Ultimately, No Name finds his “thing.” And his purpose is better and more extraordinary than any other Smurf’s. Good for him.

The Smurfs are back like never before, and they’re bringing a few familiar faces (and voices) along for the ride.

Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Both films get as much mileage as it can from its singer-voice actor.

Watching it, it's hard not to consider the fact that the vast majority of children brought by parents are probably way more familiar with Spongebob and Squidward than they are with the colony of blue ...

The woodland creatures get a new voice cast — including Rihanna and James Corden — and an updated backstory, but can't escape ...

Somewhere between a warped Rihanna concept album and a multiversal superhero knock-off, Smurfs can't decide how it wants to ...

The strong voice cast, including James Corden, Kurt Russell and John Goodman, also helps with the transformation.

Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Now, we patiently await a “Gummi Bears” with the Biebs. But first we have “Smurfs,” which, like “Trolls,” gets as much mileage as it can from ...

But first we have “Smurfs,” which, like “Trolls,” gets as much mileage as it can from its pop singer-voice actor. Rihanna voices Smurfette and supplies a new song, giving a half-hearted ...

Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Now, we patiently await a “Gummi Bears” with the Biebs. But first we have “Smurfs,” which, like “Trolls,” gets as much ...