The Grinch stole Christmas, again!

I love Dr. Seuss, all the playful rhymes and colourful characters made me fall in love with the stories, but The Grinch has always been one of favourites.

In 2000 my dreams came true when I finally got to see The Grinch on the big screen and it was magical. Jim Carrey took the roll, made it his own and to this day it is still a classic Christmas movie for many of us.

When I heard that Benedict Cumberbatch was cast in the animated remake, I was in the seventh heaven filled with excitement. Cumberbatch is one of the best actors on TV and in movies today. He gave the role new life, charm and weirdness.

The movie is fun, witty and the animation is breathtaking. I get the sense that all the actors enjoyed their time during the recording sessions and they work so well together. The movie is definitely a great way to introduce Dr. Seuss and The Grinch to the younger generation, but that does not mean we cannot enjoy either.

It is great movie, but not perfect. It does not add more to the source material and to the characters, which means not a lot creativity went into the story. These are just some of the things that can easily be ignored by the general movie-goer.

My Verdict

The movie is fun to watch, although it could have been better. I personally enjoyed the cast and the story as a whole. It is one of the must watch Christmas movies of 2018. So make sure you get your ticket, before your Christmas gets stolen.

My Rating: 7.2/10 – Good