Could Beverly Hills Chihuahua from Disney be the dumbest movie of the year? The dumbest movie ever? All I know is that chihuahuas hold no special place in my heart. Enduring 90 minutes of chihuahua yapping (even when disguised as the voice of Drew Barrymore) doesn’t appeal to me at all.
In Beverly Hills Chihuahua, a pampered Chihuahua named Chloe (voice of Drew Barrymore) finds herself accidentally lost in the mean streets of Mexico without a day spa or Rodeo Drive boutique anywhere in sight.
Now alone for the first time in her spoiled life, she must rely on some unexpected new friends — including a street-hardened German Shepherd named Delgado (voice of Andy Garcia) and an amorous pup named Papi (voice of George Lopez) — to lend her a paw and help her to find her inner strength on their incredible journey back home. Also starring the voice talents of Salma Hayek, Edward James Olmos, Piper Perabo, and Cheech Marin.
I guess all Chihuahuas are Mexican. What the heck is George Lopez thinking these days? His TV show was pretty funny. His stand-up is funny. Why can’t he say no to stupid sounding movies? Balls Of Fury was a mistake. I don’t know what you’d call this. Maybe it’ll be better than it sounds.
What do you think?
This is The Simple Life meets Yo Quiero Taco Bell. Simply put, not good!
No, it’s not better than it sounds, it’s worse. They should have cast Paris Hilton as the dog and made it more like a graphic novel. Now, that might have been interesting.
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Watch it crush Titanic movie setting records and be the largest grossing movie ever in history…
That’s a heck of a lot of chihuahuas…
Also, “chihuahua” is one of the hardest words to spell ever
Prior to Tivo, we were subject to watching those annoying Taco Bell commercials. Now we have a movie featuring these little chihuahuas. no way, no how would I ever watch this movie.
If this movie opens at number 1…I want to say that I’ll never write about another movie…but I know it’s a lie. Still, I’ll be really sad and a little sick to my stomach.
Man you just locked it into opening at #1… you realize that right? Its gonna earn like $400 Gagillion dollars…
Dog movie + Drew Barrymore + Disney = Big bucks (good movie not required)
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Why is it that the chihuahuas of the world have been labeled Mexican?? I take offense! And to make a stupid movie about it…uncalled for!
Well, I might can understand why they think they’re Mexican since they’re named after a region of Mexico. My question is, why do they all speak English with a Spanish accent? And how does Drew Barrymore fit into the whole thing?
It may not appeal to you (whoop-dee-doo) but I bet it will appeal to the children.
BUMP OFF, YA LIFETIME LOSERS! Chihuahuas are the coolest!
I find it funny how you stupid movie critics are wrong like 95% of the time. (With the exception of “Cat in the hat”. You were right about that one.)
Example: “Night at the museum” with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. Critics said it sucked. BUT… The general American public liked it, and most everybody in my area.
This movie, in all probability will appeal to:
1.) Chihuahua owners, which is a LARGE percent of the American population, and
2.) Kids who love dogs and dog movies, which is, again, a large percent of the American population.
You movie critics will be wrong. AGAIN.
You can TRY to control the minds of the American Public, but you will NEVER succeed!
My kids loved the trailer and we will assuredly go to this escapist fare. Gosh, the naysayers need to lighten up. It’s just a freakin movie. And as far as stereotyping Mexicans, cna’t we be a little less sensitive to a little humor. I don’t think my kids will assume Mexcian humans are just like the dogs. Everyone’s rectum’s are too too tight about it.
EXACTLY! Thank you, TOPO GIGIO.
I swear these people have rods in their arses!
First off, a lot of movies can make a ton of money and not be very good. There is no reason to call those of us who don’t get into bad movies “people with rods up their arses.”
I understand kids will love it, and will totally enjoy it, parents will love to take them to see it so they have something to do, and it will be good, clean, wholesome family time.
But I’d personally still rather take my kid to something awesome like Toy Story or Shrek before I take them to a sucky movie.
That’s just me. And saying “movie critics” will be wrong because it is successful at the box office doesn’t mean much
Mike,
I was referring to the people who were getting insulted because of the accents the chihuahuas have. THOSE people have rods in their arses. The ones who go out and look for things to be insulted by because they aren’t “Politically correct.”
(a LOT of people like that on the net. oy.)
But if a movie is truly “Bad” and nobody goes to see it, than how does it still make a lot of money? Can somebody enlighten me on this?
I agree with that…chihuahuas with Hispanic accents just makes sense…who cares?
As to your second point, if a movie is “bad” and no one sees it, then of course it doesn’t make money.
But there are a lot of movies that make tons of money which really aren’t that great.
