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?

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | 3 dimensional | live action cgi hybrid | reference to murphy's law | reference to the blues brothers | 

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Taglines:

Get ready to get naughty!

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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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).

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Goofs

When the taxi arrives in Paris, it is shown to be a Mercedes taxi with yellow signals on the front bumper. This model with yellow signals on the bar is found only in the United States of America.

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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.

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Crazy Credits

In the opening title, the Columbia Pictures torch lady's gown is light blue rather than the usual white, and the chiseled font spelling out "COLUMBIA" above her is in a shade of dark blue.

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Connections

References Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

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Soundtracks

Help Me Ronda
Written by Mike Love and Brian Wilson

User Reviews

Boring for adult

While I have seen a fair number of kids movies over my time (having three children), I, like one of the other reviewers, found the movie boring and did not enjoy. However, my 8 year old really enjoyed it and said we have to buy that movie. I had not seen the prequel to this movie, but it would probably not have improved my review. I did not think the actors were great. Having seen Brendan Gleeson in different roles, it was unusual to see him playing this character and he seemed way out of place. The movie had some touching scenes that step-parents and step children will appreciate. I thought some of the effects were over the top but I guess the movie is aimed mostly to entertain children.