The Smurfs
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.
Critics Sentiment
Smurfs prepare for the Festival of the Blue Moon in Smurf Village
Gargamel chases Smurfs through FAO Schwarz toy store causing chaos
The film drops from its charming opening in Smurf Village to heavy product placement in the toy store sequence, falling nearly 3 points.
The Smurfs begins promisingly with its faithful recreation of the cartoon world but quickly deteriorates once the characters reach New York, hampered by excessive product placement and crude humor. While Hank Azaria's Gargamel performance and the final battle provide some redemption, the film ultimately succeeds primarily as harmless children's entertainment despite its numerous flaws. Critics consistently praised the opening Smurf Village sequences and visual effects while heavily criticizing the commercial elements and unnecessary human storylines.
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Hank Azaria
Gargamel
Neil Patrick Harris
Patrick Winslow
Jayma Mays
Grace Winslow
Jonathan Winters
Papa Smurf (voice)
Katy Perry
Smurfette (voice)
Anton Yelchin
Clumsy Smurf (voice)
Sofía Vergara
Odile Anjelou
Tim Gunn
Henri
Frank Welker
Azrael (voice)
Madison McKinley
Model
Meg Phillips
Model
Mahadeo Shivraj
Cabbie
Julie Chang
Newscaster
Mark Doherty
Bluetooth Businessman
Minglie Chen
Young Woman
Sean Kenin
Guy in Plaid Shirt
Victor Pagan
Bum
Adria Baratta
Anjelou Employee
Paula Pizzi
Odile's Mother
Andrew Sellon
Waiter
Crew
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