Dr. Seuss' the Grinch

It is the classic story of The Grinch we all know so well. So yes its predictable, yes we know what's going to happen and how it ends, but even so it was a joy to watch and the kids really enjoyed it. This version of the grinch is a little less disgusting and you see a bit more kindness from him, which I liked. It had quite a few laughs and some very sweet moments. I personally liked it better than the Jim Carry version. But nothing beats the original.

Based on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name, The Grinch follows the titular character - a miserable recluse who lives in solitude with his dog Max. The only thing he hates more than people is Christmas, and when the local festivities become too much to bear he hatches a plan to ruin Christmas for everyone in the entire town of Whoville...

I have not read the Grinch, but I have seen several other adaptations of it - and it's a heartwarming tale about how one little girl can melt the heart of even the most miserable meiser. This is no different, and I find it fascinating how this story is still relevant even some 60-odd years later, with it's criticism of the commercialisation of Christmas. In fact, I'd argue it's even more relevant today than ever!

Being from Illumination, the animation quality is top notch, the voicework great and it's full of their usual trademark visual humour, which works a treat within the context of this story. The kids will love it (and unlike the 2000 version doesn't look weird and creepy). The perfect Christmas movie to stick on for the young ones!

Seems like everyone is forgetting this is just ment to be a fun Christmas movie for kids think it's great and a lot better then the old one

Very colourful, and beautiful visuals. I DESPISED the Hip Hop soundtrack though.

Took the grandkids to this movie...they didn't think it was very good. It seems like something that was produced for the dollars it could make rather than a story that needed to be told.

The good: it was not very long. The colors are brilliant and visually stimulating. Max was remade with a little more of a fun personality.

The bad: Grinch somehow seemed wrong. I'm not sure if it was the voice, the artistic effects, or just a general un-Grinchiness. The story was a retelling that didn't need to be. The biggest negative is the feeling that this movie is forgettable.

I'm sure I'll never watch it again. I've watched the original about a billion times, and the Jim Carrey version nearly the same.

Bottom line...save your money and rent it later.