In 2011 Sony Pictures brought a revival movie to the original comic and 80's animated TV show The Smurfs that seemed like a good idea...right? WRONG! the disastrous Live-Action Smurfs film that had high celebrity voices, Irrelevany Product Placement, and cameos that didn't help the story at all. the film and fell flat with barely making back its budget that left adults childhoods ruined. Later in 2013 was the just as bad sequel to The Smurfs that failed more than the first with the same premise of cameos, unnecessary characters and product placement, and was downright awful spawning the films to roll in peyo's grave. Later in 2017 is a fresh breath of air from the terrible Smurfs movies that Sony made, despite this new being made by Sony. Smurfs The Lost Village is Directed by Kelly Asbury, the same director behind Shrek 2, Shrek the Third, Gnomeo and Juliet, and Spirit. The Movie's plot has best friends Smurfette (Demi Lovato), Brainy (Danny Pudi), Clumsy (Jack McBrayer) and Hefty (Joe Manganiello) use a map that guides them through the Forbidden Forest and wonderland that's filled with magical creatures. Their adventure leads them on a course to discover the biggest secret in Smurf history as they race against time and the evil wizard Gargamel (Rainn Wilson) to find a mysterious village. The plot is your basic Lord of the Rings like quest where the characters are forced to handle environments and new creature that would either friend or eat them. It is a reused basic scheme that Hollywood uses, but it's the execution to the specific details of what matters. The Characters are mostly reminiscent to the creator, Peyo's vision, and maybe some changes that either compel or drag the story either feeling annoying or acceptable. I feel that most of the background Smurfs would have been more reliable and interesting rather than the main smurfs. While the acting is great with the voices not being original and rather that happy-go-lucky charm you either find endearing or redundant. The animation I will say is great though, and seeing the smurfs having more of a look to the comics did feel charming with how the other two, felt...creepy. This movie has it's feel of the Trolls film from 2016 in which they kinda stole their expedition with revealing them in a musical standard. Despite the similar impact, the movie does feel better with the movie barely spewing pop culture references and worthless innuendos. Overall, The Smurfs lost village is good movie despite the childlike humor in most scenes while giving a more character impact whether if you found the useful or useless to the plot. The Plot is executed well in which i give credit for being better than the CGI smurfs movies. This movie can be better for some demographics specifically for younger audiences while boring adults or older teens. The movie is what i call enjoyable for a Point of View whether if you are a child with a pov for thrill seeing characters going on an adventure facing many adversity and discovering a new life. You can pay respect respect for this film considering it has a lower budget than the other terrible Smurfs movies of 60 million with the others being over 100 million, that is bull. I thought the movie was good despite some concerns in the characters not being that reminiscent from Peyo's original vision. If your child or little brother wants a smile on his face, let him watch this movie, and it is a better excuse to just enjoy it better than the previous trash films. B
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The return of the smurfs
monstermayhem327 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Four years after the second smurfs movie which didn't do well domestically but gets a reboot in this version, I will admit that I miss hearing the smurfs gags like the happy song and mentioning the word smurf but it should be enjoyable for fans of the cartoons. The film also has a new cast in which Demi lovsto takes over the smurfette role. Mandy pantankin takes over from the late Johnathan winters as papa smurf. Jack mcbayer takes over the clumsy role from the late Anton yelchin who was great in the role.
The First 3D Animated Movie of the Cute Smurfs
MichaelNontonMulu28 March 2017
Well this is the first time Smurfs movie was done in 3D animation. The previous 2 movies were all combined with humans with some well known actors and actresses played in the movie such as Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays and Hank Azaria. The animation of this movie was done very beautifully and I am pretty sure the 3D effects are very good (although I did not see the movie in 3D, but I can imagine some scenes that would be very great seen in 3D). Furthermore, the movie was shot in 3D and not converted into 3D at later stage like other recent live action movies. So the effects would definitely be good.
The movie seemed to be aimed for children and family as there was no heavy story line and the movie also felt very colorful, with few nice songs here and there. The jokes/humors were not the adult type and should be easily understood. So parents should not be worried of bringing their kids to see this movie. My wife and I enjoyed the movie as it was quite light and was funny with some touching moments as well, plus some good moral message.
Because the movie was aimed for the younger children audience and putting emphasis on the cuteness of the smurfs, it should not be compared to heavier animated movies like Disney or Pixar production such as Toy Story, Moana and so on. I am confident that if you go to see this one with the objective of being entertained and had some good laughs and to see those cute smurfs, you would definitely be satisfied.
In addition to the above, it also had some other well known names providing their voices such as Julia Roberts, Michelle Rodriguez even Meghan Trainor who also sung a song titled I'm A Lady. By the way, during the end credit, there was some brief funny scene that you could enjoy. So be sure to wait in the cinema and watch this part before you leave.
