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It was the heist before Christmas.
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.
viha
Dec 28, 2023 · via TMDB
If I were a child, I would love it, but I am a grown-up man 😔 The Grinch picture is so bright, so contrasting, so my eyes were satisfied enough. The Grinch itself is designed very attractively, which is good for children, but it's hard to believe that this character can be as mean as the Grinch should be. Unfortunately, the story itself is quite predictable, and it's hard to keep your eyes open during the whole movie. While this is not bad for children, it may not appeal to a grown-up audience 🤷♂️ His transformation at the end, where his heart grows, was too fast and lacked sufficient explanation. I couldn't believe that I hadn't missed a crucial part leading to this transformation, so I watched it twice and didn't find that part. 9 - for a young me 6 - for the current me
r96sk
Dec 20, 2020 · via TMDB
A much more family friendly story about <em>'The Grinch'</em>. I like it. It has a few issues but still does most things right, it's definitely solely made for families but that's not a negative - it does make sense to make an animated version of this Dr. Seuss book. With that noted, I don't rate Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. I don't think his voice suits the role at all, it needed someone who sounds more menacing and treacherous. I never felt, away from his obvious acts, any horrid side to Grinch here - though perhaps that suits the aforementioned family vibe they were aiming for. Away from Cumberbatch, I thoroughly enjoyed Pharrell Williams' narration and it's cool to hear Angela Lansbury in a minor role. The plot to this 2018 film is solid, but the thing about it that stands out most to me is the humour - which I found consistently amusing, there are some funny gags in there. Overall, this is a film I'll look back on as being good - even if it could've been greater, especially with a more suitable lead. If we're comparing this and the 2000 production, I think I prefer this one? It's close, Jim Carrey is great in that but this one's pacing is much better.
Peter89Spencer
Dec 13, 2020 · via TMDB
It was a little too eccentric. I would've thought they would make the storyline similar to the 2000 remake, this time with Jim Carrey voicing the bullying mayor! Still, this film had its laughs, along with a voice cameo from Made in Chelsea's Toff!
KristinaZI
Jan 3, 2019 · via TMDB
The Grinch was a movie I really wanted to see before Christmas but life was so busy and I just didn't have enough time. I am so glad I finally managed to see it. LIKED: - the animation is absolutely stunning! all of the colours and the contrast with the snow was amazing. - Max was the most adorable puppy ever! for some reason, it reminded me of Dobby a bit :D - a big part of the story was told in verse and there were many quotes taken directly from the book. DISLIKED: - I kind of wanted more songs - Grinch wasn't portrayed as mean as I expected OVERALL: It was cute, adorable and very Christmasy! Yes, it was cheesy but it is supposed to be like that. I think I prefer it as an animation.
Chris
Nov 12, 2018 · via TMDB
So I paid £7 to fall asleep! Alas, even my kids aged 11 and 14 found it uninteresting. Grandma came along, she loves all animation films, but even this failed to capture her interest. We were expecting some new twists in an already well-known tale, but hey-ho, not this time.
bigchris18
Nov 11, 2018 · via TMDB
After hearing negative reviews from others I was reluctant to see this one at first but I went with my gut feeling and saw it and wow I am so happy I did this movie made my Christmas already it's just what we need in the world today a movie about people putting aside their differences and enjoying just being together
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Benedict Cumberbatch
The Grinch (voice)
Rashida Jones
Donna Who (voice)
Kenan Thompson
Bricklebaum (voice)
Cameron Seely
Cindy-Lou Who (voice)
Angela Lansbury
Mayor McGerkle (voice)
Pharrell Williams
Narrator (voice)
Ramone Hamilton
Axl (voice)
Sam Lavagnino
Ozzy (voice)
Scarlett Estevez
Izzy (voice)
Michael Beattie
Store Clerk (voice)
Scott Mosier
Additional Voices (voice)
Lori Alan
Additional Voices (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui
Additional Voices (voice)
John Kassir
Additional Voices (voice)
Cathy Cavadini
Additional Voices (voice)
Danny Mann
Additional Voices (voice)
Meilee Condron
Additional Voices (Voice)
Tristan O'Hare
Groopert (voice)
Doug Burch
Additional Voices (voice)
Tucker Chandler
Additional Voices (voice)
Townsend Coleman
Additional Voices (voice)
Abby Craden
Additional Voices (voice)
Brian T. Delaney
Additional Voices (voice)
John DeMita
Additional Voices (voice)
Bill Farmer
Additional Voices (voice)
Aaron Fors
Additional Voices (voice)
Willow Geer
Additional Voices (voice)
Jess Harnell
Additional Voices (voice)
Evan Kishiyama
Additional Voices (voice)
Barbara Harris
Additional Voices (voice)
Jeremy Maxwell
