Although, as a childhood fan, I mostly remember the trouble-making Alvin testing Dave's nerves until he'd frequently shout “Alvinnn!!!” as the DVD title denotes, watching the series now, I realize that in addition to the wild adventures, Alvin and The Chipmunks is a remarkably brainy, sophisticated, and morally sound children's program. Whether the boys are starting their own Chipmunk Fire Station or dealing with first crushes, studying Kabuki theater or taking part in Alvin's latest schemes for greater fame, the fun, witty, and fast-paced show is far more than just passively entertaining.
Emphasizing honesty and friendship and filled with useful lessons in everything from peer pressure to fire safety, the show plays equally well to adults with cinematic references to E.T. and Easy Rider and this set's so good you'll long not just for more episodes but also more '80s cartoons (like my favorite, The Muppet Babies) to make their debuts on DVD. However, one thing's for certain — whether you're feeling nostalgic for decades past or introducing the series to a new generation — you won't do much better than Alvinnn!!!
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