‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’: Pure digital fantasy at its best

 ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ the American 3D computer-animated adventure-comedy will be screened at Majestic Cineplex 10:15, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 Fri/Sat 10:15 p.m. and Empire Cineplex 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 Fri/Sat 10:30 p.m. Sat/Sun 10:30 a.m.

The film produced by Sony Pictures Animation. It is written by Stacey Harman and Pamela Ribon, and directed by Kelly Asbury. 

In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, best friends Smurfette (Demi Lovato), Brainy (Danny Pudi), Clumsy (Jack McBrayer) and Hefty (Joe Manganiello) use a special mysterious map that guides them through an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest, an enchanted wonderland that’s filled with magical creatures. Their adventure leads them on a course to discover the biggest secret in Smurf history as they race against time and the evil wizard Gargamel (Rainn Wilson). They find a mysterious lost village, inhabited by Smurf Storm (voiced by Michelle Rodriguez), Smurf Blossom (Ellie Kemper), Smurf Lily (Ariel winter) Smurf Willow (Julia Roberts) and many more before Gargamel does.

Fast-paced, colourful and fashionably girl-powered fun, it is perfect entertainment for younger kids.