If you don't like Illumination movies, or Minion type movies, you probably won't like this version of The Grinch. Personally, I am not a fan of the original TV special, so I was dreading being dragged along to see this with the family, but I really liked it.
It's a very modern take on the classic Dr. Seuss story. The plot line is basically the same, but the humor is a little different and it does play more for laughs.
Personally, I prefer this one - my kids said they liked it equally with the original Grinch special.
Unlike another reviewer who gave this a 1/10 and said Illumination animation was basic, I don't think it is at all. I think it is crisp and modern, and in comparison to the original, much softer and more likeable, but that's just me.
I thought Benedict Cumberbatch was a weird choice for the main character's voice, but on seeing the movie, he was perfect of it.
Go into this without any pre-judgment, unlike me, and you're sure to be highly entertained for around 90 minutes.
I expected it to be terrible, but it will be a future Christmas favorite for our family!
It's a very modern take on the classic Dr. Seuss story. The plot line is basically the same, but the humor is a little different and it does play more for laughs.
Personally, I prefer this one - my kids said they liked it equally with the original Grinch special.
Unlike another reviewer who gave this a 1/10 and said Illumination animation was basic, I don't think it is at all. I think it is crisp and modern, and in comparison to the original, much softer and more likeable, but that's just me.
I thought Benedict Cumberbatch was a weird choice for the main character's voice, but on seeing the movie, he was perfect of it.
Go into this without any pre-judgment, unlike me, and you're sure to be highly entertained for around 90 minutes.
I expected it to be terrible, but it will be a future Christmas favorite for our family!