The Smurfs 2 [Includes Digital Copy]

Overview

Gargamel is back, and this time he's sending the Smurfs on a wild adventure through Paris in this globe-trotting sequel to the 2011 hit. Determined to harness the magical essence of the Smurfs, wicked wizard Gargamel (voice of Hank Azaria) creates a diminutive race of mischief makers known as the Naughties. But in order to get the results he's looking for, Gargamel will need to get his hands on a genuine Smurf. Enter Smurfette (voice of Katy Perry), the only one of her kind who knows the spell that can transform Naughties into actual Smurfs. Having recently shot to fame in Paris due to his impressive magical powers, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette, and sweeps her away to the City of Light. With Papa Smurf (voice of Jonathan Winters) and company hot on his trail, however, the scheming wizard quickly realizes that executing his diabolical plan will be easier said than done. Meanwhile, Smurfette's growing sense of insecurity leaves her vulnerable to the scheming of Naughties Vexy (voice of Christina Ricci) and Hackus (voice of J.B. Smoove). Neil Patrick Harris and Jayma Mays also lend their voices.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/03/2013
UPC:	0043396419681
Original Release:	2013
Rating:	PG
Source:	SONY PICTURES
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:45:00

Special Features

Daddy's little girl: the journey of Smurfette; Animating Azrael; Deleted scenes

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Hank Azaria	Gargamel,Voices
Neil Patrick Harris	Patrick Winslow,Voices
Brendan Gleeson	Victor Doyle,Voices
Jacob Tremblay	Blue
Gaston Morrisson	New York Taxi Driver
Erika Rosenblum	Pregnant Mom
Jayma Mays	Grace Winslow,Voices
Mylene Dinh-Robic	Actor
Martin St. Antoine	Tourist with Coffee Cup
Sylvain Quimène	Cat Man in Audience
Katy Perry	Smurfette
Christina Ricci	Vexy
Anton Yelchin	Clumsy Smurf
Tom Kane	Narrator Smurf
JB Smoove	Hackus
Jonathan Winters	Papa Smurf
Fred Armisen	Brainy Smurf
Jeff Foxworthy	Handy Smurf
Alan Cumming	Gusty Smurf
Gary Basaraba	Hefty Smurf
George Lopez	Grouchy Smurf,Social Smurf
Adam Wylie	Panicky Smurf
John Oliver	Vanity Smurf,Actor
Joel McCrary	Farmer Smurf
Kenan Thompson	Greedy Smurf
Kevin Lee	Voices
Paul Reubens	Jokey Smurf
Shaquille O'Neal	Smooth Smurf
B.J. Novak	Baker Smurf
Jimmy Kimmel	Passive-Aggressive Smurf
Shaun White	Clueless Smurf
John Kassir	Crazy Smurf
Sean Kenin	Smurf Voice #1
Patricia Summersett	Smurf Voice #2
Astou Vedel	Actor
Jaa Smith-Johnson	Actor
Benoit Priest	Actor
Joanna Leeds	Actor
Naomi Frenette	Actor
Youssef Hajdi	Actor
Jonas Dinal	Actor
Nicolina Capitanio	Actor
Julien Baptist	Actor
Reiner Schöne	Voices
Hannah Herzsprung	Voices
Christiane Paul	Voices
Florian Halm	Voices
Nancy O'Dell	Voices
Karim Babin	Voices
Gaston Morrison	Voices
Jocelyn Blanchard	Voices
Erika Rosenbaum	Voices
Carolina Bartczak	Voices
James A. Woods	Voices
Henri Pardo	Voices
Vanessa Matsui	Voices
Dusan Dukic	Voices
Ruth Chiang	Voices
Andy Quesnel	Voices
Martin-Guy Bélanger	Voices
Robert Reynaert	Voices
Patrick Sabongui	Voices
Patrick Baby	Voices
Joshua Spreekmeester	Voices
Bruno Paviot	Voices
Gaelle Herisson Pietri	Voices
Janicke Askevold	Voices
Beatrice Rosen	Voices
Mathilde Snodgrass	Voices
Thomas Nero Wolff	Voices
Philipp Moog	Voices
Bodo Wolf	Voices
Cathlen Gawlich	Voices
Irina von Bentheim	Voices
Tobias Nath	Voices
Rainer Fritzsche	Voices
Gerald Schaale	Voices
Jeff Burrell	Voices
Erich Räuker	Actor
Jim Cummings	Voice of Azrael
Sofia Vergara	Actor
Heitor Pereira	Composer

