Smurfs: A Christmas Carol | The

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

: Brainy Smurf (Fred Armisen) shows him how his negative attitude dampens the joy of others. The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

On Christmas Eve, the Smurf village is bustling with festive preparations, but Grouchy Smurf (voiced by George Lopez) refuses to participate, shocking his fellow Smurfs. To restore his holiday spirit, Papa Smurf (Jack Angel) uses a magical potion that triggers a dream in which Grouchy is visited by three spirits: To restore his holiday spirit, Papa Smurf (Jack

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 Plot Overview

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