Despite disappointing initial responses, the Smurfs remake has been met with largely unfavorable reviews from critics, garnering a low rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The animated reboot directed by Chris Miller seems to stumble, with many describing it as “boring” and burdened by excessive corporate influence.
New Smurfs movie debuts with horrible reviews
Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian stated, “Once again, this movie demonstrates that there’s something about the Smurfs that is essentially lethal to humor and enjoyment.” Mark Kermode of Kermode and Mayo’s Take characterized it as a “confusing…adventure where the Smurfs glide through multiple universes like superheroes.
Jake Coyle from the Associated Press noted that the whole venture seemed to be driven by tension over intellectual property rights. Odie Henderson of The Boston Globe expressed that after watching this uninteresting animation, he felt as though he had been deceived for having high expectations.
John Nugent of Empire Magazine rated the movie 1 out of 5 stars, commenting that it was a dull addition to a tiresome series, with an obvious corporate influence. Barry Hertz from The Globe and Mail expressed that there wasn’t much justification for director Chris Miller to invest so much effort in launching these Smurfs into the Smurf world.
Empire Magazine reviewer John Nugent gave the film a low score, saying it was boring and felt like a forced part of an uninteresting series. Barry Hertz from The Globe and Mail questioned why director Chris Miller put in so much work to bring out these Smurfs in the world, since there wasn’t much point to it.
Alonso Duralde from The Film Verdict commented, “There’s an excessive amount of idle moments amidst the occasional joy provided by the Smurfs.” Michael O’Sullivan of The Washington Post gave it a 2 out of 4 and stated, “The Smurfs might be present everywhere in the multiverse, but it doesn’t deliver anything remarkable enough to share with others.” Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter mentioned, “Chris Miller, who directed the film and also voices Grouchy Smurf, seems to have picked that character because watching this movie makes his choice clear.
Clarisse Loughrey from The Independent (UK) rated it 1/5 and described it as “both unoriginal and overflowing with new Smurf information.” Kevin Maher from The Times (UK) concluded, “It’s incredibly dull and devoid of any purpose. There’s no incentive to watch it.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score of Smurfs
By July 18, 2025, the movie Smurfs boasts a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes after being evaluated by 54 professional critics. At this point, the audience’s score for the film on the site remains undisclosed.
In Chris Miller’s new take on the story, Rihanna lends her voice to Smurfette, while John Goodman voices Papa Smurf. This film, released by Paramount Pictures, lasts for approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes and made its U.S. theater debut on July 18, 2025.
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2025-07-18 07:46