Directed by:
Raja GosnellCinematography:
Phil MéheuxComposer:
Heitor PereiraCast:
Neil Patrick Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Jayma Mays, Katy Perry, Hank Azaria, Jacob Tremblay, Nancy O'Dell, James A. Woods, Vanessa Matsui, Mylène Dinh-Robic (more)VOD (2)
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In this sequel to the hybrid live action/animated family blockbuster comedy The Smurfs, the evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants – and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs – Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world's greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus – or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue? (official distributor synopsis)
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This movie is a carbon copy of the first instalment. The Americans did quite a number on the Belgic original, turning it into a half live, half animated show, which in my opinion will make children happy but adults will find it horribly naïve. Which means it will fulfil its purpose.
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I liked the first episode a bit more, but the main thing is that the most important thing hasn't changed - the absolutely perfect Gargamel, played by the charming comedian Hank Azaria, who really has no faults, and his digital cat sidekick Azrael. The story seemed a bit simpler and more straightforward this time, moreover without a proper finale. From the new non-animated faces I was pleased with Brendan Gleeson, from the others Vexy with the nice voice of Christina Ricci. My biggest regret, however, was that the Passive-Aggressive Smurf didn't join the expedition - he just wandered into the village and then disappeared from the plot.
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This is simply a commercial calculation. The actors don't act, they just pretent, only Brendan Gleeson has a little something extra. The story has nothing to do with the comic, it only refers to the fact that Smurfette is actually Gargamel's creation. To make it super interesting, the story takes place in Paris. It's not interesting. The whole movie is a classic setup for an emotional calculation at the end, where there are only a few jokes that can actually make you laugh. But there's very little of that. I'm glad that there will still be interest in the Smurfs with this piece, but I hope that children will rather get into comics.
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