The Grinch (2018)
The grumpy Grinch hates Christmas and decides to steal all the decorations and gifts from the cheerful town of Whoville. Living in solitude with his loyal dog Max, he meticulously executes his grand, ill-spirited heist. His operation is interrupted by a persistent young girl, Cindy-Lou Who, whose pure desire to help her mother unexpectedly starts to change his cold heart.
Length: 1h25m
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
This Title is: Heartwarming and Animated Christmas Classic
Stream The Grinch (2018) on:
Netflix Canada
Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Angela Lansbury, Cameron Seely
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG – Brief Rude Humor and Thematic Elements
Trivia
- Benedict Cumberbatch, the voice of the Grinch, used an American accent rather than his natural British one for the role.
- The movie was the final Dr. Seuss feature production released during the lifetime of Audrey Geisel, the author’s widow.
- Upon release, the animation became the highest-earning Christmas picture in history at the global box office.
Trailer
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I absolutely adore the stunning visual presentation of this animation. The lush textures and vibrant, snow-covered setting of Whoville truly spring off the screen. I feel the character redesign for the Grinch is a huge success, making him wonderfully expressive and physically comedic without losing his iconic, grouchy charm. The voice performances are universally excellent; I think Benedict Cumberbatch captures the unique blend of misery and underlying vulnerability perfectly. I particularly appreciate how the story broadens the focus to include Cindy-Lou’s mission to help her hardworking mother, which adds a fresh layer of sweetness to the familiar tale. The production successfully maintains the beloved spirit of Dr. Seuss while offering a modern, beautifully paced update that is simply joyful. The warmth and humor throughout the production make the eventual heartwarming transformation feel genuinely earned and incredibly satisfying for me.
