 2008 at 10:43AM

Thanks for commenting jasyjen. I plan on seeing it again when it comes out on dvd. Here's 'til then', right? ;-)

jasyjen wrote on Nov 15, 2008 at 3:02PM

This looked so fun! Can't wait for it to come out on DVD.

rulistenin wrote on Oct 26, 2008 at 11:34AM

In response to LadyMagic's comment from Oct 25, 2008 at 2:51PM:

yeah... fun research and great gift option ;)

rulistenin wrote on Oct 26, 2008 at 11:31AM

In response to vivasuzi's comment from Oct 25, 2008 at 10:58PM:

I'm really surprised that as of today there have not been any other reviews for his movie. I am curious what other reviewers think of this movie :)

rulistenin wrote on Oct 26, 2008 at 11:26AM

In response to MikeMaroon's comment from Oct 26, 2008 at 12:17AM:

I think so... but, after talking to different adults I'm wondering if it's not more 40 year olds who are lovin' it. LOL :D

MikeMaroon wrote on Oct 26, 2008 at 12:17AM

I was skeptical about this, but I bet my 4 yr old would love it!

vivasuzi wrote on Oct 25, 2008 at 10:58PM

In response to rulistenin's comment from Oct 25, 2008 at 11:02AM:

It's good enough to see again? That sounds promising :)

LadyMagic wrote on Oct 25, 2008 at 2:51PM

In response to rulistenin's comment from Oct 25, 2008 at 2:13PM:

We don't have kids but we check them out. Curiosity and reserach for deciding on gifts and now possible reviews - it's fun.

rulistenin wrote on Oct 25, 2008 at 2:13PM

In response to LadyMagic's comment from Oct 25, 2008 at 1:22PM:

LOL! Maybe adults enjoy them even more than kids :D

LadyMagic wrote on Oct 25, 2008 at 1:22PM

Hey, corny kids' flicks can be fun for adults too. : )

rulistenin wrote on Oct 25, 2008 at 11:02AM

In response to vivasuzi's comment from Oct 24, 2008 at 10:12PM:

Thanks for reading my review. I actually can't wait to see it again myself!

vivasuzi wrote on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:12PM

wow I had no idea this might actually be good! It looked cheesy to me but I do like Disney :) Thanks for sharing...although I usually wait for Disney movies to go on TV b/c they always do eventually :)

rulistenin wrote on Oct 20, 2008 at 6:41PM

In response to GeorgeChabot's comment from Oct 20, 2008 at 5:59PM:

Ohhhhhh, then maybe you ought to curb their viewing cuz they might want some xtra pampering. :D

GeorgeChabot wrote on Oct 20, 2008 at 5:59PM

In response to rulistenin's comment from Oct 20, 2008 at 4:41PM:

Yes the furry ones might enjoy it, you're right! Although they sometimes turn their noses up. ;>

rulistenin wrote on Oct 20, 2008 at 4:41PM

In response to GeorgeChabot's comment from Oct 20, 2008 at 4:04PM:

Yes, even your furry family would enjoy this one! ;)

GeorgeChabot wrote on Oct 20, 2008 at 4:04PM

Well, the fact that it was good is encouraging. ;>

rulistenin wrote on Oct 17, 2008 at 11:23AM

In response to PattyTherre's comment from Oct 16, 2008 at 5:12PM:

Good plan, lol. My mother and I were the first in the theatre. I kept commenting to my mom that only adults were filling the theatre. Just before the movie started two different people brought in 2 kids each... So, it was funny that the place was filled with adults and only 4 kids, LOL.

PattyTherre wrote on Oct 16, 2008 at 5:12PM

In response to rulistenin's comment from Oct 16, 2008 at 12:37PM:

Oh yes, I know it's a kid flick. I may take my nephews as an excuse to see it. lol.

rulistenin wrote on Oct 16, 2008 at 3:05PM

In response to krislynn's comment from Oct 16, 2008 at 2:32PM:

I don't think you'll be disappointed. Let me know what you think if you see it.

krislynn wrote on Oct 16, 2008 at 2:32PM

This sounds like a fun and entertaining movie. I love this type of film too!

rulistenin wrote on Oct 16, 2008 at 12:37PM

In response to PattyTherre's comment from Oct 16, 2008 at 12:56AM:

The movie is really good! But, so that you don't get too high of expectations, go in knowing it is geared towards children, and just have fun.

PattyTherre wrote on Oct 16, 2008 at 12:56AM

This movie is breaking records and all that. I actually want to see it and I usually don't like these types of films.

rulistenin wrote on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:52AM

In response to CyndiA's comment from Oct 14, 2008 at 3:12PM:

If you can look beyond the definite corny moments in the movie, I think you too will be glad you saw this film!

rulistenin wrote on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:27AM

In response to Jo's comment from Oct 14, 2008 at 2:28PM:

Thanks Jo. I guess it is kinda therapeutic too ;-)

CyndiA wrote on Oct 14, 2008 at 3:12PM

I wasn't so sure about this from the commercials. Glad you reviewed it. Does sound good!

Jo wrote on Oct 14, 2008 at 2:28PM

Nice job - glad you can get a review in while you are so busy! Jo

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