Beverly Hills Chihuahua

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Beverly Hills Chihuahua is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 1,112 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Drew Barrymore is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Beverly Hills Chihuahua from the crowd. A pampered Beverly Hills chihuahua named Chloe who, while on vacation in Mexico with her owner Viv's niece, Rachel, gets lost and must rely on her friends to help her get back home before she is caught by a dognapper who wants to ransom her. Drew Barrymore and Piper Perabo lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2008. What keeps Beverly Hills Chihuahua from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Beverly Hills Chihuahua is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Drew Barrymore is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.