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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Smurfs OTT release: Where and when to expect the animated comedy drama online
Smurfs OTT release: Smurfs, which hit the screens on July 18, has created a buzz among fans with its inherently amusing storyline and intriguing trailer. The animated film, which is a reboot of the live-action The Smurfs film series, is backed by Paramount Pictures. This means that the audience can expect it to premiere on Paramount+, the banner's streaming service, after its run in theatres. The official release date is yet to be announced. However, Paramount movies usually premiere on OTT two months after their release. Going by this, Smurfs is likely to be on the platform by mid-September Smurfs plot and cast explored In the 2025 animated film Smurfs, Smurfette (voiced by Rihanna) takes charge when Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is taken captive by the villainous duo of Gargamel and Razamel. Joined by the quirky newbie No Name Smurf (James Corden), she leads the Smurfs on an epic quest across Paris, Munich, and the Australian Outback. During this magical journey, Smurftette and her allies face magical threats and form unlikely alliances. They also realise the importance of unity and teamwork. Directed by Chris Miller and written by Pam Brady, Smurfs also stars Sandra Oh, Dan Levy, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman, and Maya Erskine in key voice roles. It is a reboot of The Smurfs film saga. The franchise includes The Smurfs (2011), The Smurfs 2 (2013), Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), Smurfs review Smurfs has failed to impress critics. The comedy drama holds an underwhelming score of 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator website, based on 70 reviews. 'Antic and zany without being particularly fun, this incarnation of Smurfs just isn't the smurfest tool in the shed,' reads the critics' consensus. This has affected its commercial performance. Smurfs box office performance Shot on a budget of $ 58 million, Smurfs had the potential to emerge as a money spinner. This, however, has not happened. It has made $2.9 million so far and failed to click with the audience. It faces competition from last week's release Superman globally. In India, Saiyaara (released this Friday) has emerged as the top choice of the audience.
RTÉ News
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
SOS please! Rihanna's Smurfs outing is 50 shades of blue
Grammy winner Rihanna heads a star-studded cast in this nostalgic reimagining of an '80s cartoon classic that never finds its rhythm. After two underwhelming live-action/CGI hybrids - The Smurfs (2011) and The Smurfs 2 (2013) - failed to charm audiences, Sony and Columbia Pictures went back to basics with 2017's fully animated Smurfs: The Lost Village. Though visually more faithful to the original comics, it didn't spark the franchise revival fans hoped for. Seeking a fresh direction, The Peyo Company - the Belgian guardian of the Smurfs legacy - handed the reins to Paramount Pictures for a brand-new reboot. The change in studio and style does little to help director Chris Miller's (Puss in Boots, Shrek the Third) CGI iteration of the blue mushroom-dwellers, which buckles under the weight of its own ambition. Screenwriter Pam Brady's (South Park) script takes aim at fantasy tropes with a familiar premise: evil wizards, once again obsessed with world domination, who kidnap Papa Smurf (voiced by John Goodman) in an effort to unlock the secrets of an ancient magical book. With their leader gone, the responsibility of launching a rescue mission falls to Smurfette (voiced by Rihanna, who also serves as a producer). She's joined by a team of familiar faces: the strong and dependable Hefty Smurf (Alex Winter), the ever-anxious Worry Smurf (Billie Lourd), and the flamboyantly self-absorbed Vanity Smurf (Maya Erskine), each perfectly embodying their names. Then there's No Name, a Smurf voiced by James Corden, who's deep in the throes of an identity crisis. Unlike his companions, he has no defining trait, no clear purpose, not even a gimmick, making him oddly the most relatable of them all. The film's overcrowded subplots jet-set from Paris to Australia and beyond, while its jarring mix of CGI, traditional animation, and Claymation results in a visually chaotic and disjointed jumble. The story quickly becomes tangled and unnecessarily complex. It's confusing for adults, and downright baffling for kids. The characters, despite the star power of Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh and Jimmy Kimmel, never get beyond shallow caricatures. The one saving grace? Daniel Pemberton's energetic score and Rihanna's catchy song Friend of Mine, which will have your little ones dancing down the aisles. By the credits, you'll be channeling your inner Grumpy Smurf - frustrated, disappointed, and wondering why this reboot couldn't smurf its way to better.
