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
: Brainy Smurf (Fred Armisen) shows him how his negative attitude dampens the joy of others. The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol
: Hefty Smurf (Gary Basaraba) depicts a dark timeline where the Smurfs are captured by Gargamel (Hank Azaria) because of Grouchy’s lack of cooperation. The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011) is a
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 : Hefty Smurf (Gary Basaraba) depicts a dark
: 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.
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