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Critics Pan Rihanna’s ‘Smurfs’ Movie As Box Office Looks Dismal
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 17 – The Smurfs movie features a star-studded voice cast and improved CGI, while Better Man presents Robbie Williams' life as a musical with a unique CGI monkey portrayal.
- On July 18, 'Smurfs' hits local theaters, featuring celebrity voices including Rihanna, Octavia Spencer, and Sandra Oh.
- In its concept, 'Smurfs' aims to resonate with kids while 'Better Man' portrays British musician Robbie Williams as an CGI monkey man, while both explore unique artistic visions.
- In its musical form, the monkey man sings and dances, Director Chris Miller said, as CGI portrays Robbie Williams as an unusual but relatable character.
- Parents observe children's engagement with the storytelling, and on some level, the monkey might even make the movie more relatable.
- The movie could easily spawn sequels and spin-offs, suggesting a broader trend of franchise development as children handle more complex stories, ATTRIBUTION: NO.
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7 Reasons The New 'Smurfs' Movie Should Be Your Family’s Weekend Watch
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