Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Here

: It was the first film in the series to receive a G rating from the MPAA, whereas the previous two were rated PG [20, 26]. Key Production Facts

: Simon is bitten by a spider, causing a personality shift into a daring French alter-ego named Simone [5, 26]. Meanwhile, Alvin must learn to take responsibility to lead the group to safety [23, 26]. Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

: Actor David Cross (Ian Hawke) famously criticized the production, calling it the "most unpleasant experience" of his professional life and citing mistreatment by a producer [5, 31, 32]. : It was the first film in the

: Despite poor reviews, it was a commercial success, grossing approximately $349 million worldwide against a budget of $75–80 million [5, 19]. : Actor David Cross (Ian Hawke) famously criticized

: Dave Seville and their former rival, Ian Hawke (now working as a cruise mascot in a pelican suit), search the island to rescue them before a nearby volcano erupts [5, 22, 26]. Critical & Commercial Performance