So if you are a fan of Smurfs and want to see them running around, providing funny moments, plus the usual chasing of Gargamel and Azrael, then you would not be disappointed. But if you are looking for some serious animated movie, then beware that this is not that kind of movie.
for my complete review, pls have a look at michaelnontonmulu.blogspot.co.id
The movie seemed to be aimed for children and family as there was no heavy story line and the movie also felt very colorful, with few nice songs here and there. The jokes/humors were not the adult type and should be easily understood. So parents should not be worried of bringing their kids to see this movie. My wife and I enjoyed the movie as it was quite light and was funny with some touching moments as well, plus some good moral message.
Because the movie was aimed for the younger children audience and putting emphasis on the cuteness of the smurfs, it should not be compared to heavier animated movies like Disney or Pixar production such as Toy Story, Moana and so on. I am confident that if you go to see this one with the objective of being entertained and had some good laughs and to see those cute smurfs, you would definitely be satisfied.
In addition to the above, it also had some other well known names providing their voices such as Julia Roberts, Michelle Rodriguez even Meghan Trainor who also sung a song titled I'm A Lady. By the way, during the end credit, there was some brief funny scene that you could enjoy. So be sure to wait in the cinema and watch this part before you leave.
So if you are a fan of Smurfs and want to see them running around, providing funny moments, plus the usual chasing of Gargamel and Azrael, then you would not be disappointed. But if you are looking for some serious animated movie, then beware that this is not that kind of movie.
for my complete review, pls have a look at michaelnontonmulu.blogspot.co.id
Sing A Family Friendly Song
rgkarim6 April 2017
La La La La La La, sing a happy song! It's an intro will never forget for not only its ability to get stuck in my head, but also for the show it represents. The Smurfs' legacy has extended over the decades into a plethora of forms primarily in the TV shows and movies of the 80s. After a six-year hiatus from the live action movies, the blue creatures return to the silver screen to try to regain footing. Will the new style work, or does it fall much like the character Clumsy Smurf? Robbie K here with a review on the Smurfs: The Lost Village. Let's get started.
LIKES: Animation style works Feels like a Smurfs Adventure Surprisingly emotions Soundtrack
Summary: When I saw the trailers for this film, I had my doubts after seeing the definition the live action movies did. Fortunately, the animation works and feels more Smurf like than the previous movies. Our cast of blue minis has fluid movement and style that is representative of the classic series, as the colorful world and all its creatures pop in the same happy, righteous style they capture all those years ago. However, the animation is not the only thing that represents the classic style. The adventure of Lost Village is representative of the classic Smurfs cartoon, filled with epic silliness and kid friendly action for all to enjoy. Much of the audience targeted by this film, will enjoy all the quirky jokes and simplistic scenes, sure to feel their hearts fill with joy at all the happiness packed in this movie. This movie isn't all sunshine and rainbows though, as the film has a little more emotional punch than I expected, with a few sequences well-crafted to derail the ecstasy this movie elates. And if all that isn't enough to convince you the movie is fun, then the soundtrack will certainly bring this point home. You will certainly find the musical numbers full of energy and may find yourself dancing in your seat like me. Not the most unique, but the tracks picked for this film are quite perfect for the scene and would be one CD to pick up.
DISLIKES Rushed at times Lost Potential Anticlimactic Ending Gargamel not as funny
Summary: Smurfs adventures have never been long, but when in cartoon series form you had plenty of episodes to tell a complete story. Not the case for this film. Sure, they wrap up a lot of the ties, but many times the film seems rushed, leaving things underdeveloped in an attempt to cram everything into the short run time. While I give the editing props, I also sigh at the lost potential of this movie. Lost Village does a nice job showing off the Forbidden Forest and giving us some unique flora and fauna to the world. Yet, the trek could have had a few more obstacles for the heroes to challenge before getting to their goal. Not that big a deal, okay how about the fact that some of your favorite Smurfs have been tossed to the secondary bin including Papa Smurf the legendary leader. If that still isn't enough, then how about the fact the new tribes of Smurf girls are very underdeveloped. After a cool introduction and sweet styled montage, the girl Smurfs are almost as useless as Gargamel's jokes. No cool moves, no special magic, and almost very little importance to the plot, the girl Smurfs tribe really could have been taken further to make it worth all the casting they did for voices and the money they spent. And because of their minor involvement, and a predictable story line, the exciting climax at the end was so climactic as it was an animated light show. Had I not had to struggle through the forced comedy of Gargamel, that often devolved into mindless, one directional banter, that few above the age of seven will enjoy. Really missed Hank Azaria's delivery and writing on this one.
The Verdict:
The Smurfs Lost Village is a nice reintroduction of the gang back into the modern world with the feel, design, and energy the show always had. However, the lost potential, rushed development, and anticlimactic moments certainly took away from all the potential the movie could have brought. Perhaps instead of a movie, the Smurfs should have been picked up by Netflix and the show restarted for the new generation of streamers. Needless to say, this movie isn't so much theater worthy (outside of music and animation) and would recommend waiting for this one to hit home.
