The Smurfs 2

The evil wizard Gargamel creates Smurf-like creatures called the "Naughties" to capture the Smurfs and harness their magical essence. When he kidnaps Smurfette, Papa Smurf and their friends must team up with their human allies, Patrick and Grace Winslow, to rescue her from Gargamel's clutches in Paris. Along the way, Smurfette grapples with her past and her true identity.

The Smurfs 2 was generally met with negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor lacking. While some appreciated its family-friendly nature and visual effects, it was largely seen as a formulaic and uninspired sequel.

• A predictable and formulaic sequel that offers little new or engaging.

• Relies heavily on slapstick humor and a weak plot, failing to capture the charm of the original characters.

• While visually adequate for younger audiences, it lacks depth and originality.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a mildly entertaining watch for young children, but many felt it was overly reliant on slapstick and lacked the charm and creativity of other animated films. Some viewers enjoyed the characters and the family-friendly adventure, while others found the plot to be weak and forgettable.

The voice of Smurfette in the film, Katy Perry, was paid $14 million for her role in the first Smurfs movie and returned for the sequel.