The Grinch
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Cameron Seely, Kenan Thompson, Angela Lansbury, Pharrell Williams, Ramone Hamilton, Sam Lavagnino, Scarlett Estevez
Director: Scott Mosier, Yarrow Cheney
Writer: Michael Lesieur, Tommy Swerdlow
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Dr. Seuss's classic holiday story book 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' gets adapted for the umpteenth time, this time though its back to animation and Jim Carrey is no longer the one hogging the limelight. The Ron Howard directed 2000 version may have created box-office magic allowing for Carrey to be synonymous with Dr.Seuss' Grinch stories but this wholly animated version with Benedict Cummerbatch voicing the lead, has a charm and verve that is entirely captivating and relevant. This version is a modernised, tweaked retelling of the classic and is resplendent in comely, compelling craft.