My scores are:
Animation/Adventure/Comedy: 6.5 Movie Overall: 5.0
LIKES: Animation style works Feels like a Smurfs Adventure Surprisingly emotions Soundtrack
Summary: When I saw the trailers for this film, I had my doubts after seeing the definition the live action movies did. Fortunately, the animation works and feels more Smurf like than the previous movies. Our cast of blue minis has fluid movement and style that is representative of the classic series, as the colorful world and all its creatures pop in the same happy, righteous style they capture all those years ago. However, the animation is not the only thing that represents the classic style. The adventure of Lost Village is representative of the classic Smurfs cartoon, filled with epic silliness and kid friendly action for all to enjoy. Much of the audience targeted by this film, will enjoy all the quirky jokes and simplistic scenes, sure to feel their hearts fill with joy at all the happiness packed in this movie. This movie isn't all sunshine and rainbows though, as the film has a little more emotional punch than I expected, with a few sequences well-crafted to derail the ecstasy this movie elates. And if all that isn't enough to convince you the movie is fun, then the soundtrack will certainly bring this point home. You will certainly find the musical numbers full of energy and may find yourself dancing in your seat like me. Not the most unique, but the tracks picked for this film are quite perfect for the scene and would be one CD to pick up.
DISLIKES Rushed at times Lost Potential Anticlimactic Ending Gargamel not as funny
Summary: Smurfs adventures have never been long, but when in cartoon series form you had plenty of episodes to tell a complete story. Not the case for this film. Sure, they wrap up a lot of the ties, but many times the film seems rushed, leaving things underdeveloped in an attempt to cram everything into the short run time. While I give the editing props, I also sigh at the lost potential of this movie. Lost Village does a nice job showing off the Forbidden Forest and giving us some unique flora and fauna to the world. Yet, the trek could have had a few more obstacles for the heroes to challenge before getting to their goal. Not that big a deal, okay how about the fact that some of your favorite Smurfs have been tossed to the secondary bin including Papa Smurf the legendary leader. If that still isn't enough, then how about the fact the new tribes of Smurf girls are very underdeveloped. After a cool introduction and sweet styled montage, the girl Smurfs are almost as useless as Gargamel's jokes. No cool moves, no special magic, and almost very little importance to the plot, the girl Smurfs tribe really could have been taken further to make it worth all the casting they did for voices and the money they spent. And because of their minor involvement, and a predictable story line, the exciting climax at the end was so climactic as it was an animated light show. Had I not had to struggle through the forced comedy of Gargamel, that often devolved into mindless, one directional banter, that few above the age of seven will enjoy. Really missed Hank Azaria's delivery and writing on this one.
The Verdict:
The Smurfs Lost Village is a nice reintroduction of the gang back into the modern world with the feel, design, and energy the show always had. However, the lost potential, rushed development, and anticlimactic moments certainly took away from all the potential the movie could have brought. Perhaps instead of a movie, the Smurfs should have been picked up by Netflix and the show restarted for the new generation of streamers. Needless to say, this movie isn't so much theater worthy (outside of music and animation) and would recommend waiting for this one to hit home.
My scores are:
Animation/Adventure/Comedy: 6.5 Movie Overall: 5.0
Pleasantly Surprised
stevendbeard7 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I saw "Smurfs:The Lost Village", starring the voices of Demi Lovato-Most know her as a singer but she was also in Glee_tv, Barney & Friends_tv; Rainn Wilson-The Office_tv, Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen; Mandy Patinkin-Homeland_tv, Chicago Hope_tv and Julia Roberts-Mother's Day, The Mexican.
I was asked by several people, why was I going to see the Smurfs? Actually, I wasn't in a big hurry to see it. I wanted to see another movie-Going In Style-but the Smurfs had an earlier starting time and I only have time to see one movie on Fridays before I have to be at work at 2:00 pm. I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised. Most people usually have fond memories of the 1980's cartoons but then, they mixed live-action with animation for the 2 movies-in 2011 & the sequel in 2013, both starring Neil Patrick Harris-and many people were disappointed. This movie is more of a reboot and it is fully animated. Demi voices Smurfette, the only female Smurf in the Smurf village. Mandy voices Papa Smurf, who is pretty much the Smurf in charge. Rainn voices the villainous wizard, Gargamel, who has dastardly plans for the Smurfs. When a map surfaces hinting at a hidden village in the forbidden forest that just might be home to other Smurfs, Demi and 3 Smurfs go in search. What they find is more than they could have imagined. Julia voices the leader of the lost village. There is a scene just as the end credits start but there is nothing at the very end. It's rated "PG" for some mild action and rude humor and has a running time of 1 hour & 29 minutes. If you are a fan and you were a little disappointed in the last movie, I think you might be surprised. I am not a big Smurfs fan myself but I enjoyed it enough that it would make a good rental.