Bangkok Post
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
New movies out this week: July 17-23
New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week. Karate Kid: Legends Directed by Jonathan Entwistle. Who's in it? Jackie Chan, Ben Wang and Joshua Jackson. What's it about? After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. Why watch it? Ralph Macchio was 63 at the time of this film's release, 12 years older than Pat Morita was when "The Karate Kid' (1984) was released. Smurfs Directed by Chris Miller. Who's in it? Natasha Lyonne, Hannah Waddingham and Kurt Russell. What's it about? When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him. Why watch it? During release, all Smurfs movies from the 21st century have had Smurfette voiced by a famous singer in The Smurfs (2011) and its sequel The Smurfs 2 (2013), she is voiced by Katy Perry, in Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), she is voiced by Demi Lovato, and in this movie, she is voiced by Rihanna. Directed by Phawat Panangkasiri. Who's in it? Nek Naruepol, Toomtam Yuttana, Surapol Thongduang and Kan Tasana. What's it about? Tragedy strikes when, during a sacred ritual, Chai suffers a horrifying death. Rumour spreads among his mor lam troupe that his death was caused by a violation of the sacred rite known as 'Khai Aor'. Troupe member Ken begins to suspect there may be more to Chai's death and sets out to uncover the truth. Why watch it? The truth is hidden beneath layers of belief and faith. Directed by Kim Soo-jin. Who's in it? Lee Sun-bin, Han Soo-a and Kim Min-Seok. What's it about? A woman with a hearing impairment who is haunted by sounds linked to her sister's disappearance and the presence of a malevolent spirit. It leads to a dark secret and the revelation of a mysterious entity. Why watch it? Kim Soo-jin's feature film debut. Directed by Abhilash Chandra and Syafiq Yusof. Who's in it? Sharnaaz Ahmad, Syafiq Kyle and Shukri Yahaya. What's it about? A group of close-knit men working in an 'elite security' organization providing protection for powerful men and organised crime leaders is tested when betrayal lurks within the brotherhood. Why watch it? Chandra's directorial debut. Saint Oniisan the Movie: Holy Men vs Akuma Gundan (Saint Young Men: Holy Men Vs Demon Army) Directed by Yûichi Fukuda. Who's in it? Shôta Sometani, Ken'ichi Matsuyama and Tatsuya Fujiwara. What's it about? There are saints living in Tokyo, Japan: Buddha the Enlightened One, and Jesus, Son of God. After successfully bringing the previous century to a close, the two share an apartment in Tachikawa while enjoying some well-earned time off down on Earth. Buddha pinches pennies like a typical neighborhood housewife, while Jesus is prone to making impulse buys. Why watch it? Starting in May 2024, the producers announced more information on the movie on the 23rd of every month until the film's release. The 23rd was chosen as a pun on "Onii-san" ("ni" and "san" are the Japanese words for "2" and "3", the O is left out). Premieres on July 18 Shiranai Kanojo (My Beloved Stranger) Directed by Takahiro Miki. Who's in it? Jun Fubuki, Kenta Kiritani and Wan Marui. What's it about? Riku Kanbayashi and Minami Maezono fell in love with each other in college and got married. Later, Riku became a bestselling novelist thanks to Minami's support, however, Minami's dream of becoming a singer remained unfulfilled. One day, their relationship hits the breaking point after a thoughtless remark from Riku, leading to a huge fight. The next morning, Riku wakes up to find Minami gone. As he goes to his publisher, he realizes that the famous author he thought he was has been reduced to a mere editor at a literary magazine. Meanwhile, the city is buzzing with the presence of a talented singer-songwriter named Minami Maezono-someone Riku has never even met before. Why watch it? For the soundtrack. Saiyaara Directed by Mohit Suri. Who's in it? Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday. What's it about? A young couple's intense relationship spirals through passionate moments and devastating setbacks as they fight to keep their love alive. Why watch it? Debut of Pada. Premieres on July 19 Me Roboco The Movie Directed by Akitarô Daichi. Who's in it? The voices of Shigeru Chiba, Erina Gotô and Sae Hiratsuka. What's it about? A time when every household owns cute maid robots known as OrderMaids. Average grade-schooler Bondo dreams of having his very own robot. Why watch it? A Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shuhei Miyazaki. It has been serialised in Shueisha's 'Weekly Shōnen Jump' since July 2020. Who's in it? Ayase and Lilas Ikuta. What's it about? A concert film for Japanese band Yoasobi's 2024 concert tour "Cho-genjitsu Dome Live". The final date of the show in Tokyo Dome was filmed for this movie. Why watch it?
Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Smurfs Movie Review: Rihanna-Led Reboot Earns 3 Stars
(From left) Ken (Nick Offerman), Hefty Smurf (Alex Winter), Smurfette (Rihanna), No Name (James Corden), and Brainy Smurf (Xolo Mariduena) in Smurfs. Smurfs (PG13) 92 minutes, opens July 17 ★★★☆☆ The story: A century ago, evil wizards took hold of a set of books containing powerful magic spells. Only one sentient book, Jaunty Grimoire (voiced by Amy Sedaris), has been left uncaptured, but brothers Razamel and Gargamel (JP Karliak) have not given up searching for it. Meanwhile, in the Smurf village, Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is helping No Name (James Corden) find his gift, so he can at last have a name and identity, like Worry Smurf (Billie Lourd) and Vanity Smurf (Maya Erskine). An adventure kicks off when Smurfette (Rihanna) leads a rescue team to find a kidnapped Papa Smurf. If one keeps trying to launch a film franchise but keeps failing, then you might just be a Bad Luck Smurf or maybe a Stubborn Smurf, because in the 2000s, there have been three tries at feature films about the blue creatures. The Smurfs (2011), which mixed animation with live action, struck gold at the box office, but the follow-up, The Smurfs 2 (2013), flopped, as did the first reboot, Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017). Since the comics characters were launched in 1958 by Belgian artist Peyo, the Smurfs cartoons for young children have relied on a set of ideas that have made the brand a global success. The tone is wholesome, the jokes are simple and the action is mostly set in the Smurf village, a spot inhabited by an extended family watched over by the perfect father figure, the wise Papa Smurf. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore July BTO launch to have over 4,600 balance flats, 2 BTO projects with under than 3-year wait Singapore Baby died after mum took abortion pills and gave birth in toilet; coroner records an open verdict Singapore Acute psychiatry services to be expanded across all healthcare clusters: MOH Singapore Alleged Toa Payoh cat killer and abuser handed new charge of torturing sixth cat Singapore 'Kpods broke our marriage, shattered our children': Woman on husband's vape addiction Singapore Asia-Pacific will need over 230k new pilots, 250k aircraft maintenance technicians by 2042: ICAO chief Business Tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter Kuok Hui Kwong appointed CEO of Shangri-La Asia Life National Gallery's revamped Singapore gallery spotlights more women and minority artists (From left) Papa Smurf (John Goodman), No Name (James Corden) and Smurfette (Rihanna) in Smurfs. PHOTO: UIP That trademark gentleness forces film-makers to carefully calibrate the amount of snark, intense action and pop culture references they can stuff into the stories – too much, and it stops being a Smurfs film. It quickly becomes apparent that director Chris Miller (Puss In Boots, 2011; Shrek The Third, 2007) wants to make this movie one that adults can enjoy. He holds several aces, the main one being the inclusion of global pop star Rihanna, who voices Smurfette and performs songs composed for the film. The Barbadian singer has a hefty role: Besides roping in fellow recording artistes Cardi B, DJ Khaled and others to contribute vocals, her Smurfette is the story's heroine, sending the message that the only female Smurf in the village is also the bravest. In case Rihanna is not enough of an audience draw, she is backed by a supporting cast packed with award winners, including Sedaris, Nick Offerman, Dan Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh and Octavia Spencer. Does this belt-and-braces approach to star power work? Yes. These actors are confident and relaxed enough in their delivery that they disappear into their roles. The songs are solid but forgettable. The graphics style is traditional and does not call attention to itself, just enhanced with extra pops of colour. The result is a cautious update that tries to appeal to all ages without putting the quaint values of the Smurfs brand at risk. Hot take: A partially successful Smurfs reboot that plays it safe with star power and wholesome values.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: 'Smurfs' trailer features Rihanna song 'Friend of Mine'
May 14 (UPI) -- Paramount Pictures released a trailer for the upcoming Smurfs movie on Wednesday that includes a new song from Rihanna, who also voices Smurfette in the film. When "Friend of Mine" begins, the Smurfs dance, but a spiraling purple cloud disrupts the party. Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is abducted, and Smurfette leads the group that sets out to find him. The song will be included on the movie's soundtrack, which arrives Friday. The film, which also features the voices of Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Nick Kroll, James Corden, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Sandra Oh, Alex Winter, Billie Lourd, Xolo Mariduena and Kurt Russell, will play in theaters beginning July 18. Characters created by the late Pierre Culliford, widely known as Peyo, served as inspiration for the film. Previous adaptations in the franchise include The Smurfs (2011) and The Smurfs 2 (2013). An earlier teaser for the movie featured Rihanna's hit "Don't Stop the Music," which was featured on her 2007 album Good Girl Gone Bad. The star, 37, recently unveiled her third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky at the Met Gala.
