Shirinler: The Lost Village (Film)

Smurfs: The Lost Village (original title: Smurfs: The Lost Village) is a 2017 animated film based on the Smurfs universe created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo. Produced entirely using computer animation techniques, the film aims to remain truer to the original comic book aesthetic than the previous two live-action/CGI hybrid films in the series. The film was produced in a partnership between Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation.

The film was directed by Kelly Asbury. Producers include Jordan Kerner and Mary Ellen Bauder Andrews. The screenplay was written by Stacey Harman and Pamela Ribon. Originally in English, the film was released in the United States on April 7, 2017. Over its 90-minute runtime, the film seeks to present a new Smurfs story. Digital animation technologies were predominantly used during production.

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The film begins when Smurfette encounters a mysterious creature in the forest. Alongside Clumsy Smurf, Hefty Smurf, and Brainy Smurf, she embarks on a journey to discover a hidden village not marked on any map. During this adventure, they face threats from the wizard Gargamel as well as their own quests for identity. The film explores themes of identity, belonging, and solidarity, with particular focus on Smurfette’s unique existential questions. The central theme revolves around the characters discovering their individuality and redefining their relationships with their community.

The original English voice cast is as follows:

• Demi Lovato — Smurfette
• Rainn Wilson — Gargamel
• Joe Manganiello — Hefty Smurf
• Jack McBrayer — Clumsy Smurf
• Danny Pudi — Brainy Smurf
• Mandy Patinkin — Papa Smurf
• Michelle Rodriguez — Storm (one of the female Smurfs from the Lost Village)
• Ellie Kemper — Blossom (one of the female Smurfs from the Lost Village)
• Ariel Winter — Lily (one of the female Smurfs from the Lost Village)
• Julia Roberts — Willow (leader of the Lost Village, an elderly female Smurf)

The characters were designed in keeping with the traditional Smurfs universe, but the inclusion of female characters added a new dimension to the narrative.

The film received mixed reviews from critics. According to reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, it was praised for its original visual style and suitability for its target audience, but criticized for lacking narrative depth. It holds a critic score of approximately 40% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audience reviews were more favorable than those of critics. The film is generally regarded as a light-paced family animated feature suitable for young viewers.

Smurfs: The Lost Village earned approximately $197 million worldwide. This figure represents a lower commercial success compared to the previous films in the series. The film did not win major international awards. However, it received appreciation from certain audience groups and local events for its production quality and entertaining content aimed at children. The film is viewed as part of the Smurfs brand’s efforts to restructure its identity around animation.