I was asked by several people, why was I going to see the Smurfs? Actually, I wasn't in a big hurry to see it. I wanted to see another movie-Going In Style-but the Smurfs had an earlier starting time and I only have time to see one movie on Fridays before I have to be at work at 2:00 pm. I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised. Most people usually have fond memories of the 1980's cartoons but then, they mixed live-action with animation for the 2 movies-in 2011 & the sequel in 2013, both starring Neil Patrick Harris-and many people were disappointed. This movie is more of a reboot and it is fully animated. Demi voices Smurfette, the only female Smurf in the Smurf village. Mandy voices Papa Smurf, who is pretty much the Smurf in charge. Rainn voices the villainous wizard, Gargamel, who has dastardly plans for the Smurfs. When a map surfaces hinting at a hidden village in the forbidden forest that just might be home to other Smurfs, Demi and 3 Smurfs go in search. What they find is more than they could have imagined. Julia voices the leader of the lost village. There is a scene just as the end credits start but there is nothing at the very end. It's rated "PG" for some mild action and rude humor and has a running time of 1 hour & 29 minutes. If you are a fan and you were a little disappointed in the last movie, I think you might be surprised. I am not a big Smurfs fan myself but I enjoyed it enough that it would make a good rental.
Kids will find it amazing but, adults will find it mediocre.
Anurag-Shetty26 April 2017
Smurfs: The Lost Village tells the story of the tiny blue creatures, known as Smurfs. Some of the Smurfs are, Smurfette(Demi Lovato), Hefty Smurf(Joe Manganiello), Clumsy Smurf(Jack McBrayer), Brainy Smurf(Danny Pudi) & the Smurfs' leader, Papa Smurf(Mandy Patinkin). The Smurfs are always running away from the evil wizard, Gargamel(Rainn Wilson). Smurfette discovers something strange. Smurfette takes Hefty, Clumsy & Brainy on an adventure, to find out what exactly she thinks she discovered.
Smurfs: The Lost Village is a good film. However, director Kelly Asbury has made this movie only keeping in mind its target audience, children. There is nothing in the film, that the adults can take away. The animation is beautiful. The highlight of the movie is the 3D effects. Every other scene in the film, is duck-worthy in 3D. The humor in the movie, is mainly slapstick & very childish. The soundtrack of the film is memorable. The voice-over work is great. Demi Lovato is spectacular as Smurfette. Rainn Wilson is outstanding as Gargamel. Joe Manganiello is brilliant as Hefty Smurf. Jack McBrayer is hilarious as Clumsy Smurf. Danny Pudi is superb as Brainy Smurf. Mandy Patinkin is impressive as Papa Smurf. Dee Bradley Baker & Frank Welker are amazing as Monty & Azrael, respectively. Michelle Rodriguez, Ellie Kemper, Julia Roberts, Ariel Winter & Meghan Trainor are excellent as SmurfStorm, SmurfBlossom, SmurfWillow, SmurfLily & SmurfMelody, respectively. Smurfs: The Lost Village is not a must watch. However, watch it with your little ones, who I can guarantee will love every minute of the movie.
Smurfs: The Lost Village is a good film. However, director Kelly Asbury has made this movie only keeping in mind its target audience, children. There is nothing in the film, that the adults can take away. The animation is beautiful. The highlight of the movie is the 3D effects. Every other scene in the film, is duck-worthy in 3D. The humor in the movie, is mainly slapstick & very childish. The soundtrack of the film is memorable. The voice-over work is great. Demi Lovato is spectacular as Smurfette. Rainn Wilson is outstanding as Gargamel. Joe Manganiello is brilliant as Hefty Smurf. Jack McBrayer is hilarious as Clumsy Smurf. Danny Pudi is superb as Brainy Smurf. Mandy Patinkin is impressive as Papa Smurf. Dee Bradley Baker & Frank Welker are amazing as Monty & Azrael, respectively. Michelle Rodriguez, Ellie Kemper, Julia Roberts, Ariel Winter & Meghan Trainor are excellent as SmurfStorm, SmurfBlossom, SmurfWillow, SmurfLily & SmurfMelody, respectively. Smurfs: The Lost Village is not a must watch. However, watch it with your little ones, who I can guarantee will love every minute of the movie.
