paulwigglesworth

Everyone loves the original version with its music being a key feature. This version has a rousing, fun soundtrack that appeals to both young and old alike. Yes, there is hip hop and there are a few classic xmas tunes as well. The visuals are truly creative, vibrant and inventive. The background on why the Grinch is sad adds something special to the story and helps us appreciate his challenges and motivations. Some new characters like Fred the reindeer and the friendly neighbour portrayed by Keenan Thompson really put a smile on your face and the animations for Max running errands is pretty hilarious. The fact that the movie had a singer as narrator seemed like a missed opportunity to add the original classic song "He's a mean one..." Yes this song is absent from this movie...not sure why, maybe a licensing issue.

I liked the ending but it felt a little anti climatic and drawn out seemingly there filling time with lots of awkward pauses. It would be a true classic if they could add the classic music near the end. As it is, its an amusing reimagining of a classic that's much lighter than the live action Jim Carey version.