I fondly remember the Smurf cartoons from when I was a kid. How sweet and wholesome they were. Well, this is the 21st century and my how things change. This film has a simple premise, some of the Smurfs go through a water portal and land in New York City. Gargamel and his cat follow and the chase begins.

The film has a few good lessons such as the meaning of family and what is truly important in life. However, the film’s director and writers chose to take almost every vulgar phrase in the English language and substitute the swear word with the word “Smurf”. This may seem harmless enough but I don’t think many parents will appreciate their children imitating these phrases such as “Son of a Smurf” in their homes. Due to the language and other content listed below, we cannot award our Dove Seal to this movie.