Okay Animated Family Film
Theo Robertson11 April 2017
Britons of a certain age will remember the Smurfs via a very annoyingly memorable song by Father Abraham which once heard is never forgotten no matter how hard you try. In other words I'm not a fan of the blue ones but since I want to expand my film watching experience I thought I'd see what the mainstream audience are watching at the multiplex. On top of that II did read the synopsis on this site:
In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history
Reading that I was instantly reminded of Tolkien's LORD OF THE RINGS . a film trilogy that I didn't expect much from but was totally blown away by this cinematic masterwork. Again I should guard my back by saying I wasn't expecting all that much from the Smurfs but went in with an open mind If I have a problem with SMURFS THE LOST VILLAGE it's that I found it totally forgettable. Of course it's difficult to empathise with blue dwarfs but even so I found myself wishing I had a better connection with the characters. It's also not helped by much of the story not taking part within the forbiddingly named "The Forbidden Forest" and wished the story elements had been much darker . That said the film is made as family friendly fare and that's the target audience rather than me
In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history
Reading that I was instantly reminded of Tolkien's LORD OF THE RINGS . a film trilogy that I didn't expect much from but was totally blown away by this cinematic masterwork. Again I should guard my back by saying I wasn't expecting all that much from the Smurfs but went in with an open mind If I have a problem with SMURFS THE LOST VILLAGE it's that I found it totally forgettable. Of course it's difficult to empathise with blue dwarfs but even so I found myself wishing I had a better connection with the characters. It's also not helped by much of the story not taking part within the forbiddingly named "The Forbidden Forest" and wished the story elements had been much darker . That said the film is made as family friendly fare and that's the target audience rather than me
Terrible Film Based on One of My Favorite Childhood Shows
evanston_dad4 December 2017
A charmless cash grab of an animated film that retains none of the whimsy to be found in the television series I enjoyed as a child.
Characterless voice work, a stupid plot, and a waste of one of the most of iconic children's show villains are just a few of the problems with this crap fest. Sometimes I think the entertainment industry thinks that just because kids are young they can't recognize garbage when they see it, but they deserve quality entertainment just like anybody else. "Smurfs: The Lost Village" isn't it.
Grade: D
Characterless voice work, a stupid plot, and a waste of one of the most of iconic children's show villains are just a few of the problems with this crap fest. Sometimes I think the entertainment industry thinks that just because kids are young they can't recognize garbage when they see it, but they deserve quality entertainment just like anybody else. "Smurfs: The Lost Village" isn't it.
Grade: D
Smurf villages
MB-reviewer18513 May 2021
Pretty "Ehh.." But Better Then the Other Live-Action Movie
Clank_Zoka1 April 2017
I didn't expect much of this movie after the two Live-Action movies which I did see one of them and It was awful. Although after I saw this, It was...an Improvement, not a major one, but at least It's close to It's source material, like I said "Close", the animation Is pretty top- notch, It's colorful, creative and has nice call backs to the cartoons from back In the day like the smashing effect, It's pretty respectful, I did have some laughs especially Brainy and Clumsy Smurf and there Is one scene I thought was well done and pretty touching (I won't give It away).
But this Is still not good, weak and predicable plot, not enough development from the new characters, Gargamal Is a unfunny and stupid villain, the movie becomes too modern with It's pop songs and use of modern words like "man", dang, "cool" making It a little out of place at times.
But never the less this movie Is not....bad or good, I'd said mediocre at best, kids will love It, parents will like It fine, not the worst but not all that good.
I'm giving Smurfs: the Lost Village 5.9/10
But this Is still not good, weak and predicable plot, not enough development from the new characters, Gargamal Is a unfunny and stupid villain, the movie becomes too modern with It's pop songs and use of modern words like "man", dang, "cool" making It a little out of place at times.
But never the less this movie Is not....bad or good, I'd said mediocre at best, kids will love It, parents will like It fine, not the worst but not all that good.
I'm giving Smurfs: the Lost Village 5.9/10
This movie is the perfect Smurfs movie
MaximeLoonatic23 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
This has all the spirit of Peyo. The bad critics are unfair, because they do not see the fact that this is made for the children and the adults that has them in their childhood. This movie has develop Smurfette's personality and role in the movie; she is more than the pretty girl who has the attention of the rest of Smurfs boys. The new smurfs girls lived in the forbidden forest creating an own culture and tradition that resembles the cult of the natives, which I found it very pleasant. And to end my positive critic, I believe this should go to a new step and make a new TV series of the Smurfs
Smurfs: The Lost Village-A REAL SMURF MOVIE
SaintedSons13 March 2019
Finally, the Smurf movie we were expecting years ago. I'm sure the makers of the first two Smurf movies with live action had good intentions, but they simply ruined the idea. It simply didn't work. This movie had CGI completely all in, what we were hoping to see in the first place. The animation was brilliant, had great color and texture and a good story. It's just a "feel good" film and here's hoping for sequels to this version. If you loved the Smurfs from your childhood, this is your movie!