Mike:
Well, if you see a movie and think it’s “Bad”, yet it makes a lot of money, than obviously somebody’s watching and enjoying it…
In other words, you thought it was bad, but a lot of other people enjoyed it. There’s nothing wrong with having your own opinion. To me, “Good” or “Bad” is all a matter of perception. Some may think it’s the best movie of their life, and others may think it sucks.
do you understand what I’m trying to say?
(I don’t know if I’m wording it right…)
Well…I guess I mean there can be a lot of hype and a lot of people will pay to see something that ends up crappy.
Not that Indy is a sucky movie (although I didn’t like it much), a lot of people who went to see it felt like Spielberg and Lucas mailed it in.
So…that movie had like the 2nd biggest opening ever, but many people weren’t too satisfied.
A movie can make money just from the hype, and totally suck. Sort of like One Million Years B.C. that just came out. A lot of people were excited, they spent money on it, but it was awful.
i agree with giving the movie a chance on the behalf of all the children, chihuahuas and drew barrymore. whos to say most people won’t enjoy the movie and everyone with live happily ever after. Also its not necessarily politicaly incorrect for chihuahuas to have a latino accent because the dogs did originate in Mexico and there is a border city in Mexico called Chihuahua.
To Jason
You know what? If the movie doesn’t appeal to you
DON’T GO!
ROTFL!
The chihuahua masses are getting upset!
LOL Someone hasn’t taken their Prozac today.
Well, I hope that they let you into the theater at a discount price if you have a chihuahua or chihuahua mix with you!
Here’s my chihuahuas petpop.com profile:
http://www.petpop.com/13366PP/
while she doesn’t look like a purebred chihuahua, her papers say she is a purebred. (Although I think that she may have some Russian toy terrier in her because of her facial structure, which is weird, because the Russian Toy Terrier is very rare in the USA)
Anybody with a dog, cat, or pet of any kind should consider joining this site. It’s quite fun…
…I digressed quite a bit in my last post, didn’t I?
I meant to agree with mse. If you don’t like how the movie looks, just don’t go. It’s not like somebody’s cuffing you to the theater seat and taping your eyes open so you have to watch it…
What?!
Good point Pyramid, but there are also those of us who just like to critique film and TV, and whether we see it or not, we’re going to have an opinion
@mse & Pyramid head - Thanks for the sound advice. I wasn’t planning on going. You guys do realize that the name of our website is called Pop Critics, right? I mean, this is what we do.
If you don’t like us criticizing something maybe you are the ones who should go somewhere else. We’re all free to speak our minds here.
I Don’t mind you speaking your minds, It’s just that SOME critics seem like “Art snobs” if you know what I mean. Kind of like the American Idol critics.
Besides, how can your opinion be ACCURATE if you haven’t even seen what your criticizing, promoting, etc.?
Sure, you can have an opinion, but If it’s uninformed, who’s going to listen?
@ P-head - And how can your praise for the movie be accurate if you haven’t seen it either? Isn’t your opinion about the movie just as uninformed? So, if that is the case, then why should anyone listen to your opinion?
I just reread my article and nowhere in it did I say anything about the movie being bad. I said it “doesn’t appeal to me,” and I said it was a “stupid sounding” movie.
I then went on to say “I don’t know what you’d call this. Maybe it’ll be better than it sounds.”
I’m not trying to be argumentative, but I’m getting dumped on and I didn’t even say the movie was bad. It SOUNDS kind of dumb. It’s a movie about a bunch of singing chihuahuas. Just not my thing.
But I’d also like to point out that I published a follow-up article in which I said I could see why some people would want to watch it and I guaranteed it would make more money than Speed Racer.
I think I’ve been fair to both sides of the chihuahua debate.
@ Jason - You’re good Jason - you’ve covered both his Chi and is Huahua…
Pyramid, Ape’s point is basically the summation of this whole thing.
It’s all opinion. People are on here trashing us for making fun of a movie about chihuahuas, yet they’ve never seen it either.
Neither have we of course, we just looked at the poster and thought it looked cheesy
The Trousered Ape:
yes, I think my opinion may be A LITTLE BIT more accurate.
1.) I just happen to know a lot of people who have seen the preview and think it’s cool.
2.)I found 32 random people who had seen the preview. Only four said that it looked dumb.
3.) Kids seem to like dog movies.
I actually talk to REAL people in the REAL world and base my opinion on the thoughts that those people provide me with.
I think the movie looks cool, and so do a lot of other people.
That doesn’t tell me anything about the accuracy of your opinion because it is based on the opinion of other people.
As counter-point…
1. I happen to know a lot of people who have seen the preview as well (one of them happens to be a chihauhua fanatic - she has 3 of them) thinks it looks dumb.
