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Turfseer 2012-05-25 16:10:31

Straight to DVD sequel can't hold a candle to brilliant, original Chihuahua

For those of you who loved Beverly Hills Chihuahua (including myself),I am sad to report that Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 is not a worthysequel to its enormously entertaining predecessor. Obviously patchedtogether rather quickly to capitalize on the success of Chihuahua #1,BHC2 is a straight to DVD concoction. All the actors have been replacedexcept for George Lopez who reprises the voice of Papi. Also missingare stars Jaime Lee Curtis, who had a short but effective role as thedog loving businesswoman, Aunt Viv, and Drew Barrymore who had thestarring (voice) role as Chloe.BHC2 begins right away with the wedding of Papi and Chloe. A few monthslater Chloe gives birth to a brood of five pups, four girls and a boy.Chloe's owner, Rachel and her mother Aunt Viv, are off on a trip to theAmazon rain forest and have even lesser roles here than in the original'Chihuahua'. The audience is further short-changed when Delgado, theGerman Shepard former police dog, is relegated to a supporting role ashe attempts to locate his long lost 'sons' who are now police dogs forLAPD.It takes a very long time before we break into 'Act 2' in BHC2 and thatoccurs when Sam and his parents (the Cortez's) are faced with losingthe family home. While BHC1 had a menacing and realistic drug cartelmember as an antagonist (coupled with his equally scary caninecounterpart, 'El Diablo'), all BHC2 can muster up is a buffoonish bankexecutive, entrusted with taking possession of the Cortez family home.Sam needs to come up with $50K cash so they decide to enter aprestigious dog show. Somehow, the dogs are allowed to enter thecontest without any investigation into their pedigree. It's only afterPapi ends up winning (by arranging flower petals into the shape of aheart) that it finally occurs to the stuffy lead judge, that Papi isn'ta full pedigree. Papi is disqualified and Sam is back to square one,trying to figure out how to get the cash to prevent foreclosure oftheir home.The 'dark moment' at the end of the Second Act occurs when the puppiesfollow Delgado who's still looking for his long lost sons. Sam, Papiand Chloe are frantic that the little ones are now lost. The puppiesend up in duffel bags containing stolen cash, carried by criminals whohave just robbed a bank. Papi's brother, Pedro, finds a cap belongingto the one of the robbers and the scent leads the dogs to a breadfactory, where they rescue the puppies and chase the robbers out, intothe arms of the police.Unlike BHC1, which had an extremely inventive plot and all kinds ofinteresting characters and production numbers (remember that wonderful'Aztec warrior' Chihauhau dance?), BHC2 is simply a formulaic Disneysecond-rate comedy. While BHC1 was full of laugh out loud jokes, BHC2simply expects us to laugh merely by offering up a bunch of talkingdogs without the wit of the original. For those who haven't seen BHC1,please pick up a copy; and try to forget the sequel!

2012-05-25 13:08:18

A dog of a movie

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (Amazon Instant Video) the first movie was an amusing little film with a nice story line...This one was boring, plotless and a classic 'do it again' that didn't work....I am glad I rented it and didn't buy....

2012-05-25 02:26:26

Cute movie

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (DVD) Purchased for my daughter. She loves this movie, it always makes her laugh. The movie arrived in great condition. That makes me happy!

2012-05-24 13:40:40

ATTENTION PARENTS!! FREE BABYSITTER!!!!!!!

If you're like me, you want to have as little interaction with your children as possible and mostly just want them to be quiet and not bother you so you can drink wine and book vacations without them and eat dinner in peace. This movie will definitely help you!!In reality, my kids LOVE this movie! We have probably 100 or so kids movies, and they have about 5 "go-to" movies; "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2" or "Cats vs. Dogs 2:The Revenge of Kitty Galore." They don't watch part one as much as this one for whatever reason. The dogs in this movie ARE cute and I'm not sure if there is a story or plot, but talking cute dogs are a HUGE attraction to children. It's not too annoying either to have on in the background as the kids watch it. The 6 year old boy loves it the most. Always gets a laugh at the cute talking chihuahuas!In summary, if you would like a movie that your kids will watch endless ammounts of times over and over and over and over, "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2" is a great one! Highly recommended for kids who like animals. And regular kids too. And parents who want to slip off while their kids are watching talking chihuahuas.

2012-05-24 05:07:41

no didgital copy included

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (Blu-ray) I am very disappointed with Amazon. This DVD was supposed to contain a digital copy. I can't find any information how to get the copy, only to return the item.

2012-05-23 09:55:40

Direct to DVD Chihuahua 2...Bad Doggie!

This one is 'For the Dogs' folks. It's a Disney 'Direct to DVD' attempt to cash in on it's successful 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua'. Didn't Disney announce that they wouldn't do 'Direct to DVD' anymore...you know, quality, not quantity? Think 'Mulan 2' and 'Stitch: The Movie'. Get the (insert gagging sounds here) picture? Only George Lopez returns as the voice of 'Papi', probably because of a contractual agreement? I hope he didn't need the cash that bad. Anyways, if you must see this franchise killer, rent it, don't buy it. I wish I would have. I've already tried hitting the DVD with a rolled up newspaper, and that didn't help it any. Now I'll probably have to pawn this 'Dog' off on my in-laws as a birthday or Christmas gift.

