The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol -

Gargamel is about to put Grouchy in his vat that will take way his smurf essence and as he enters the water he says 'I'll change'. Rachel's Reviews SMURFS CHRISTMAS CAROL REVIEW

: The humor is gentle and appropriate for younger children, making it a "wholesome" holiday watch. What Reviewers Criticized: Scrooge 3: The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

: Smurfette (Melissa Sturm) reveals that Grouchy’s bitterness stems from never receiving the one gift he truly wanted—a hang glider. The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

Critical and audience reception is generally positive, with a and an 87% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes . What Reviewers Liked:

: The switch to 2D animation is frequently praised as the best part of the special, appealing to older fans who grew up with the original show. Gargamel is about to put Grouchy in his

Ultimately, Grouchy learns that the true gift of Christmas is the family that cares for him, and he wakes up a changed Smurf. Animation & Production

: Several reviewers, including those from IGN , noted that this 22-minute short felt more focused and "competently made" than the full-length live-action movie it was paired with. Critical and audience reception is generally positive, with

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011) is a 22-minute animated short film that adapts Charles Dickens' classic novella into the colorful world of the Smurfs. Directed by Troy Quane and written by Todd Berger, it was originally released as part of the 3-disc DVD/Blu-ray combo pack for the 2011 live-action The Smurfs movie. Plot Overview