The Grinch
Notable cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Angela Lansbury, Pharrell Williams
What it’s about: This is another retelling of that classic Christmas story where the Grinch learns about the importance of Christmas and his heart grows three sizes, and he changes from a misanthropic grump to a caring member of the Whoville society.
Why you should watch it for the holidays: The story of the Grinch has become such a Christmas classic. There have been so many retellings of this story from the original animated movie to the live-action version featuring Jim Carrey. While many people (especially critics) didn’t love the live-action version, the newest retelling of the Grinch seems to be going over a lot better.
This movie just came out during the holiday season of 2018, so if you’re in the mood for some new Christmas magic that you’ve never seen before, it’s a good idea to give it a try. It’s always enjoyable to see new takes on old classics and, overall, the reviews for this movie have been positive.
Also, if you love to watch animated movies that feature the voices of some of your favorite actors, you’re going to love The Grinch, too. The character of the Grinch is voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch and the film also features actors such as Pharrell Williams and Rashida Jones.
You might just find that this new Grinch movie becomes a holiday classic for you that you have to watch every time the holiday season rolls around. The movie is still in theaters, so you can make a fun trip and see it with family and friends.