The Smurfs 2

Used to think the emo smurf was hot as a kid

No one in at all phased by the fact that there is a man who has the ability to turn random people into geese

oh no! looks like our hot daddy Gargamel turned our happy dwarfs emo!

Slay pole vaga emotsioone tho

The Smurfs 2 is a lazy and repetitive sequel that earns a 5/10 rating. The film rehashes the same formula as its predecessor, offering a pointless cash-grab with tired slapstick, grating puns, and a soulless plot.

Highlights:

• Comedic Performance: Hank Azaria's performance as Gargamel is once again the highlight, providing the film's few laughs.
• Interesting Concept: The introduction of the "Naughties" is a conceptually interesting idea.

Criticisms:

• Lazy Screenplay: The plot is a carbon copy of the first film, lacking originality, suspense, or charm.
• Bland Characters: The human characters are wasted in pointless subplots, and the Smurfs remain one-dimensional caricatures.
• Uninspired Direction: Raja Gosnell's direction is anonymous and uninspired, failing to make Paris feel magical or interesting.

Overall, The Smurfs 2 is a lazy, unfunny, and unnecessary sequel that's a cynical cash-grab, best avoided by anyone but the youngest viewers.

Not bad. It’s definitely not the first one, but still worth a watch. 8/10.