I am so surprised that Smurf movies keep getting made, especially
since none of the two previous films were all that great. I might have passed
on this 3rd installment, but I was happy to see that the film was all animation
this go round, changing my mind about seeing it. Not to mention, the Smurfs
happened to be one of my favorite cartoons growing up, so seeing them, I think
will always put a smile on my face. Of course you know I had to make it and
date out with my little one, who was more than excited to see it. I had very
low expectations going in, I was just hoping my son would like it.
Ok, so this movie is far better
than the first two, but that still isn't saying much. I enjoyed that it was
animated, although I've seen better animation in other movies ~shrugs. The
characters were good, but I definitely wanted more from them. Getting a taste
of each Smurf's personality is the best part about these characters, but it
seemed limited and constrained in this film. This movie is centered on
Smurfette, but the film took a little too long to get going and get to the lost
village where a number of other new characters were introduced for a short
period (too short for my taste). This movie needed more movement, and adventure
in my opinion. Although I think it would appeal more to younger audiences, my
son was scared, bored, and ready to go close to the end ~shrugs.
I didn't hate this movie, and I
definitely liked it more than the first 2 films, but it felt more like a made
for TV Smurf special, than a wide release film. It wasn’t horrible, but there
are improvements that could have been made. If there was nothing else in the
theater, I would still take my kid to see this, it's not that bad, and who
doesn't love the smurfs...B-
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