The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

2011 0h 22m EN

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6.7

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6.1

IMDB

★6.7TMDB · 278★6.1IMDB · 1,674

AnimationComedyFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

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When Grouchy Smurf behaves badly to everyone and refuses to celebrate Christmas, the Smurfs of Christmas Past, Present and Future teach him to appreciate Christmas.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jack Angel
Papa Smurf (voice)
Fred Armisen
Brainy (voice)
Hank Azaria
Gargamel (voice)
Gary Basaraba
Hefty (voice)
George López
Grouchy (voice)
Melissa Sturm
Smurfette (voice)
Anton Yelchin
Clumsy (voice)
Frank Welker
Azrael (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Troy Quane
Writers: Todd Berger, Andrew Erekson, Glenn Harmon
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 22-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Troy Quane, shot by James C.J. Williams. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christopher Lennertz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Fisher Jr. shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jack Angel and Fred Armisen and Hank Azaria carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt2062677 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Troy Quane directs. James C.J. Williams behind the camera. Christopher Lennertz scores. Robert Fisher Jr. cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 22-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Directed by Troy Quane, shot by James C.J. Williams. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Christopher Lennertz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Robert Fisher Jr. shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jack Angel and Fred Armisen and Hank Azaria carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2062677 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 14 different titles around the world.