Voices of Papa Smurf and Gargamel not original nor close
chundrar27 June 2017
I've been a Smurf fan since they were created. There's not an episode I haven't watched.Papa Smurf and Gargamel's voice was nothing close to the original or any Smurfs cartoons. They sound nothing like their characters. Their voices are annoying and does nothing for their character. If you create another Smurf movie, please use the voices from the other Smurf movies. PLEASE! It was hard to get into this movie due to the annoying voices who sounded nothing like the original Papa Smurf or Gargamel. A few laughs but I could barely stay focus and finish movie but I will not be watching this movie EVER again. Disappointed 1st time ever.
An enjoyable and yet flawed experience.
Martinito_0818328 August 2019
Once again from Sony Pictures Animation movies - the animation is fantastic with great character designs that stay faithful to Peyo's comic series of the same name and does a great job bringing them alive in 3D form, but the hard work from the animators is once again wasted, because all of previous works by the same studio suffer the same problems like the story, characters, dialogue and especially the music (being very bland and forgettable and putting very famous songs has become a tradition for Sony) and all of the weak aspects combined together makes Smurfs: The Lost Village look very beautiful, but unfortunately it feels very mediocre at best and yet at the same time i still consider it an improvement over the awful live-action/animated hybrid Smurfs movies.
Actually good
lisafordeay2 March 2019
Warning: Spoilers
The Smurfs The Lost Village is a 2017 animated film about the Smurfs who stumble across a new village guarded by Smurfwilliow voiced by Julia Roberts. But when Gargamal voiced by Rainn Wilson stumbles across it will the gang save the day.
This one is completely different to the 2011 and 2014 version as they were ripping off Enchanted and their is now a new cast led by Demi Lovato who replaces Katy Perry as Smurfette,Mandy Patkin as Papa Smurf and Jack Macbyer as Clumsy.
6/10
This one is completely different to the 2011 and 2014 version as they were ripping off Enchanted and their is now a new cast led by Demi Lovato who replaces Katy Perry as Smurfette,Mandy Patkin as Papa Smurf and Jack Macbyer as Clumsy.
6/10
Family movie choice
ElliesWonder25 July 2017
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Fantastic forbidden forest setting, full of colorful and fascinating creatures, bonus bonus! This is another 3D smurfs adventure story. It is better than what I expected because I once watched a real word smurfs movie with human around. It wasn't too bad but not good either. But thanks god, this is a pure 3D cartoon movie. It is a kid story, but I still like it, I like to watch silly rather than weepy. Having a great time watched it with my mom.
Usually if smurfette dies in the movie, it will make the movie to another level. However still a good family movie choice.
Lastly question appears, so why male smurfs and female smurfs separate from each other?
Fantastic forbidden forest setting, full of colorful and fascinating creatures, bonus bonus! This is another 3D smurfs adventure story. It is better than what I expected because I once watched a real word smurfs movie with human around. It wasn't too bad but not good either. But thanks god, this is a pure 3D cartoon movie. It is a kid story, but I still like it, I like to watch silly rather than weepy. Having a great time watched it with my mom.
Usually if smurfette dies in the movie, it will make the movie to another level. However still a good family movie choice.
Lastly question appears, so why male smurfs and female smurfs separate from each other?
Didn't make me feel blue.
GiraffeDoor27 January 2020
Perfectly agreeable fantasy adventure with a rich sense of location in that dark woods full of strange creations from the POV of three inches off the ground.
There really isn't much unusual about it, it's just what you'd think a Smurf's movie should be (if made for television that is).
There really isn't much unusual about it, it's just what you'd think a Smurf's movie should be (if made for television that is).
Unpretty and forgettable
Mindtech5 April 2017
I went to see this with my daughter on her seventh birthday and brought my girlfriend as well. I own several of the old comics by Peyo, which I have read to my daughter, and neither of us have seen the other two movies.
First off, the movie is very quick paced. Maybe you'd like to enjoy the fantastic realm of the smurfs, but there's no real time for that. Maybe you'd like to know more about their mushroom houses and how the smurf village works, well, you get 30 seconds of that combined, and off we go into the very simple and predictable story.
I wasn't impressed with the visuals. They were standard, clearly below Disney/Pixar quality. Several of the characters and animals looked like stock visuals, like the studio rushed the design. Completely forgettable. The dialogue was dubbed into our language, and they did a fine job with what they had, which wasn't really anything.
My daughter laughed once during the entire movie, later said it was kinda boring. My girlfriend cringed at the female empowerment theme, clearly aimed at children and immature adult females. You know how the old Disney movies are filled with females who have to be saved by the prince? In these new movies they make the prince stupid so he can be equal to the stupid princess. A lower sense of equality for everyone.
The original smurf comics had so much to offer. They handled racism and dictatorship and threw in some adventure bits too. Some of the characters like Old Smurf had a deeper side. In this he was shallow and uncharacteristically stupid. This to me was a cash in.
Pro tip: Look at the reviews giving 10/10. Then check the users. Notice a pattern regarding the time those user were created? Yeah, soon as the movie came out, same time as they got paid.