2. I’m sure if I wanted to, which I don’t, I too could find random people and ask them their opinion - but what’s the point - it my opinion I’m concerned with, not theirs.
3. No - kids seem to like good dog movies.
I too talk to real people in the real world and we use real words when we communicate.
In the end - it all comes down to opinion. I don’t really care what everyone else thinks of it. I do know what I think of it and my opinion is not swayed by others opinions.
But just because you think it looks cool does not invalidate the counter perspective, nor does it make it any more “right” as if one could even begin to presume that an opinion has “rightness” or “wrongness” attached to it. You only get those qualities if you are dealing with facts - which you most certainly are not.
I really don’t get the notion of “I talk to real people in the real world”…well, you are on a website right now, so if we should pay more credence to people in the REAL world, shouldn’t we totally invalidate everything you’re saying and just go ask our neighbor down the street instead?
I also find it hard to believe 32 random people saw this trailer. I think if I asked the 25 people at my work, I’d be the only one who had seen it. It’s not even on TV yet.
…But Then It comes down to another thing, regardless of opinion.
Why are a bunch of ADULTS reviewing a kids movie??
I mean, I think it looks cool, but it’s pretty obvious that it’s aimed at a younger audience as well. It’s like something I’d take my nephew to see, because He’d seen the preview and thought it looked VERY funny. (He won’t stop talking about it lol.)
Pyramid, now that’s the best point you’ve had so far
It is a kids movie, and in that case, who cares. But honestly, I think it was just the dogs and everything, it just made it looks a bit hokey.
I love this! You would have never seen people debating like this over the internet 20 years ago. It’s great! Especially about a dumb looking movie.
Well, 20 years ago the internet was like three scientists and a couple of lab techs talking about cloning chihuahuas or something.
I’m just surprised this little post has gotten 40 comments. I never cease to be amazed.
Hey, and you gotta love this email we got from mse777 that said:
“Hey! My gf is in it so shut the hell up. And no, she isn’t one of the dogs wise asses.”
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
I’m sure she did a fine job mse777.
Jason
Is that the “professional” side of you that decided to post an email address that you know wasn’t meant to be posted?
If you don’t mind, I would like for you to delete the post that you thought was funny (twice).
@mse - I agree that posting your email address wasn’t the most professional thing to do so I have removed it as requested. However, I have left the content of your message.
I found your email to be offensive and rude. I have no intentions of being lured into a private argument with someone (which is what you were doing) or allow someone to be rude without responding to the comment.
I think too many people think they can hide behind the anonymity of the internet and do or say whatever they want and think they won’t get called out for it. I called you out.
If you have something to say to us you should say it in the public forum where everyone can see how rude and obnoxious you are and not in private. Have some guts to stand behind the statements you make.
I don’t give a crap if your girlfriend is in the movie or not. Telling me to “shut the hell up” and then calling us “wise asses” was completely uncalled for. As I’ve already pointed out, there is another article where I mention the more positive aspects of this film - where I said it would probably do really well.
If you had taken just a moment of your time to actually look at the other article and see what else I had to say before firing off such an impudent email to someone you don’t even know, you could have saved yourself the embarrassment of looking so foolish and ignorant.
I’m still completely amazed that so many people are pissed off about what we have to say about a movie starring singing chihuahuas…
Thank you Jason for deleting the email address. I had no intention to make that post “private”. I am not a computer whiz and did not realize it wouldn’t show up in the usual way on the comments page. So, I was not hiding. You should have assumed ignorance instead of fear.
When it comes to comments- the best defense is offense. Perhaps posters at this site aren’t as rude as many of the others and someone who gets very defensive, such as myself, should probably not be looking at them.
I did not intend to hurt your feelings yet I think my words were less destructive than posting an email address.
I apologize for posting the email address.
The regular people who comment here at Pop Critics are neither rude nor defensive. Most know that they are free to speak their minds and say whatever they care to say…as long as they do it with respect to others.
It’s fine if you or anyone else wants to debate the merits (or potential merits) of a film such as Beverly Hills Chihuahua. We look forward to and encourage open discussion and dialog no matter what the opinion. However, one should be prepared to back up their opinions with sound logic and reasoning and they shouldn’t expect courtesy from others when they resort to name calling and impolite behavior.
You seem like an intelligent person who is capable of presenting your case far better than you did in the email you sent.
I hope you decide to stick around and contribute your opinions.
@mse “I am not a computer whiz”… you might also add or a movie critic whiz if you think this movie is good, lol.
@Pyramid - make it 5, as it looks dumbarama…
C Schwartz
I do believe you are taunting me.
One thing that I DO find funny is owners of big dogs complaining about little dogs.