2012-05-23 18:06:18

REALLY good movie

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (DVD) REALLY good movie. There aren't alot of movies I like, particularly comedies. The talking dogs are both cute and intelligent. The movie is funny, and heart warming. There is a plot, and it moves well. Dog family foils both a bank that wants to foreclose on the parents' house, and crooks. Puppies learn their heritage and find their inner bark, and learn important lessons about family. There is a bit more sex stereotyping than I like, but nobody is meek and helpless.

2012-05-23 02:25:23

What happened Disney?

This afternoon I witnessed a stark contrast in quality. First I watched a Mickey Mouse short "The Brave Little Tailor" then watched Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2. I think this movie will give me nightmares for a week. This is among the worst movies I have ever seen.

Wolford 2012-05-21 08:55:02

More Chihuahuas!!

I liked the original Beverly Hills Chihuahua well enough. It certainlywasn't spectacular, but it was OK. I remember saying at the time: "Itneeds more chihuahuas." Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 answers my request.Chloe and Papi are back with a litter of puppies. They have some reallycute adventures and save the day with chihuahua can-do. The film isquick too, with an 84 minute run time. It is a nice little kids movie.The dogs are cute as buttons, which I think is the point of thesemovies. My 12 year old enjoyed that. I did as well. I think adults willlike it too as long as they remember that it is a Disney children'smovie about talking dogs. Unfortunately, Drew Barrymore does not returnas the voice of Chloe.

2012-05-20 21:33:45

Grandson loved it.

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (DVD) I ordered this for my grandson and he loved it. There is a lot of action to keep a 3 year old interested.

2012-05-19 06:51:36

If you must, buy it only if you can get it cheap, really cheap

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (Blu-ray) My family enjoyed the first in this "series", but this one fell far short of the first. The acting is poorly done, the type one envisions in soap operas (I don't watch them, which is why I say envisions). There is the now too usual Disney stpudity of things like the "father" dog urinating on paperwork from a bank to stop the bank from using the paperwork. Why Disney has stuff like that in its products I will never understand. At the end of the day this movie will mostly please little ones, which makes it all the more of a shame they have stuff like that in the movie. I'm glad I got this through Amazon's new/used option and paid very little. It wasn't even worth that.

2012-05-19 02:05:04

Chihuahua 1 1/2

Positives:(1.) Well trained dogs.(2.) Pretty good CG on dog talking. Negatives:(1.) Another in a long line of cheaply produced Disney movies.(2.) Missed a creative opportunity (as if Disney even knows what that means anymore) by not having a scenario where the dogs journey down to Central America to rescue their owner. Instead it's the same old safe, boring studio and local mansion sites for filming. Thus the tone is set - boring (unless you're dog obsessed; which means anything with a dog in it is a no-brainer, pun intended).

2012-05-16 02:51:14

BURN ! BURN BURN !

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (DVD) I have the first BHC and it was very good. Good Quality - Good Actors - Good Directing !But, this second BHC is such a burn ! George Lopez is (I think) the only original Actor/Voice in the movie and I think he should retain them name "Poppie". BUT, EVERYONE ELSE IS DIFFERENT ! BURN ! BURN ! BURN ! If I could get my money back for this movie I would, because I will never watch it again. I had to force myself to watch it once. How can that reviewer say she loved this movie as much as the first ? ? ?

2012-05-15 12:33:36

Have def seen better.

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (Blu-ray) This movie was alright... the plot was 'out there' but it was cute as far as a talking dog movie goes. But the cast wasn't the same (as the first one) and even the dogs looked different. For a 'sequel' it wasn't good. I think you need the orginal cast to call it a 2. But who am I to say?My kid REALLY wanted to see it, I paid $10 (give or take) for a blu ray or I could have rented it on vudu for $6.99. Overall its a good deal. I guess I coulda got it cheaper at the redbox, but still... I get two really bad dvds for $10.. who can pass that up?! lol.Nah.. my kid liked it and it didn't make her cry like Despicable Me did. And it kept my attention longer... or maybe its because I was so out of my mind from watching BHC2 that I couldn't sit to watch DM in the same night... IDK So 3 stars...

2012-05-14 14:52:23

DVD skipped and had a large scratch on it.

The movie was labeled "like new" but had a large scratch on it upon receipt and skips in several places. Will be purchasing only "new" DVDs in the future so that we can actually watch the movie. Disappointing.

