Don't be blue, here come The Smurfs...
Another modern day movie adaption of one of our favourite retro cartoons is headed our way, this time itâs the turn of The Smurfs!
The last film was âThe Smurfs and the Magic Fluteâ, which came out in 1976 so this new film has been a long time coming! This time though, instead of the traditional cartoon style which weâre all used to, the characters have been given a modern makeover and are starring as 3D CGI animated models which has come as a bit of a shock to the Smurf fans here at TruffleShuffle! Have a look at the trailer below and see for yourselfâ¦
The new movie is due for release in the UK on August the 10th but just came out over in America this last weekend which has given us the chance to see what the critics think before deciding whether or not to shell out on tickets! Having read some of the reviews from bloggers etc though, it seems as though the overwhelming response hasnât been that great. Reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes have said âIf you remember the characters fondly, this theatrical version will do little to enhance that memory...â and â relentlessly witless and cynical children's movie packed with potty jokes, product plugs and double-entendres along the lines of "What the Smurf?"â , although there is no major praise for the film there are still a few people who think itâs good to see the Smurfs back and they can be quite sweet. General consensus seems to be that this new version lacks the cool and cute charm of the original cartoons and is strictly for kids (not kids at heart, like us!) Damn!
With that in mind, perhaps the coolest thing to come out of this new movie is Katy Perryâs amazing Smurfette dress that she wore to the American premiere. She looked amazing showing off a new blonde hairstyle (no doubt a homage to Smurfette whom she voiced for the new film) and even managed to out Smurf the real deal on the red carpet!
If Katy has inspired any of you guys to add some Smurf magic to your wardrobe, check out some of the great tees we have on the site for a more subtle way of showing your appreciation! My personal favourite has to be the tee thatâs accusing Papa Smurf of being a hipster - heâs suddenly gotten a lot cooler in my eyes! There are also some fab Smurfette designs available so you ladies can channel the cartoon cutie and steal Katyâs style!
Back to the movie though, weâre curious as to what you guys think of yet another remake? Will any of you be venturing out to the cinema to catch some Smurfs action? And if there are any long term Smurf fans, what do you think of their radical new makeover? Let us know!