Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers brings back the anthropomorphic chipmunks in a version of modern-day Los Angeles where cartoon characters and real-life humans are living as one. It seems as though this universe is a meta one, where the cartoon characters in movies are played by real cartoons. That’s at least the case when it comes to Chip and Dale.
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Disney Plus’ new Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers trailer is filled with cameos galore. Disney nerds, at least those who are fans of their animated works, will recognize so many characters and scenes showcased here. There are car characters from Cars, Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast, Flounder from The Little Mermaid, and many more. The trailer shows so many Easter eggs and references, there is no doubt that the film is likely to be chock-full of them.
Disney has stated that the plot of the film will follow Chip and Dale years after their successful show has been canceled. While Chip has abandoned the entertainment business to pursue a stable life as an insurance salesman, Dale still soaks up the limelight he can by working the festival circuit. He’s also recently had “CGI surgery” to keep himself up to date with the times. Though they’ve been out of touch in recent years, they must come together as the Rescue Rangers once again to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a former castmate.
The tone that the trailer evokes is one that comes across as extremely self-aware, and many of the jokes heard so far seem aimed more at adults than kids. Pulling out classic characters also indicates this to an extent, because the film appears as though it’ll be really pulling on nostalgia strings. While this technique has worked well in the past for films like The Lego Movie, it’s also contributed to some failures such as last year’s newest Space Jam.
Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers features an all-star cast, with John Mulaney and Andy Samberg in the starring roles. Also featured in the cast are Kiki Layne, Will Arnett, J.K. Simmons, and Eric Bana.
Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers will be streaming on Disney Plus on May 20, 2022.
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