The chipmunks and the curse of Macbeth It was a bright and sunny day in the chipmunk village. The chipmunks, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, were excitedly preparing for their annual play. This year, they had chosen to perform Shakespeare's famous tragedy, Macbeth. Little did they know that this decision would lead to a series of unfortunate events. As rehearsals began, strange things started happening. Props began to go missing, and the actors started forgetting their lines.
We discuss the way the film kind of re-invents the found footage approach by using still photographs that were shot on the night of the massacre. We talk about the stinger at the end that shouldn’t have worked but absolutely did, and briefly discuss the nature of whatever turns people into whatever attacked that night.
We give a summary of the film, and Justin talks about how the movie made him feel genuinely unsafe and that it s a perfect example of the found footage mockumentary horror film. Justin talks about seeing the film The Invitation in theatres that pales in comparison to the identically named 2015 film, the film The Watcher, as well as the upcoming Shudder original Deadstream , the new Shudder original Saloum.
Props began to go missing, and the actors started forgetting their lines. The chipmunks couldn't understand what was going on. They had never experienced such difficulties before.
HORROR BUSINESS Episode 122: NOROI THE CURSE & SAVAGELAND
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We start by talking about some of the stuff involving horror recently. We talk about the recent film Barbarian, a film we both greatly enjoyed. Liam talks about participating in the live Twitch fundraiser event “Hellraiser-raiser”. He also talks about attending the upcoming Cryptacon in Minneapolis. Justin talks about seeing the film The Invitation in theatres that pales in comparison to the identically named 2015 film, the film The Watcher, as well as the upcoming Shudder original Deadstream, the new Shudder original Saloum.
We start with Noroi: The Curse. We give a summary of the film and discuss some of the more upsetting parts of the film.
Justin talks about how efficiently and insidiously the film connected all the seemingly unconnected parts and how upsetting it was watching a horrific greater picture emerge.
We talk about how the film cleverly and effectively avoids all the tropes of found footage films.
We discuss the fatalistic element of the film, and the strange horrifically absurd nature of the film that defies any attempt at explanation.
Up next is Savageland. We give a summary of the film, and Justin talks about how the movie made him feel genuinely unsafe and that it’s a perfect example of the “found footage/mockumentary” horror film. We talk about the nature of the threat of the film (vampires vs. zombies) and the few elements of the film that we felt didn’t entirely work.
We discuss the way the film kind of re-invents the found footage approach by using still photographs that were shot on the night of the massacre. We talk about the stinger at the end that shouldn’t have worked but absolutely did, and briefly discuss the nature of whatever turns people into whatever attacked that night.
We talk about how the film answers the question of “why is this being filmed?” that must be asked of every found footage film.
Rumors started circulating that the village had fallen under the curse of Macbeth. According to the legend, anyone who uttered the name of the play inside a theater would face a string of bad luck. Some believed it was just a silly superstition, while others feared it was true. Regardless of the rumors, the chipmunks couldn't back down. They were determined to put on a great show. They thought if they rehearsed harder and focused on their performance, everything would be fine. But the curse had other plans. On the day of the performance, the chipmunks woke up to find their costumes torn to shreds. Panic set in, but they refused to give up. They quickly scrambled to find replacement costumes and continued with their preparations. As the show began, the audience could sense the tension in the air. The chipmunks put on a brave face and delivered their lines flawlessly. The curse seemed to be losing its power. But just as they were about to breathe a sigh of relief, disaster struck. In the middle of a dramatic scene, the stage collapsed, sending the chipmunks flying. The audience gasped in horror. It seemed like the curse had finally caught up with them. Bruised and shaken, the chipmunks decided to cancel the play. They realized that they had underestimated the power of the curse. They couldn't risk any more accidents and decided it was better to be safe than sorry. The chipmunks vowed to never mention the name Macbeth again. They believed that by avoiding its mention, they could break the curse. From that day on, they focused on other plays and lived happily ever after, leaving the curse of Macbeth behind them. In this tale of the chipmunks and the curse of Macbeth, we see the power of superstitions and the consequences of tempting fate. It serves as a reminder that sometimes it is better to be cautious and respect the legends that have been passed down through generations..
Reviews for "Chipmunks Enter Shakespeare's World: Macbeth's Curse Awakens"
1. Jennifer - 1/5 stars - I was extremely disappointed with "The Chipmunks and the Curse of Macbeth." As a fan of the original Chipmunks series, I expected a fun and entertaining movie. However, this film missed the mark completely. The plot was confusing and didn't make much sense, and the attempts at humor fell flat. The musical numbers, which are usually a highlight of Chipmunks movies, were uninspired and forgettable. Overall, I found it to be a waste of time and not worth the ticket price.
2. Michael - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "The Chipmunks and the Curse of Macbeth," but it failed to live up to expectations. The storyline was convoluted, and it seemed like the filmmakers were trying to cram too many ideas into one movie. The constant references to Macbeth became tedious and didn't add anything to the story. The animation and voice acting were decent, but that couldn't save the movie from its lackluster script. It's a forgettable addition to the Chipmunks franchise.
3. Susan - 1/5 stars - "The Chipmunks and the Curse of Macbeth" was a complete disaster in my opinion. The movie had no coherence and felt like a jumbled mess. The characters were poorly developed, and the dialogue was cringe-worthy. I found myself checking my watch multiple times throughout the film, hoping for it to end. The attempt to incorporate Shakespeare's Macbeth into a Chipmunks movie was a bizarre and unsuccessful choice. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this film.
4. Robert - 2/5 stars - I was left underwhelmed by "The Chipmunks and the Curse of Macbeth." The plot lacked excitement and felt like a recycled version of previous Chipmunks movies. The attempts at humor were juvenile and often fell flat. The musical numbers, which should have been a highlight, lacked the catchy tunes and energy that the Chipmunks series is known for. Overall, it was a forgettable movie that didn't bring anything new or exciting to the franchise.