The Smurfs

Name: The Smurfs
Genre: Fantasy, Animation, Family
Released: July 29, 2011
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 30
Cast: Hank Azaria, Jonathan Winters, Katy Perry

2011

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: July 29, 2011 | PG

Starring: Hank Azaria, Jonathan Winters, Katy Perry

Summary: 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.(Sony Pictures)

Director: Raja Gosnell

Genre(s): Fantasy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 86 min

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Movieline S.T. Vanairsdale

Jul 28, 2011

This is a film that transcends "good" or "bad," "like" or "don't like." Read full review

Scott Bowles

Jul 28, 2011

Smurfs is utterly kid-friendly. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Jul 28, 2011

Sure, Smurfs are blue, but who knew that they actually work blue? Read full review

Mike Scott

Jul 29, 2011

Clever story? Pass. Originality? Nah. A smidgen of real humor to keep parents entertained along with the kiddies? Smurf you. Read full review

Tasha Robinson

Jul 28, 2011

Actual kids may find this fun, but for adults, watching The Smurfs may feel a little too much like trying to wrangle an overcrowded kiddie birthday party. Read full review

Nick Schager

Aug 2, 2011

Gosnell directs as if every scene must be either a nauseating roller-coaster ride or a syrupy melodrama, resulting in a seesawing tone that's not stabilized by the presence of Neil Patrick Harris. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Jul 29, 2011

Ineptly directed by Raja Gosnell -- the genius behind the "Scooby-Doo" features, "Big Momma's House," and "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" -- this cheesy-looking flick has lousy animation, worse special effects and the most headache-inducing, blurry 3-D since "Clash of the Titans." Read full review

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MrDennis94

Aug 4, 2011

This movie was really really good, it was like Alvin and the chipmunks but in this movie it is Smurf in it :). but i reccomend this movie to everyone because it was funny and many action in it.. It is good that they did this movie with Smurfs i want a Second :D

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GagaForGhibli

May 31, 2012

I Really Enjoyed This Movie! Its Great For Adults And The Whole Family!
Katy Perry Does A A+ Job As Smurfette! In My Opinion One Of The Best Animated Films Of 2011!

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MonkiReviews

May 30, 2017

Don't trust the other reviews, it was a good movie. They mixed live action and animation better than I expected. The acting was good, but not amazing. I thought it was good.

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CineAutoctono

Dec 23, 2015

What remains of " The Smurfs " was only contempt critical of experts and audience , which is the reason for half the fun movie , but the other half lost rhythm , but excels in CGI Smurfs blue left but hatred.

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ARGO

Nov 10, 2013

The blue Smurfs do a better acting than the actors, lame.
Disgusting few parts that could have been replaced if anyone would've had some imagination, same for the most of the jokes.
Unfortunately for the animator's jobs which is pretty damn good the movie lacks imagination and it willThe blue Smurfs do a better acting than the actors, lame.
Disgusting few parts that could have been replaced if anyone would've had some imagination, same for the most of the jokes.
Unfortunately for the animator's jobs which is pretty damn good the movie lacks imagination and it will probably give you a head ache.
Anything you want in a good movie? smurf you!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Jmsbpp

Jul 29, 2013

La tipica historia de los pitufos con tiernas voces, personajes, y buenas animaciones pero pasa a lo ridiculo cuando esto se vuelve el mismo estres que alvin y las ardillas metiendole que estan en Nueva York

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

nafees

Jan 9, 2016

Some movies are not meant to be made. Simply too too bad, will leave a bad taste in mouth. Creating a nightmare with your favorite childhood cartoon.

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