The recent revamp of the classic Smurfs comic book series has been criticized as rather unremarkable and received a low rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
In this recently released animated movie, which marks a return to the series after an eight-year hiatus, Smurfette (portrayed by Rihanna) embarks on a mission alongside her companions to find Papa Smurf (played by John Goodman), who has been kidnapped and is the leader of their group.
Featuring a star-studded ensemble led by James Corden and Nick Offerman, Smurfs has received lackluster reviews prior to its premiere on July 18th, garnering only a modest approval rating of 21% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 47 critic assessments.
According to the general opinion, this version of “Smurfs” is odd and playful yet not especially enjoyable. The critics’ consensus suggests that the most recent edition seems to be missing creativity.
As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my disappointment in the predictable conclusion of the latest Smurfs movie. It seems as if the finale was borrowed from numerous blockbusters that have graced our screens in recent times. This sentiment is shared by Vulture who also described it as generic. IndieWire echoes this view, labeling it charmless and indistinguishable from other films in its genre.
According to The Guardian, this movie once more demonstrates that there’s an inherent quality about the Smurfs – those small blue-skinned Belgian beings sporting floppy hats – which seems to be a sort of weakness or antidote to humor and enjoyable storytelling.
In a similar vein, The Independent expressed their disapproval by stating: “This version of the Smurfs could possibly be the most disappointing one yet, as it combines being overly reliant on previous works with an overwhelming amount of new Smurf-related information that might leave you longing for the simple antics seen in Marvel’s multiverse.
The movie possesses traits typical of films made solely to meet contractual obligations and maintain intellectual property rights, as stated by Little White Lies. On the other hand, The Daily Beast described it as unremarkably ordinary.
The San Francisco Chronicle described it as enjoyable yet chaotic with moments of poignancy, while The New York Times found the incorporation of surrealism both refreshing and likely to captivate grown-ups.
Smurfs is in cinemas on 18 July.
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