First off, the movie is very quick paced. Maybe you'd like to enjoy the fantastic realm of the smurfs, but there's no real time for that. Maybe you'd like to know more about their mushroom houses and how the smurf village works, well, you get 30 seconds of that combined, and off we go into the very simple and predictable story.
I wasn't impressed with the visuals. They were standard, clearly below Disney/Pixar quality. Several of the characters and animals looked like stock visuals, like the studio rushed the design. Completely forgettable. The dialogue was dubbed into our language, and they did a fine job with what they had, which wasn't really anything.
My daughter laughed once during the entire movie, later said it was kinda boring. My girlfriend cringed at the female empowerment theme, clearly aimed at children and immature adult females. You know how the old Disney movies are filled with females who have to be saved by the prince? In these new movies they make the prince stupid so he can be equal to the stupid princess. A lower sense of equality for everyone.
The original smurf comics had so much to offer. They handled racism and dictatorship and threw in some adventure bits too. Some of the characters like Old Smurf had a deeper side. In this he was shallow and uncharacteristically stupid. This to me was a cash in.
Pro tip: Look at the reviews giving 10/10. Then check the users. Notice a pattern regarding the time those user were created? Yeah, soon as the movie came out, same time as they got paid.
Fun for children but not as good as the show
ComedyFan201017 April 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I loved smurfs as a kid. And the new generation of children loves them as well. Not surprising, it is a unique fantasy land that we all love to hear stories from. And this is sure a movie that will make children happy. Beautiful animation and fast paced story that may even seem unpredictable for the very young ones.
As an adult one has less fun, but this is a children's movie and I still was entertained and enjoyed the animation. But I wish they had the Happy Song in it. How can there be Smurfs without it?
And somehow I didn't really like the citizens of that female smurf village. Somehow they lacked the personalities and charm of the Smurfs that we all know. But watching the Smurfs have fun in that new village was also pretty entertaining.
As an adult one has less fun, but this is a children's movie and I still was entertained and enjoyed the animation. But I wish they had the Happy Song in it. How can there be Smurfs without it?
And somehow I didn't really like the citizens of that female smurf village. Somehow they lacked the personalities and charm of the Smurfs that we all know. But watching the Smurfs have fun in that new village was also pretty entertaining.
Totally Unsmurfy! How can Fans rate this Movie with 9?
copic_marco20 August 2017
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Story(short): Realizing that she has no unique ability, like all the other smurfs, Smurfette wants to go on a forbidden trip, to warn who ever she accidentally drawn Gargamels attention on.
Pro: It's a roller-coaster of simple slapstick for young audience. And Tenchnicaly well done.
Contra: Its pretty clear what smurfiness means: They're peaceful, friendly, individuals named by their capability or attitude. (By the way, they have no Gender, for the Baby-Stork takes care of the offspring's.) So what can a bunch of female moviemakes come up with? How about a second unknown village full of smurfs! Only those smurfs are all aggressive, bow and spear carrying, female, annoying, unsympathetic, wicked and petty. At this point, I was in the mode to rate this movie with a minus 10. Sorry, topic failed, repeat class! You also might think the grey hairy, red hat, opposite to papa smurf, had to be mama smurf. Far off. Its smurfwillow. Once you reached that point, you won't even bother, that the movie score contains unfitting modern pop music. Which appears to be the only good thing about life, as a female smurf. Disco.
I can not say this is a bad movie! I can only speak for my self and say: "I will try to forget, that i saw it!"
Pro: It's a roller-coaster of simple slapstick for young audience. And Tenchnicaly well done.
Contra: Its pretty clear what smurfiness means: They're peaceful, friendly, individuals named by their capability or attitude. (By the way, they have no Gender, for the Baby-Stork takes care of the offspring's.) So what can a bunch of female moviemakes come up with? How about a second unknown village full of smurfs! Only those smurfs are all aggressive, bow and spear carrying, female, annoying, unsympathetic, wicked and petty. At this point, I was in the mode to rate this movie with a minus 10. Sorry, topic failed, repeat class! You also might think the grey hairy, red hat, opposite to papa smurf, had to be mama smurf. Far off. Its smurfwillow. Once you reached that point, you won't even bother, that the movie score contains unfitting modern pop music. Which appears to be the only good thing about life, as a female smurf. Disco.
I can not say this is a bad movie! I can only speak for my self and say: "I will try to forget, that i saw it!"
A very good time with the smurfs
anthonymasson13 April 2017
Better than the "realistics" movies, this new Smurf adventure in 3D animation is a pleasure. New history, new characters and a new world, all ingredients for a good time with or without child ! Only one thing : if the movie was a little bit longer, and don't have a "quick" end, it had 10/10
Fun, enjoyable, and full of wonders 😊
Paranoid_Indifference14 February 2020
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The movie opens with a heartwarming scene: The Queen Smurf has just finished scavenging a week-old deer carcass in the Dark Forest. She takes to the sky for a while, then descends upon a village with all her might and fury. She lands in the market square and the people gather, because she shrieked them out of bed. Without missing a beat, she cooks a banker with her mind. A nearby pathetic fool tries to get in her way, so she squeezes his torso until his head pops off.
