The Smurfs: A Classic Cartoon Show
This article discusses the classic and timeless franchise, The Smurfs.
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A scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser beam. First is the cigar smoking drake Howard from the duck's planet. A few kids try to keep him from the greedy scientists and help him back to his planet. But then a much less friendly being arrives through the beam...
This article discusses the classic and timeless franchise, The Smurfs.
In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed particularly fleshed out in terms of personality; however, I think that's to be expected when you're watching a film literally inspired by a video game.
The film does not add anything to its own conversation or genre, and falls flat once it’s about to end and must declare some sort of conclusion.