2012-05-14 04:21:26

Cute Kid's Movie

Nothing is sweeter than puppies but there is nothing that wreaks more havoc than puppies. My children love puppies but I refuse to raise a puppy so when Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 came out - they enjoyed watching the Papi and Chloe's sweet puppies.Synposis: From the creators of Beverly Hills Chihuahua, everybody's favorite talking Chihuahuas are back in a comedy that's a pack of outrageous fun for the whole family. Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents, Papi and Chloe, upside down when their playful puppies present onechallenge after another. But, when their human owners find themselves in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them--because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.Bonus Features:DVD 1. French & Spanish Tracks and Subtitles 2. Sneak Peek at Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure 3. Learn How To Take Your Favorite Movies On The Go 4. Dylan & Cole Sprouse: Blu-ray(tm) Is Suite! 5. Bonus 1. Music Video: "This is My Paradise" By Bridgit Mendler 2. Blooper Faux PawsBLU-RAY 1. 1.78:1/ Enhanced for 16×9 2. French & Spanish Tracks 3. Sneak Peek at Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure 4. Learn How To Take Your Favorite Movies On The Go 5. Dylan & Cole Sprouse: Blu-ray(tm) Is Suite! 6. Bonus 1. Music Video: "This is My Paradise" By Bridgit Mendler 2. Blooper Faux Paws 3. Beverly Hills Chihuahua Challenge - interactive game show led by PapiMy Opinion: The movie started off with a wedding between Papi and Chloe but to be honest the beginning was really confusing with the focus mainly on best man and maid of honor. After a few minutes, the dogs getting married was focused on. Since my little ones would be the one watching this movie, I was not overly thrilled with the dress of the adults but their attire was normal wedding apparel.Then the puppies are born...these five little puppies are absolutely adorable. I just love when all 5 puppies sliding down in the mud and Chloe comes out to admonish them. She tells all 5 puppies how their father will hear about this and he will not be happy. As she is stating this, Papi shows up the top of the slide, yelling loud, encouraging his young ones to have fun, slides right into the mud splashing Chloe as well.Throughout the movie, Papi and Chloe learn how to be parents. Papi must learn to properly train his children and to be a proper parent; whereas, Chloe has to learn to let up from time to time and have fun. All throughout the movie, you see fun puppy antics. This movie is definitely geared toward children and as an adult I had a hard time sitting through the whole movie.This movie has no swearing, a little bit of adult humor, and is definitely geared for children.

2012-05-09 16:06:23

Much better than Reviews suggest

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (DVD) I just watched this movie last night and it was so cute and funny. So what if most of the actors are different than the first one. It isn't as ggood as the first one but it's still better than people have been saying.

2012-05-09 05:14:04

DON'T ORDER HERE IF YOU WANT THE PRODUCT!!!!!!!!

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (DVD) I bought this DVD for my little girl as a reward for being a good girl and doing a good job (she is only 4 1/2 years old) and when we got it today there was only a sloppy plastic shrink wrap on the box, no security tape keeping it closed and NO DVD IN THE BOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY DAUGHTER WAS CRUSHED! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER! LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE OPENED IT, TOOK THE DVD, AND SLOPPILY SEALED THE PLASTIC BACK UP! DEFINITELY DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER EVER! I WOULD GIVE A ZERO IF I COULD!

2012-04-30 00:25:06

Beverlyhill Chihuahua 2

This review is from: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (DVD) I am so glad we got it, to follow through with the 1st. one, I strongly recommend it. And of course, I am so thankful and surprise the delivery was unbelievable in a short period of time.

rannynm 2012-04-29 09:23:19

Simply Splendid Family Comedy

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 is an irresistible Disney comedy with tons ofadventure that is perfect for the entire family! It is directed by AlexZamm and written by Dannah Feinglass, Danielle Schneider, and JeffreyBushell. Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 is about two newlywed Chihuahuas named Papiand Chloe who start a family. Chloe gives birth to 5 impetuous andreckless puppies, but the pups soon get their act together when theyfind out their human owners have trouble paying off the mortgages fortheir house. The dogs decide to enter the Beverly Hills dog show inhope for the $50,000 prize to help their owners keep the house, butunfortunately, the dogs do not win. However, a bank robbery occurs andthe pups decide to stop the crime. Their mischievousness leads them tocapturing the robbers and saving the day, but will this good deed beenough to stop the bank from foreclosing their human owners' house? Thevoice over of the movie is excellent. The dogs' voices fit theirpersonalities well and the voice over contains a lot of emotion. Forexample, Delgado (voiced over by Miguel Ferrer) who is a sleuthhound,had a husky voice which matched well with his appearance as well as hisrole in the movie. Papi's voice also adjusted well to things that weregoing on in the movie. For example, when he told his pups nightlybedtime stories, his voice would become low in pitch and he would soundmysterious. The movie is also very comical. I found myself giggling in almost everyscene! This movie overall is exhilarating and it contains heartwarmingmessages such as "true love is worth any risk," "love fearlessly, andhelp others share their hearts as well," "family is about who you love,not just who you are born to," "we are stronger together than we arealone," and "stick by your loved ones, even in hard times." The message"stick by your loved ones, even in hard times," is perhaps the mostsignificant message in the movie because Papi's entire family as wellas his owners' family tried their best to prevent the bank fromforeclosing their home. I would recommend this movie to ages 6 and up. Beverly Hills Chihuahua2 is a splendid family film, but if director Alex Zamm created moresuspense while the dogs were enjoying their escapades, the movie wouldhave created a bigger impact on the audience and hence, become morecaptivating. Nevertheless, all in all, this film is perfect for anyonewho wants to watch a humorous entertaining adventure about talkingdogs! Reviewed by Gabriella Chu, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic (age 14)