Smurfs: The Lost Village

This morning I took the girls to our local cinema to watch the latest Smurf movie. The latest offering by Sony Pictures.

Smurfs: The Lost Village is a delightful and visually stunning animated film that captures the charm and whimsy of the Smurf universe while introducing a fresh and exciting story. Unlike previous Smurf movies, this one stays truer to the spirit of the original cartoons, with its vibrant, colourful animation and endearing characters.

The movie’s plot is a heartwarming adventure filled with humour, action, and just the right amount of emotional depth. Smurfette’s journey of self-discovery is both relatable and empowering as she grapples with questions about her identity and purpose. The introduction of the mysterious all-female Smurf village brings an exciting new twist to the lore, adding fresh characters like the wise and fierce Smurf Willow, who quickly becomes a standout.

The Forbidden Forest is another highlight—it’s brought to life with dazzling creativity, featuring magical creatures and enchanting landscapes that keep the story engaging for kids and adults alike. The voice cast, including Demi Lovato as Smurfette and Rainn Wilson as the bumbling Gargamel, delivers energetic and memorable performances.

Ultimately, Smurfs: The Lost Village is a feel-good film about friendship, bravery, and finding your place in the world. It’s perfect for families and longtime fans of the Smurfs, offering a lighthearted and visually impressive adventure that leaves you smiling. A must-watch for anyone looking for an uplifting, fun-filled escape!

What is the basic plot of the movie?

The story is about how Smurfette (voiced by Demi Lovato) isn’t a real Smurf. She’s made from clay by the evil wizard ‘Gargamel’ who created her to help him find the smurfs. She finds it hard to identify with the all-male Smurf village even though they all love her. Then, one day, she comes across a chance sighting of another Smurf who she’s never met before, and shortly after, is captured by Gargamel.

She is eventually rescued by her friends and escapes, but not before Gargamel also finds out about the new Smurf and the fact that there is a whole other lost village of Smurfs deep in the ‘Forbidden Forest’. Smurfette and her friends then go on a quest to warn the new smurfs that Gargamel is coming for them.

The movie is about their adventure on the way there and what happens when they find them. I won’t spoil the ending of the movie. The visuals are great. We saw the 3D version, and it was a really good animation.

Did the kids enjoy Smurfs: The Lost Village?

I asked my 5 year old the following questions and these are her replies:

Who was your favourite character? Smurfette, because she’s pretty and brave, even when she’s scared.

What is the funniest part of the movie? The cat – he’s so funny. He said meow meow meow meow (in other words, blah blah blah blah).

What was your favourite part of the movie? *The ending* – I won’t spoil it.

If your kids haven’t seen it, I would highly recommend taking them to see it. It was a fun, engaging adventure with a great moral to it. As soon as we walked out of the theatre, both my 5-year-old and 3-year-old asked me when they could watch it again, so it’s clearly a winner, and we will anxiously be awaiting the release on DVD.

I have now almost ticked off everything from our ‘to do list’ of holiday activities and I still have a week to go. Thank goodness Easter is nearly here.

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