Technical Credits

J. David Stem

David Weiss

Jay Scherick

Karey Kirkpatrick

David Ronn

Peyo

Hank Azaria

Brendan Gleeson

Neil Patrick Harris

Jayma Mays

Raja Gosnell	Director
Jordan Kerner	Producer
Ben Haber	Executive Producer,Producer
Ezra Swerdlow	Executive Producer,Producer
Paul Neesan	Executive Producer,Producer
J. David Stem	Screenwriter
David Weiss	Screenwriter,Screenwriter
Jay Scherick	Screenwriter
Karey Kirkpatrick	Screenwriter
David Ronn	Screenwriter
Robert L. Sephton	Sound/Sound Designer
Kyrsten Mate Comoglio	Sound/Sound Designer
Will E. Files	Sound/Sound Designer
Robert Guertin	Camera Operator
Alphonso Maiorana	Camera Operator
François Daignault	Camera Operator
Véronique Marchessault	Casting
Patrick Rousseau	Sound Mixer
Todd Tucker	Makeup Special Effects
Marc DeSourdy	Stunts
Ryan Cosgrove	Special Effects Supervisor
Peyo	Screenwriter
Hank Azaria	Screenwriter
Brendan Gleeson	Screenwriter
Neil Patrick Harris	Screenwriter
Jayma Mays	Screenwriter
Véronique Culliford	Producer
Marie-Eve Beckers	Stunts
David Rubin	Casting

Editorial Reviews

Taking place two years after the events of The Smurfs, The Smurfs 2 follows Gargamel (Hank Azaria in a delightfully over-the-top performance) in desperate need of Smurf "essence" in order to continue his successful magical act at a popular venue in Paris. Gargamel is flanked by his usual sidekicks: Azrael the cat, who appears to be inspired by a mishmash of Internet memes, and two Naughties, i.e., the results of his failed attempt to create a Smurf from scratch. There's Vexy (voiced by Christina Ricci), a raven-haired, punk-rock answer to Smurfette, and the obedient, yet none-too-bright Hackus (J.B. Smoove). The Naughties are both pale skinned, enraging Gargamel, who sends Vexy to find Smurfette (Katy Perry) and bring him the formula he needs to extract large quantities of blue Smurf essence. Wisely, The Smurfs 2 draws on the canon of the original 1980s animated TV series, wherein Smurfette was introduced to the Smurf Village as an agent created by Gargamel. Under the false assumption that the Smurfs have forgotten about her birthday, Vexy is easily able to convince Smurfette that she belongs with her "real" father, and transports her to Gargamel through a magical portal. Once again, Papa Smurf and a motley crew of helpers create their own portal to find and rescue Smurfette, and yet again they land in the home of their human buddies Patrick (Neil Patrick Harris) and Grace Winslow (Jayma Mayes). The Winslow family now includes their son, Blue (Jacob Tremblay), and Patrick's kindhearted, yet estranged stepfather Victor (Brendan Gleeson). The Smurfs 2 benefits from the presence of a child actor, who, unlike adults, does not require a lengthy period of denial before accepting the impossible. The second film also holds several other advantages over its predecessor. While there is no shortage of humor based on the Smurfs' lack of knowledge concerning the inventions and landmarks of man, the environment is now less alien to the Smurfs, and thus more bearable for a viewer with a lower tolerance for slapstick sight gags. More importantly, gone is the glitz and glamour of the New York business scene. In its place, the Parisian landscape provides a better backdrop for the primary characters to discover healthier perspectives regarding matters of the heart. Smurfette comes to realize that a biological father with questionable morals does not mean she herself is incapable of possessing a moral code and the capacity to love. Similarly, Patrick is able to let go of the resentment he has for Victor and see him as a loving father figure and very real member of the family. There are, of course, pitfalls. The values of love, friendship, and family, while all good things, are delivered with the subtlety of an exploding anvil factory. Suspense, emotional resonance, and nuance are nowhere to be found. The word "smurf" is used as a noun, verb, adjective, and everything in between. Harris, at times, looks like he would rather be anywhere else, and his delivery does little to diminish the impression. However, The Smurfs 2 is, if nothing else, a gentle, kind, and humorous film. It's not a masterpiece, but it isn't supposed to be. It is, however, a perfectly pleasant film for young children. A smurfing success, if you will.