Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Benedict Cumberbatch | ... | The Grinch (voice) | |
Cameron Seely | ... | Cindy-Lou Who (voice) | |
Rashida Jones | ... | Donna Who (voice) | |
Pharrell Williams | ... | Narrator (voice) | |
Tristan O'Hare | ... | Groopert (voice) | |
Kenan Thompson | ... | Mr. Bricklebaum (voice) | |
Sam Lavagnino | ... | Ozzy (voice) | |
Ramone Hamilton | ... | Axl (voice) | |
Angela Lansbury | ... | Mayor McGerkle (voice) | |
Scarlett Estevez | ... | Izzy (voice) | |
Michael Beattie | ... | Store Clerk (voice) | |
Lori Alan | ... | Additional Voices (voice) | |
Carlos Alazraqui | ... | Additional Voices (voice) | |
Doug Burch | ... | Additional Voices (voice) | |
Cathy Cavadini | ... | Additional Voices (voice) (as Catherine Cavadini) |
For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss' beloved holiday classic. The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming, and visually stunning, it's a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism. Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbors in Whoville when he runs out of food. Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter, and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch ... Written by Universal Pictures
Took the grandkids to this movie...they didn't think it was very good. It seems like something that was produced for the dollars it could make rather than a story that needed to be told.
The good: it was not very long. The colors are brilliant and visually stimulating. Max was remade with a little more of a fun personality.
The bad: Grinch somehow seemed wrong. I'm not sure if it was the voice, the artistic effects, or just a general un-Grinchiness. The story was a retelling that didn't need to be. The biggest negative is the feeling that this movie is forgettable.
I'm sure I'll never watch it again. I've watched the original about a billion times, and the Jim Carrey version nearly the same.
Bottom line...save your money and rent it later.