Smurfs – Budget of $58 million – 1 hour and 32 minutes
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Over a century ago, four intergalactic evil wizards captured four sentient books. They wanted to use the books to remove the good in the universe. However, one book, Jaunty, escaped to Smurf village before they could use it. Since then, Razamel, Gargamel’s little brother, searches for the book so he can join the evil wizards and bring evil to the universe.
Papa deejays while the Smurfs dance. When the music stops, No Name Smurf worries because he doesn’t have a thing that sets him apart from the other Smurfs. Papa asks No Name what he wants to be, and he says Magic Smurf. Papa informs No Name that Smurfs can’t do magic. Smurfette assures No Name that his thing will come with time. He needs to be patient. No Name walks through a meadow and prays for magic. Jaunty hears him and covertly answers his prayer. No Name runs through the village and shows Papa his new thing. Papa screams for No Name to stop.
Razamel’s goon, Joel, runs to Razamel’s room. He alerts Razamel that they detected an electronic pulse matching the book’s signature. Razamel demands that Joel find the book’s location. Joel opens a portal and pulls in Papa. Before Papa disappears, he tells the Smurfs to locate Ken. The Smurfs don’t know who or what Ken is until Clumsy Smurf finds a record. It has a note that reads ‘Play me from beginning to end to find Ken.’ They play it, and a portal to Paris opens. It pulls in several Smurfs, including Smurfette, No Name, Vanity, Hefty, and Worry.
Moxie Smurf, the head of the International Neighborhood Watch, rescues them and brings them into their headquarters. Ken introduces himself as Papa’s brother. He knows their presence means that Papa is in trouble. He’s astounded to discover that the Smurfs are unaware of their history, his lineage, or the book. Ken will help the Smurfs find Papa and save the universe before Razamel finds Jaunty and finishes his evil scheme.
This film lives up to the hype with laugh-out-loud one-liners, an expansive world, and a relatable storyline about finding oneself. The music is catchy, and the plot is sure to entertain the entire family. There are jokes for adults, but they aren’t provocative. The film includes new Smurfs with your favorites. The animators incorporate several animation techniques, like clay, 2D, and anime. However, these styles don’t distract from the disjointed animation of the film. The eyes and mouth appear 2D, while their bodies are 3D. It becomes apparent when the Smurfs interact with the real world. This movie fits into the Smurf lore, but the animation needs work. Viewers should stay for the mid-credit scene and enjoy the 1-minute, silent SpongeBob film.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
It’s a spite mission – Gargamel
I’m going to need a bigger litter box – Azrael
It’s raining Smurfs, hallelujah – Razamel
That’s what I call a banger – Papa
Business is booming – Mama Poot
It’s not a competition – Smurfette
I still don’t have a thing – No Name
Let me guess. Papa’s in trouble – Ken
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