A foreigner who says that the Philippine national language is âTagalogâ may offend politically conscious Filipinos from other parts of the country where Tagalog is not the first language. Cebuano, Kapampangan, Ilocano and such are NOT mere dialects of Tagalog â they are completely distinct LANGUAGES that are very different from each other.
While Chucky (Brad Dourif) and his wife Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) and their child Glen/Glenda (Billy Boyd) are entertaining, the film is really a vehicle for Jennifer Tilly, playing herself, in other words, an exaggerated version of her public persona. And she is incredibly funny and incredibly daring in that role.
At this rate, every single member of the NBC TV lineup will be in the Alvin and the Chipmunks film series. Need proof? Chuckâs Zachary Levi is down for the film sequel. Who isnât pumped for Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel!? We know that Zachary Levi is, as he has signed on to play the cousin of Jason Leeâs character, Dave. And with any luck, Tracey Morgan will play their long lost relative. Donât put it past him.