Additional Voices (voice)
Laraine Newman
Additional Voices (voice)
Alex Puccinelli
Additional Voices (voice)
Joel Swetow
Additional Voices (voice)
Mindy Sterling
Additional Voices (voice)
Tara Strong
Additional Voices (voice)
Regina Taufen
Additional Voices (voice)
Jim Ward
Additional Voices (voice)
Kevin Hart
Snowball (voice) (uncredited)
David Feiss
Additional Storyboarding
Colin Stimpson
Art Direction
Miguel Jiron
Storyboard Artist
Scott Mosier
Director
Yarrow Cheney
Director
Robert Taylor
Associate Producer
Audrey Geisel
Executive Producer
Chris Renaud
Executive Producer
Latifa Ouaou
Executive Producer
Chris Meledandri
Producer
Janet Healy
Producer
Dave Rosenbaum
Production Supervisor
John Roesch
Foley Artist
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Tyler, The Creator
Songs
David Acord
Sound Designer
Bonnie Wild
Sound Effects Editor
Gary Rizzo
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David Acord
Supervising Sound Editor
Dennis Leonard
Supervising Sound Editor
Benjamin Faure
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Anne of Green Gables
Some Like It Hot
Ex-Bad Boy
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Amarcord
The Exterminating Angel
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Finding Nemo
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Max Steel: Monstrous Alliance
Shrek
Edward Scissorhands
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Brazil
Groundhog Day
Ana and Bruno
The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes
Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action!
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Pretty Woman
Remember the Night
A Boy Called Christmas
Trolls World Tour
Baking Christmas
Blood Tea and Red String
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Ronia: The Robber's Daughter
The Mask
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
A Dream Play
Christmas with My Ex
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The Mummy
Holidate
Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
Batman Returns
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One
Madagascar
Chicken Run
Beavis and Butt-Head Do Christmas
Two Turtle Doves
Smallfoot
Man spricht deutsh
Barbie Mariposa
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
Summer Storm
There Ain't No Santa Claus
Sleepless in Seattle
Ice Age: The Meltdown
Second to None
No Time Like Christmas
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Over the Hedge
Marry Me
Dutch
Merry Madagascar
Snotty Boy
The Boss Baby
Single All the Way
The Party 2
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water
Moonshiners
The Christmas Retreat
Single and Ready to Jingle
Fun with Dick and Jane
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Open Season
Picture a Perfect Christmas
On the Riviera
Bush Christmas
Unaccompanied Minors
Six Degrees of Santa
Hot Summer
Cockles and Muscles
Karlsson on the Roof
Kick
One Night in the Tropics
The Three Kings
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Christmas in Boston
Saturday Night Live: Christmas
Pingu at the Wedding Party
A Christmas Movie Christmas
Drowning Mona
The Robber Hotzenplotz
Gnomes and Trolls: The Secret Chamber
A Miracle Before Christmas
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Mistletoe Time Machine
The Sad House
Snail, Cabbage, Cabbage
BIG FUN in the BIO
A Danny Elfman Christmas Story
Massacre on Aisle 12
The True Story of Puss 'n Boots
Odd Is an Egg
Nugget Is Dead?: A Christmas Story
Space Dogs 2
Last Christmas
Rolling Into Christmas
Snow White
The Christmas Spirit
We Are the Strange
Holiday Reunion
The Christmas Tapes
Wild and Beautiful on Ibiza
Christmas Coupon
The Christmas Chain
Family Ornaments
The Little Panda Fighter
A Car's Life: Sparky's Big Adventure
The Christmas Film
The Perfect Christmas
Jingle Smells
Saving Christmas
What Is War?
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The Christmas Ballad
Dodu – The Cardboard Boy
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Tři přadleny
Hitch-Hike
Pastýřská pohádka
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The Serial Cheater
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Tlustý pradědeček
Your Name, Your Choice
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Weedsgiving
Desperta
Dolly Baby - Twilight Fugitives
Joyful and Triumphant
John's Vlog: Liepāja
Sanrio Christmas Fantasia
My Little Ones
The Little Prince
Rise of the Guardians
Christopher Robin
Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'
The Year Without a Santa Claus
That Christmas
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
Robin Robin
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
The Velveteen Rabbit
In Your Dreams
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale
Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The Boxtrolls
Barbie: A Perfect Christmas
Olive, the Other Reindeer
The Polar Express
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus
Merry Little Batman
The Star
Shrek the Halls
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