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The Grinch

2018

Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier

Animation, Voice: Benedict Cumberbatch

5.5

3,216

Animation. Comedy. Fantasy A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the residents of his neighboring village of Whoville.

	Author	Review
United States	Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter	"Much closer in spirit to the beloved book and the evergreen 1966 TV special than (...) [the] Howard-Carrey collaboration (...) A vibrant, amusing CG animated feature that gives the big mean, green guy a kinder, gentler makeover."	POS
United States	Owen Gleiberman Variety	"It’s nimble and affectionate in a way that can hook today’s children, and more than a few adults."	POS
United States	Glenn Kenny The New York Times	"Like the unfortunate 2000 live-action film starring Jim Carrey, pads out the parable with slapstick business and character enlargement."	NEG
United States	Nell Minow rogerebert.com	"It does not surpass the Chuck Jones version (or having the book read aloud by a parent, which is still ideal) but it is far superior to the Carrey film and should become a welcome family tradition (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Peter Travers Rolling Stone	"The perfect, computer-animated holiday fun for kids of all ages, preferably under five (...) And anyone past voting age may need to be seriously stoned to swallow it (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"	NEG
United States	David Ehrlich IndieWire	"Dr. Seuss’ holiday fable is so pure and simple that no one could ruin it completely (...) On the other hand, Dr. Seuss’ yuletide classic is too pure and simple to support an entire feature"	NEU
United States	Tom Russo Boston Globe	"This time, [Illumination Entertainment] sharp adaptation instincts fail them (...) Even Benedict Cumberbatch’s casting leaves us asking what the point was (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"	NEG
United States	Peter Hartlaub SFGATE	"[It] is the equivalent of your third or fourth favorite present on any given holiday. It will entertain a few children in the moment, satisfy a few adults who are barely paying attention, then quickly be forgotten."	NEU
United States	Alonso Duralde The Wrap	"Nothing will replace the 1966 original, but this shiny remake is full of warmth and wit (...) [It] earns its laughter and its sentiment, both of which are plentiful."	POS
United States	Clint Gage IGN	"While 'The Grinch' is a fun family film, it muddies the message of the classic tale."	NEU
United States	Jesse Hassenger AV Club	"You’re a dull one, Mr. Grinch—at least in this latest retelling of the classic Seuss tale (...) The filmmakers have softened the very concept of 'bad' into just another bowl of brightly colored sugary mush."	NEG
United Kingdom	Cath Clarke The Guardian	"An unwanted Christmas gift (...) Yet another bland frenetic kids’ movie (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"	NEG
United Kingdom	Amy West Empire	"Despite its story-telling ambition being two sizes too small, 'The Grinch' is impossibly cute, visually rich and boasts enough festive fun to satisfy young viewers.(…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United Kingdom	Robbie Collin Telegraph	"A gleefully sardonic Benedict Cumberbatch gets Dr Seuss just right (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS

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