3/5: This movie was okay. It is worth it to see it in theaters but if you are excited about other movies, I'd see those over this.
I love the Grinch. All the films and just for the fact that it is a Christmas movie that isn't all the same as the others. I came into this film excited because I really enjoy Benedict Cumberbatch as an actor and figured he would do a great job as the Grinch. To keep it short, he does a great job as the Grinch. This movie was different from what I expected though. The Whos when the Grinch would visit weren't in fear of the Grinch. They didn't avoid him, there are characters that openly try to embrace the Grinch. While the story of the movie has this tone makes sense, it was weird throughout seeing this. The best part of the film is Max. He is the character that helped me enjoy this movie. The bonding between Grinch and Max is adorable especially if you have a pupper at home. The Whos really take back seat in this film and that was fine because they really didn't enhance it much for me outside of a singular character and a few scenes. This is not a bad movie, I just don't think it is necessary for theaters. If you love the Grinch, I recommend a viewing but with movies like Overlord, Widows, and Girl in the Spiders Web, I feel that your experience could be better served if you're more excited for those films.
TL;DR- This Grinch is the least grinchy of them all. Max and the animal pals make the movie fun to sit through because they are adorable. If you love the Grinch, I'd say see this but if you're excited for other movies this week and next, save your cash and see those.
I love the Grinch. All the films and just for the fact that it is a Christmas movie that isn't all the same as the others. I came into this film excited because I really enjoy Benedict Cumberbatch as an actor and figured he would do a great job as the Grinch. To keep it short, he does a great job as the Grinch. This movie was different from what I expected though. The Whos when the Grinch would visit weren't in fear of the Grinch. They didn't avoid him, there are characters that openly try to embrace the Grinch. While the story of the movie has this tone makes sense, it was weird throughout seeing this. The best part of the film is Max. He is the character that helped me enjoy this movie. The bonding between Grinch and Max is adorable especially if you have a pupper at home. The Whos really take back seat in this film and that was fine because they really didn't enhance it much for me outside of a singular character and a few scenes. This is not a bad movie, I just don't think it is necessary for theaters. If you love the Grinch, I recommend a viewing but with movies like Overlord, Widows, and Girl in the Spiders Web, I feel that your experience could be better served if you're more excited for those films.
TL;DR- This Grinch is the least grinchy of them all. Max and the animal pals make the movie fun to sit through because they are adorable. If you love the Grinch, I'd say see this but if you're excited for other movies this week and next, save your cash and see those.