The Many Moods of the Dismembered Head of Jason Lee As It Floats Above Some "Gangsta" Rodents

Original Theatrical Release Poster (November 2007)

Commentary: Jason Lee, playing the patriarchal guardian of these rappin' 'munks, is PISSED. He's giving them the "raised eyebrow" glare. Someone's getting their ass beaten with Jason Lee's belt later tonight, and you can bet your life it's gonna be some disobedient vermin. Also: who is the "trouble" they're referring to? Is it the "gangsta" chipmunks that are just straight chillin' in the center, yo? Doubtful. Probably the pissed-off floating head that is slowing coming into the frame. And he is their guardian and father-figure. Yikes. I'd hate to see what the bad guy looks like in this film. And "They're back and bigger than ever?" They look about normal-sized here. maybe even a little smaller, in reference to the human head near them at least. Unless that's a six-foot tall disembodied head floating above them...in which case, I need to see this movie.

DVD Release Cover (March 2008)

Commentary: AWWWW! I bet Jason Lee plays an exasperated but well-meaning father-figure in this wacky kidz movie. I'm ready to get my "squeak" on, are you?!?!?!

Honestly, this is a more appropriate, if far more dull, cover for this movie. Jason Lee's head is no longer a six-foot tall monstrosity. Either the chipmunks grew double their size or Jason Lee's horrifying and angered cranium shrunk a little and calmed itself down. So much for my hopes for a David Lynch-directed "Alvin and the Chipmunks" movie. By the way, how the hell did this movie not get spelled "Alvin and the Chipmunkz?" Or "Alvin and the Chipmunk$?" Or "HEY KIDS LOOK ANIMALS GIVE US MONEY?"