I don't want to give too much away, but eventually the village streets are just covered in blood, heads, scraps of flesh, and discarded intestines. The Queen Smurf giggles, wiping the blood from her beautiful visage. We understand at this point that finally--for the first time in her little Smurf life--she is happy. She conveys this by looking directly into the camera with fully black eyes and emitting a single shriek that lasts 10 minutes.
I don't want to give too much away, but eventually the village streets are just covered in blood, heads, scraps of flesh, and discarded intestines. The Queen Smurf giggles, wiping the blood from her beautiful visage. We understand at this point that finally--for the first time in her little Smurf life--she is happy. She conveys this by looking directly into the camera with fully black eyes and emitting a single shriek that lasts 10 minutes.
Decent But Typical Gynocentric Movie
Dark_Lord_Mark6 July 2017
Movie was fine....well almost. It was a bit too much of the typical Hollywood Liberal Agenda.
It's simply the smurfs are looking for a smurf village and eventually fine it. A village of female smurfs and yes they are smarter, less hectic, and good things happen to them because, it's female empowerment...again.
It's a good movie, if you can ignore some of the typical Liberal message, where females are Mary Sue s' and males are the usual dumb, disorganized, not very strong, emotionally weak mess as always.
But Gargamel and his bird and cat were fun. Papa Smurf was of course made to be a baffoon of a male compare to his quick think female counter part, B!tchySmurf.
4 out of 10 for the typical Hollywood Liberal message, and maybe a 7 out of 10 if you can ignore the propaganda. Also some of the voices seemed miscasted.
It's simply the smurfs are looking for a smurf village and eventually fine it. A village of female smurfs and yes they are smarter, less hectic, and good things happen to them because, it's female empowerment...again.
It's a good movie, if you can ignore some of the typical Liberal message, where females are Mary Sue s' and males are the usual dumb, disorganized, not very strong, emotionally weak mess as always.
But Gargamel and his bird and cat were fun. Papa Smurf was of course made to be a baffoon of a male compare to his quick think female counter part, B!tchySmurf.
4 out of 10 for the typical Hollywood Liberal message, and maybe a 7 out of 10 if you can ignore the propaganda. Also some of the voices seemed miscasted.
Mildly sexist, panderingly politically correct
tapthat-5158112 April 2017
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The film lacks the comedy of the first film in the form of gargamel, and basically re-writes the smurfs in a politically correct image, with a focus on female empowerment.
It's clumsy in doing so, painting the new all female village as a sort of utopia, where the smurfs historically were known more for their flaws.
That of course is not atypical of either modern political correctness and female writing, writing women with less flaws, and men with more. It does so, fortunately in a gentle fashion, which may disappoint some anti-male feminist commenters, but alas, without being entirely even handed either.
It muddles and confuses the basis of the smurfs - a village of people with outstanding flaws, united by an older wiser leader - a model of actual youth, free of cultural agendas, and the basis of it's simple comedy.
Overall, its not the worst kind of pandering, and its biases are mild, but in the process it also loses a great deal of its charm, coming off quite Luke warm comedically, and dramatically.
As with most movies, feminists should really stay away. It would have made more sense to introduce a smaller number of core female smurfs, and made them as 2 dimensionally flawed as the male smurfs. That could have made for better comedy, and it would have been fresh.
It's clumsy in doing so, painting the new all female village as a sort of utopia, where the smurfs historically were known more for their flaws.
That of course is not atypical of either modern political correctness and female writing, writing women with less flaws, and men with more. It does so, fortunately in a gentle fashion, which may disappoint some anti-male feminist commenters, but alas, without being entirely even handed either.
It muddles and confuses the basis of the smurfs - a village of people with outstanding flaws, united by an older wiser leader - a model of actual youth, free of cultural agendas, and the basis of it's simple comedy.
Overall, its not the worst kind of pandering, and its biases are mild, but in the process it also loses a great deal of its charm, coming off quite Luke warm comedically, and dramatically.
As with most movies, feminists should really stay away. It would have made more sense to introduce a smaller number of core female smurfs, and made them as 2 dimensionally flawed as the male smurfs. That could have made for better comedy, and it would have been fresh.
Best to watch after boss baby and your name.
Otuoacheampong979 July 2017
Charming and admiiring characters to start with,everything was cool for the film.But the voice cast did not interested me as the acting.Maybe it has to do with production.But frankly speaking smurfs prove to be the next big animation thing after the boss baby and your name as far as 2017 is concerned.
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