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this episode, is so damn funny!! it is so well done, and typical of a family trying to fly on the holidays...families that have no idea how the airline business works, at their mercy......so life like in it's execution..... ..the only inaccuracy here concerns dale, but it is still too funny...... it is second only to the king of the hill episode where the boys become volunteer firefighters, only to burn down their own fire house!!!....hank is especially funny as he inexperienced leads his brood through the airport, while cradling his bird....bobby's gluttony is apparent, and his dis like of salad, and his face is a must see!!

this film is a delight. very well done, the acting is terrific. the actor who plays "david seville" looks a lot like the original "david seville". if you can't fall in love with all three chipmunks, especially theodore, you have no soul. the story line is excellent. the song "witch doctor" is modernized a bit, but not enough to ruin it's ever lasting charm. "david seville sr." can look down with pride at how his legacy is being handled by "david seville jr.". hopefully, this film will be a great success, and result in a few more feature films on the adventures of these timeless characters.

definitely a must see, and a DVD purchase, when released. great job one and all!!!

this film is very well done, portraying those very real situations that people find them selves.

first off, in small but very important, vibrant roles, Mary sternhagen, and Charles durning once again prove their worth, their talent, and their ability to MATTER to a story. both of these actors are just fantastic at recognizing their roles, and DELIVERING more than needed. just fantastic.

also look for Austin Pendleton, in a small but vital role playing it to the hilt. he is a spectacular actor who deserves way more credit and recognition then he receives from Hollywood. versatile, fantastic actor. without actors like him, Hollywood would never survive.

as to the two female leads, well, one and a half, as i can't see why Candice bergen would be nominated for an academy award for this limited performance. she is definitely a major part of the story, BUT NOT A MAJOR FORCE ON THE SCREEN. now, Jill clayburgh, on the other hand is so good in her role here, and so believable, that she definitely deserved recognition. she has the character, the personal trauma, the desperation, the fear down pat. bergen, on the other hand, while she does nail the character, is not that memorable at all.

and Burt Reynolds, is is usual magnificent self, giving 110 % to the story, the character, the production.

if you are an aspiring actor, STUDY Burt Reynolds. he is far more than a plastic banana head sex symbol, leading man. he is of the same cloth of classic actors Humphrey Bogart, Clark gable, john Wayne.....he gets the character down, and gives his all.

this film is a keeper, very well done, and keeps your rapt interest in the final outcome, WHICH IS NOT ETCHED IN STONE, by any means. it can go either way.

well produced, well directed, and well acted.