Smurfs: The Lost Village
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Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017) is a fully animated adventure-comedy film that reboots the Smurfs franchise, diverging from the previous live-action hybrid movies. The story centers on Smurfette, who embarks on a journey with Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty into the Forbidden Forest to find a mysterious lost Smurf village before the evil wizard Gargamel can exploit it. The film explores themes of identity, friendship, and teamwork, offering colorful animation and positive messages about individuality and community spirit. It is targeted at a young audience, offering comedic slapstick and visually imaginative world, with an overall appropriateness generally suitable for young children. The film aims to provide an engaging watch for children while delivering universally appealing lessons without direct references to real-world religions or explicit mature content.
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Best For Ages
Recommended for children aged 6-7 and older, with parental guidance suggested for children under 7. The MPAA rating is PG primarily due to fantasy action/peril and some mild rude humor. Younger children (under 5) may find some scenes with the villain Gargamel or the temporary death of Smurfette too intense.
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The film is a fully CGI-animated reboot, distinguishing it from the previous live-action/animation hybrid Smurfs movies. The runtime is approximately 90 minutes. Critics noted that while the animation was competent, the plot was somewhat predictable. The film received an 'A' CinemaScore from audiences, indicating positive reception from its target demographic.
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