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    The Smurfs 2- Kids Movie Review

    The wicked wizard Gargamel (voice of Hank Azaria) is back, and he’s more wicked than ever. This time Gargamel has a new creation; a diminutive race of little stinkers, known as the Naughties.  The problem is, he wants to transform them into Smurfs, but he doesn’t know the secret spell. Unfortunately, Smurfette is the only one that knows the spell to make the transformation happen. So Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and takes her to Paris. Now the Smurfs and their human friends go to the City of Light, with hopes to rescue their friend.

    The Smurfs 2Rating: 4 and 1/2 out of 5 buckets
    Release Date: December 2, 2013
    MPAA Rating: PG
    Best Age Group: 5+
    Sexual Content: Mild
    Violent Content: Moderate
    Crude or Profane Language: Mild
    Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
    Will it Appeal to Kids? Yes

     

    Talking Points:

    The importance of family is the core message woven throughout the film.

    Sexual Content: Mild

    • A couple of the Smurfs flirt with each other.

    Violent Content: Moderate

    • There is some slapstick violence, brought on by Gargamel. He falls off the Eiffel Tower, gets crushed by a falling taxicab, and he’s even thrown to the sky by fireworks.
    • Character’s are punched, tripped and hit in the head.
    • Gargamel turns humans into animals.
    • A gigantic cat tries to eat the Smurfs and humans.

    Crude or Profane Language: Mild

    • Character’s don’t swear, but smurf is used in place of profane words such as; “son of a smurf,” “holy smurf,” and “Meryl smurfing Streep.”
    • Name calling such as; “moron,” “dim-witted toad,” and “imbeciles” are said.

    Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

    • Character’s are shown drinking wine.

    Will it Appeal to Kids? Yes

    Overall The Smurfs 2 is a fun, animated film for young kids. Parents may get a little bored, however the kids will be entertained.

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