The Smurfs 2 (2013)

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Wow. How jaded and cynical do you have to be to give such scathingly negative reviews to a KIDS' MOVIE? People are complaining about it not having much "for adults" (which means what exactly? Sex and violence?)? Why would you expect much for adults in a movie about THE SMURFS?? I watched the first one, and I fully knew what to expect from the second one, and not only was I not bored or disappointed for whatever reason, but I was actually pleasantly surprised: I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, and I watched it all by myself on Netflix on my iPad, not in a movie theater with any small children. Of course, I grew up watching the Smurfs cartoon as a kid back in the 80s…but if there's anyone out there in their late 20s or 30s who didn't, well, I'm sorry you missed out on your childhood. Maybe that's why you're so bitter. Compared to the first one I thought this was much better done. It addresses the origin story of Smurfette as explained in the original series, the plot and character development is interesting, and even Gargamel is more well-done this time too. It actually is darker and more intelligent in some ways than the first one, and Neil Patrick Harris's character's interaction with his boisterous and eccentric, but loving stepfather is heartwarming and positive. The ending is fairly predictable but how often is that not the case in these types of films anyway?This is nothing short of a good, wholesome family movie that I would recommend for anyone. But a selfish millennial who would rather take their child to see something THEY like even if it's wholly inappropriate for children probably won't agree.

How can you not like Smurfs, whose sole reason for existence is to live a peaceful life full of fun, dancing, singing and love? Not to mention that they live in cool mushroom houses in the forest and all wear the same outfit. If you've wondered what those little blue creatures have been doing since the first film, you can rest easy, as life in the Smurf village has been Smurftastic. I'm sure the only reason we have a sequel is because the first movie made almost $560 million. With this outing, you can expect the same visual pleasantries, but beyond a couple of lines of dialogue that garner a chuckle, I don't see unimaginatively-titled 'The Smurfs 2′ playing to anyone over the age of five.As I said, life is going very well in the Smurf village as everyone prepares a giant surprise celebration for Smurfette's birthday. However, Smurfette herself (Katy Perry) thinks that the other Smurfs have forgotten her special day. As she questions her own creation, she begins to think that she doesn't belong with the Smurfs, but rather with her creator, the evil and dim-witted Gargamel (Hank Azaria).Meanwhile, Gargamel now lives in Paris with his cat Azrael, and is a beloved magician in the city, playing to sold-out crowds every night. Little does anyone know that he has a sinister plan to kidnap all the Smurfs to steal their essence, which will make him more powerful so that he can rule the world. To do this, Gargamel creates two other Smurf-like creatures called Naughties. One is Vexy (Christina Ricci), a mix between a goth girl and a hipster, and the other is Hackus (J.B. Smoove), a red- haired Irish Smurf who could double as a beach bum. The two Naughties travel to Smurf village, capture Smurfette and bring her to the real world. Soon afterwards, Papa Smurf (Jonathan Winters) follows after them with Grouchy (George Lopez), Clumsy (Anton Yelchin) and Vanity (John Oliver) to save Smurfette. As you'd imagine, this team of Smurfs ends up enlisting the help of their Earth friends Patrick (Neil Patrick Harris) and Grace (Jayma Mays) once again. But this time around, Patrick's stepdad Victor (Brendan Gleeson) is there to help as well.One of the only decent things to come out of this sequel is Gleeson, who seems to give it his all in a comedic role, whereas the other actors seem bored to be there and are underused, with the exception of Azaria's kooky sorcerer. It's a shame, as Neil Patrick Harris is a multi-talented guy who can sing, dance and has great comedic timing, but here, he seems to be a robot. Oliver's voice for Vanity gets the most laughs, even if his jokes are told over and over again throughout the movie, which is a common problem amongst all the characters this time around. Ricci and Perry do solid jobs, but J.B. Smoove playing an Irish Smurf killed me. This was Jonathan Winters' last film, and he adds a warm and nostalgic feeling with his charming voice for Papa Smurf.The look of the film is very pleasing with bright colors and tons of things happening on every part of the screen. The camera flies through building structures, makes a slapstick candy store scene fun, and swoops around a giant runaway Ferris wheel in Paris. That being said, the visuals are almost undone by the horrible music selections, which might only excite an 11-year-old girl. The 3D is quite terrible too. The backgrounds in the movie that were supposed to add depth don't, and instead come across very blurry and flat, as well as produce a double image.Even if you enjoy the Smurfs, this sequel might leave a sour taste in your mouth.

Love the animation,Love the story,Love the comedy,Love the acting by Brendan Gleeson,Love the acting by Hank Azaria,Love the acting by Neil Patrick Harris,Love the direction by Raja Gosnell ,Great choice of location Paris, really enjoy it with my little brother i was not expecting the film could be so great and have such a great message that how important is the family,i don't know why its have such a low rating its very funny and enjoyable for every age group.if you like to see a good film with your whole family which must have good acting with good comedy,good story,good animation then this film is one of the best choice for you....

The Smurfs 2 was a pleasure to watch in the theater. It reminded me of the cartoon show I used to see on TV as a young child. This is a movie I believe everybody will like. The human performers were funny in their roles, and I can't find much to complain about regarding them at all. There seemed to be a lot of talk about life-essence and creation that I didn't understand too well and that some parents or religious types might take offense towards. The main antagonist/villain Gargamel is easy to hate and really comes off as an evil wizard. He too, however, is lovable in his own unique way. There are even a couple of "new" smurfs who are gray, silly, and at first are out to cause trouble and mischief. Of course it isn't long before Papa Smurf and his smurf gang befriend them. Ten-year olds everywhere are bound to get a kick out of this good film.