Animated Movies - Smurfs

Smurfs (2025)

IMDB RATINGS: 7.4

"Smurfs" (2025), directed by Chris Miller and written by Pam Brady, is a fully animated adventure that brings our favorite blue friends back to the big screen. Rihanna voices Smurfette and James Corden voices "No Name" Smurf.

The movie starts when Papa Smurf (John Goodman) goes missing in another dimension. This makes Smurfette put together a rescue mission that takes her through Paris, Munich, Australia, and even a claymation world.

"Smurfs" uses bright colors and fun character designs to show some silly moments, like the claymation detour and the strange creatures called Snooter Poots. But critics say that the animation as a whole feels flat and inconsistent. The movie is only 92 minutes long, but the pacing can feel rushed or like a patchwork of scenes that don't really fit together.

The main story, in which No Name gets magical powers from a famous book that draws in evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, is okay, but the rest of the story is seen as boring and unoriginal. The bad guy is a cliché, and the funny parts depend too much on old references (like Zoom jokes and LinkedIn gags), which don't work.

People say that Rihanna's portrayal of Smurfette is polite but not very emotional, and Corden's No Name is more mopey than endearing. JP Karliak stands out in two roles, but his parts are only sometimes the best parts of an otherwise forgettable mix.

Critics say the movie is boring or chaotic, and Rotten Tomatoes still leans toward the negative. However, some say that very young audiences may still enjoy the bright colors and fast pace. Even though Rihanna's new song "Friend of Mine" is on the soundtrack and has been called a pop summer hit, the movie as a whole doesn't have the charm or creativity of other modern animated hits.

Key Takeaway for Kids

Smurfette takes charge and leads her friends into a big, strange world to find Papa Smurf. Kids can learn how to work together and be brave, even when things are hard.

No Name Smurf gets magical powers that he didn't know he had. It's a fun way to remember that we all have hidden talents that we need to find.

The wizards Razamel and Gargamel are silly and over-the-top, not scary. They show that not every problem is serious and that it's okay to laugh at silly problems.

The new song by Rihanna makes the story more interesting. When things are tough or sad, kids might want to sing or make their own fun.

Sometimes stories are more about having fun than being deep. "Smurfs" is a colorful, fast-paced adventure that has more to do with laughter and animation than with deep messages. It's great for kids who just want to have fun and see bright colors.