The Smurfs 2 (2013)

The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been abducted by Gargamel, since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation, creatures called "The Naughties", into real Smurfs.

Director:

Raja Gosnell

Writers:

J. David Stem (screenplay), David N. Weiss (screenplay)

Stars:

Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Katy Perry

8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hank Azaria	...	Gargamel
Neil Patrick Harris	...	Patrick
Brendan Gleeson	...	Victor
Jayma Mays	...	Grace
Jacob Tremblay	...	Blue
Nancy O'Dell	...	Nancy O'Dell
Karim Babin	...	Room Service Waiter
Gaston Morrison	...	New York Taxi Driver (as Gaston Morrisson)
Jocelyn Blanchard	...	Toad Man
Erika Rosenbaum	...	Pregnant Mom
Carolina Bartczak	...	Peanut Mom
James A. Woods	...	Peanut Father
Henri Pardo	...	Father-to-Be
Vanessa Matsui	...	Mother with Camera
Dusan Dukic	...	Curious Dad

Storyline

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

---

Plot Keywords:

new york city | 3 dimensional | reference to murphy's law | reference to the blues brothers | nissan versa | 

---

Taglines:

Get ready to get naughty!

---

Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some rude humor and action

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook [Brazil] Official site

Country:

USA France Canada Belgium

Language:

English French

Release Date:

31 July 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Los pitufos 2

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Budget:

$105,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,548,389, 4 August 2013, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$71,017,784

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$347,545,360

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation,Sony Pictures Animation,Hemisphere Media Capital

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The soap from the bubbly sink scene is called "Bleua La Lune". This is translated to "The Blue Moon" which can be a reference to The Smurfs (2011).

---

Goofs

As Smurfette and the Naughties are riding through Paris on a cart, Gargamel and Azrael are seen riding in a carriage, slightly far behind them. After an argument between the two, Gargamel throws Azrael out of the carriage while still behind the Naughties. Then afterwards, Smurfette and the Naughties' cart ride comes to an end, a big distance away from where Azrael was thrown out. However a few seconds later, Azrael is seen standing right before them in the opposite direction of where he was dumped on the street. So how did he get that far?

---

Quotes

[first lines]
Papa: [humming] Time to smurf some magic.
Papa: Let's see. There you are. Mimosa pollen.
Papa: [laughs] Yes, tiger lily to make her essence magical and blue.
Papa: Unless this spell be all for naught, the final thing, one hopeful thought.

---

Crazy Credits

During the closing credits, Peyo's Smurfs are shown along with the rolling credits. As each one appears, the Smurf relates to the credits being listed (Baker Smurf = catering, Handy Smurf = set construction, Smurf with Puppy = animal trainers, etc).

---

Connections

References Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage (1937)

---

Soundtracks

High Life
Written by Nelly Furtado, Rodney Jerkins and "Ace Primo' Niko Warren' (as Niko Warren)
Performed by Nelly Furtado featuring "Ace Primo' Niko Warren' (as Ace Primo)
Courtesy of Interscope Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Great kids film

Having already seen Despicable me 2 And Monsters University, these summer hols, I took my two kids to see Smurfs 2. I have to say, despite any toffee nosed film critics who have panned this film, we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was equally good, if not better than the two previously mentioned films. The animation, especially the interaction between real life and CGI was impressive. It was funny, fast-moving, and at times emotional. Gargamel's performance was wonderful. Some of the visual effects, such as the "Roue de Paris" coming of it's axle and rolling through the streets of Paris were amazing. Ignore the film critics, go there with your kids, and try and watch it through the eyes of a child and enjoy. Great in 3D. We thought it was better than the previous Smurfs movie.