They whine that little dogs get away with biting more and think that they should be killed for biting. that logic is HILARIOUSLY flawed, because:
1.) BIGGER DOG=BIGGER BITE. A little dog can break skin, while a big dog can break skin, tear muscle, and Break bone (If the dog jerks his head around while biting).
2.) The OWNER should get punished, not the dog. HE should be the one to pay the fines, erect a fence to confine his dog, and pay for insurance, REGARDLESS of breed. As I like to say: “Hit a man’s dog and he gets mad, but hit a man’s wallet and he listens.”
Ummm yeah.. I think the type of dog food plays into it to… and the color of the bag it comes in… really important!
Well, I think it will make a cute movie for children, I don’t believe they created it to be the new fad of the adult world. And to every one who is getting so upset about it, no one is forcing you to watch it, so don’t get so uptight over it. Its meant for a child’s entertainment, or family entertainment. As far as I’m concerned, it cant be worse then sponge bob squarepants.
Pyramid Head, I couldn’t have said it better myself. The movie looks cute, and I can’t wait to see it. Check out this site with dog photos! I think “sir little man jackaroo” is my favorite!
oops, forgot to post the address! Here it is
http://is.gd/IM9
my 5 year old saw the preview and asked to go home. just saying.
Really? If its worth writing a review about, it’s made an impact… that’s all you have to write about? aren’t there any other movies out there that you can write about? It’s a movie about chihuahuas! we all know what to expect! give it a rest and review movies that aren’t destined to be stupid! besides, it’s for the kids… how old are you? do you really think you’d watch it?
YES! I’M GOING TO WATCH IT!!
I’m going to camp out on the sidewalk by the theater with all 5 of my chihuahuas!
…Not really. I’m just going to invite all of the chihuahua owners I associate with to my house for a chihuahua party.
…Surprisingly, most chihuahuas I know are well behaved around strangers. Sure, they bark, but none of the ones I know of bite.
“I’m going to camp out on the sidewalk by the theater …” There is going to be a line for this movie?!?!
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then why did you post lol
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beverly hills chihuahua this is the best movie i ever known i think it is cute humerous but alot of poeple have said its that this is th dumbest movie ever but its not the flmers of this movie worked hard and not anybody can do a good movie like this you need talent like the person who did the movie beverly hills chihuahua.some poeple think to do a movie or comercial you only need a dollar , no!!!!!!!! thats wrong the poeple who did beverly hills chihuahua spend 10,545,600,700 dollars only on making the chihuahuas speak at the right time and the other things where about five billion dollars. i bet that all of you who are critisising this perfect movie of beverly hills chihuahua dont even know how to even start a movie and how much talent you need or the money you need.
beverly hills chihuahua this is the best movie i ever known i think it is cute humerous but alot of poeple have said its that this is th dumbest movie ever but its not the flmers of this movie worked hard and not anybody can do a good movie like this you need talent like the person who did the movie beverly hills chihuahua.some poeple think to do a movie or comercial you only need a dollar , no!!!!!!!! thats wrong the poeple who did beverly hills chihuahua spend 10,545,600,700 dollars only on making the chihuahuas speak at the right time and the other things where about five billion dollars. i bet that all of you who are critisising this perfect movie of beverly hills chihuahua dont even know how to even start a movie and how much talent you need or the money you need.
beverly hills chihuahua is not a stupid movie you know what i am starting to think that its the best movie ever made because everyone is critisising this movie because they are jelous of a perfect movie that filmers use all there hard work and swet for people to get entertained and you know what chihuahuas where labled mexican because thats there native country than they where given to usa after the war between mexico and texas its not a offense its a true fact of chihuahuas being mexican in 1798
beverly hills chihuahua is not a stupid movie you know what i am starting to think that its the best movie ever made because everyone is critisising this movie because they are jelous of a perfect movie that filmers use all there hard work and swet for people to get entertained and you know what chihuahuas where labled mexican because thats there native country than they where given to usa after the war between mexico and texas its not a offense its a true fact of chihuahuas being mexican in 1798
all you critics are jelous of a movie that people worked hard about chihuahuas.
a movie perfect + hard working filmers = jeolous poeple because movie
about chihuahuas was perfect
all you critics are jelous of a movie that people worked hard about chihuahuas.
a movie perfect + hard working filmers = jeolous poeple because movie
about chihuahuas was perfect
BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA RULES ALL STUPID CRITICS TRHINK ITS DUMB BUT ITS NOT ALL OF YOU CRITICS ARE STUPID SUCCERS IF YOU THINK THIS MOVIE IS BAD YOUR JUST JELOUS
BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA RULES ALL STUPID CRITICS TRHINK ITS DUMB BUT ITS NOT ALL OF YOU CRITICS ARE STUPID SUCCERS IF YOU THINK THIS MOVIE IS BAD YOUR JUST JELOUS