The Grinch

Overview:

Genre: Family/Comedy

Duration: 1h 30m 

Release Date: November 9th 2018

Directors: Scott Mosier, Yarrow Cheney

Distributed by: Universal pictures

Where to watch: Youtube, Apple TV, Google Play Movies and TV (from 3.99)

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Pharrell Williams, Rashida Jones and Cameron Seely. 

Plot

The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbours in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realises there is one way to gain peace and quiet. With help from Max, the green grump hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos' holiday cheer once and for all.

My personal opinion

9/10 - what a GREAT film! I can confidently say that I truly do love this version compared to all the other ones. 

I loved how they portrayed the Grinch as a character that wasn’t so evil and vile, and more of just someone who needed some love that was missing in his childhood. The Grinch actually turned out to be a pretty good guy. He just had a rough childhood and you can see that build up throughout the film. 

My favourite quotes from this movie are....

1.  Sorry, I can’t hear you. I don’t speak ridiculous.
2. Max, I'm promoting you. YOU will guide my sleigh tonight!
3. Today was - grr-eat! We did mean things, AND we did them in style.
4.  It was me. I stole your Christmas. I stole it because I thought it would fix something from the past. But it didn't.