The Smurfs -2011 Work Jun 2026

is a 3D live-action/CGI family comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell (known for Scooby-Doo and Beverly Hills Chihuahua ). It serves as a loose adaptation of the Belgian comic series by Peyo and the subsequent 1980s animated series. The film is notable for moving the setting from the medieval fantasy forest to modern-day New York City, a creative decision that sparked discussion among purists but resulted in significant box office success.

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Look, I love the Smurfs. But seeing them rendered as shiny, textured CGI creatures standing next to Neil Patrick Harris’s human-sized furniture is deeply unsettling. They look like vinyl toys come to life. When Papa Smurf sits on a giant Apple mouse, your brain short-circuits. It’s not scary; it’s just... off . is a 3D live-action/CGI family comedy film directed

It’s weirdly entertaining. If you go in expecting high art, you’ll hate it. If you go in with a bowl of popcorn, a low bar, and a willingness to watch Hank Azaria scream at a cat named Azrael for 90 minutes? You’ll have a blast. to a new generation by transporting them from

The vortex transports the Smurfs to modern-day New York City’s Central Park. They take shelter in a taxi and are eventually discovered by (Neil Patrick Harris), a marketing executive, and his pregnant wife, Grace (Jayma Mays). Patrick is under immense pressure to come up with a campaign for his demanding boss, Odile (Sofía Vergara), while Grace is sympathetic to the small blue creatures.