: 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.
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: The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol
: Brainy Smurf (Fred Armisen) shows him how his negative attitude dampens the joy of others. : Several reviewers, including those from IGN ,