The Grinch

Name: The Grinch
Director: Yarrow Cheney
Genre: Family, Comedy, Animation
Released: 2018-01-01
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely, Angela Lansbury

2018Dir. Yarrow Cheney1h 25m

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Runtime1h 25m

Released2018

Budget$75M

Box office$508.6M

DirectorYarrow Cheney

About This Movie

The Grinch (2018), directed by Yarrow Cheney, brings a fresh animated take on the classic Dr. Seuss tale. The animation is vibrant, and it has this playful yet slightly mischievous vibe throughout. There's a nice balance of humor and heart, capturing the spirit of Christmas while exploring themes of community and redemption. The pacing is quick, keeping the action lively, but it never really feels rushed. What stands out is the voice work—Benedict Cumberbatch as the Grinch adds a depth to the character that isn’t always there in adaptations. Plus, the color palette is really striking—lots of greens and reds that pop. You can see the attention to detail in the textures, which adds a layer of warmth.

Animation is vibrant and colorfulCumberbatch's voice work adds depthThemes of community and redemption explored