Reportedly, Universal’s reasoning for the delay was that they wanted to repeat the successful July 2013 launch of Despicable Me 2, on top of capitalizing on the merchandise potential of a Summer film. Minions was originally set for December 19, 2014, but was pushed back to July 10, 2015. This wouldn’t be the first time that Illumination Entertainment delayed a film. In its new slot, Grinch won’t have any head-on competition until the next Friday after, when Warner Bros.’ Fantastic Beasts 2 hits theaters on November 16.Īs for the reasoning behind what is now the third shift in dates for the film, Deadline’s report hinted at a standard, plausible reason for why animated films get delayed: to allow the production team as much time as needed to turn out the best end product possible. Even though I’ll always love Jim Carrey’s Grinch character, “The Grinch” is a whimsical and uplifting Christmas film sure to warm the hearts of even the most Grinch-y viewer.Ĭontact Hayley Hodson at hhodson ‘at’ it’s original release dates, Grinch would have had to fight off 20 th Century Fox’s remake of Murder on the Orient Express on November 10 and Warner Bros/DC Films’ Justice League on November 17. It remains true to the spirit of Seuss and the spirit of Christmas. A story ultimately about fighting hate with empathy, kindness and community, “The Grinch” is exactly the kind of Christmas movie we need in 2018. Seuss would have been proud of this year’s Who-ville. ![]() Who-ville looks like the make-believe winter wonderland of my dreams - complete with inner-tube runs and the largest Christmas tree you’ve ever seen.Īlthough the filmmakers take creative liberties with this classic story, Dr. She devises a plan to capture Santa Claus in order to meet him and tell him what she wants for Christmas (and, of course, captures the Grinch instead). While the Grinch is portrayed as a rather docile cynic, Cindy-Lou Who is a thoughtful yet slightly rebellious little girl. More of an origin story than other renditions, the narrator, voiced by Pharrell Williams, provides a psychological explanation of the Grinch’s childhood trauma surrounding Christmas celebrations. Grinch” is now a rap song by Tyler, the Creator. For example, the iconic “You’re a Mean One, Mr. ![]() Made by the creators of “Despicable Me” and “Sing,” “The Grinch” is a departure from previous incarnations in other ways. Cumberbatch’s Grinch is self-pitying and well groomed, a jarring departure from Jim Carrey’s self-loathing and monstrously unhygienic Grinch. He is a clean, relatable, slightly depressed fuzzy green creature who seems to be more sad than cruel. As much as I love Jim Carrey’s portrayal, this year’s Grinch is more faithful to Dr. I must confess it took me about an hour to finally stop thinking of the little green guy as Benedict Cumberbatch and consider him the Grinch. This year’s Grinch, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, is frankly adorable with his big eyes and rounded belly. Seuss’ Christmas classic, however, is a hippo-shaped reindeer whose physical comedy adds pizzazz to an otherwise bland second act. Perhaps the most delightful addition to this iteration of Dr. ![]() The Who population is refreshingly diverse, the Mayor of Who-ville is a woman, Cindy-Lou Who is a precocious and independent little girl, and Cindy Lou’s single mother factors in as a key supporting character. In line with the times, “The Grinch” depicts a much more modern Who-ville and features an updated narrative with new supporting characters. In addition to reminding you that you are old, this year’s Grinch movie is an animated delight. It has been 18 years since Jim Carrey brought the Grinch to life in one of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time, and now, in 2018, everyone’s favorite green Christmas character is back in action and cuter than ever before.
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