To Know Before You Watch The Grinch 2018
Movie: The Grinch (2018)
Rating: PG- though I would rate it G
Age Suggestion: Safe for the Whole Family! Definitely aimed towards kids- but fun for adults too!
Running Time: 1 hr and 32 mins
Release Date: November 9th, 2018
Stars: 4 1/2 out of 5
Themes: Joy, Kindness, Christmas, Love, Family
Trigger Warnings: The main family is a single parent family and the Grinch has a flashback from the trauma of growing up in an orphanage.
Quick Summary of the New Grinch Movie:
The grumpy Grinch learns about what the real meaning of Christmas is with the help of a little Who from Whoville. This movie is not only safe for the whole family but this whimsical adaption feels very Seussical. The movie feels pointed towards younger children but I was very engaged and would recommend it to adults as well. I loved the style of animation! I loved the choices for the voice actors! I hope that this becomes a holiday classic!
*Keep reading for our parent review of The Grinch 2018 and The Grinch discussion questions.*
The Grinch Review
*NO SPOILERS*
–Is it appropriate for a younger audience?: Yes! In this momma’s opinion the original animated cartoon is still slightly more kid friendly. However, I would absolutely feel comfortable showing the new grinch movie to a pre-schooler! Plus, this version really captures the heart of the original story so well and generally leaves me with more warm, holiday, fuzzies than the live action movie does. This will be a repeat in our house every holiday season.
-I really thought the voice casting was amazingly on point! I’ve heard people complain that the Grinch is too good and goofy, but I think that it was absolutely on point.
-While this was obviously directed towards children, I feel like it can be a holiday classic that adults and kids can love and watch together! I got as much out of it as an adult as the kids did.
-This adaption seemed to have a lot more nods to the original book and the original cartoon than the live action one. From the color scheme to the whimsical world of Whoville. There were only a very few omissions and they did not bother me much at all. The only thing I really missed was a classical version of the Grinch song.
-Please sign me up to get some of the Grinch’s cleaning gadgets… amazing.
-I teared up at the end even though I knew what was coming!!! Masterfully done!!!!
The Grinch Discussion Questions:
1- Who was your favorite new character?
2- What is your number one Christmas wish?
3- What’s a way you can show kindness to someone who might not deserve it this week?
4- How would you feel if you woke up and all your presents were missing?
5- What is the true meaning of Christmas to you?
6- What’s your favorite part of decorating for Christmas?
7- Would you help your friends try to trap Santa Clause?
8- What’s something you can do to help around the house this week?
Before you go!
Check out these other holiday movie reviews!
-Our other Christmas movie reviews:
*The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
* The Star
* Jingle Jangle
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss movie adaption??
Did you love this version of The Grinch as much as we did?
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Thanks! This is very similar to what my dad thought, he saw it a couple days ago with my 4 year old niece.
Sounds worth checking out. 💚
Definitely Amy!!
I really hope that it becomes a classic.
I want to watch this and Elf when I’m putting up a tree next year! 🙂
I’m hoping over winter break in a week from now I’ll have time to check this out. My kids will enjoy it!
Definitely a fun watch for Winter break!!!