The Grinch wasn't bad

All I heard about The Grinch remake were things along the lines of it missing the mark completely. That being said, I still wanted to see it for Tyler the Creator's soundtrack and to see how Illumination studios interpreted one of my all time favorite Christmas stories. 

I went into the theater with very low expectations. I was expecting something okay, but a film that anyone over the age of seven would have a hard time enjoying--much like The Secret Life of Pets in my opinion. However, I was pleased to find that this was in fact a heartwarming film for the whole family, especially considering the film's focus on the importance of family and togetherness during the holidays. 

This film was definitely meant for a younger audience, but the twists they put on the already beloved story were honestly good ones. They really used the animation to their advantage with all of the gadgets that the Grinch used to do crazy tasks . A new character was also introduced from the original story, which added another fun element.

One thing that went above the top was the animation for this film. The snow on the ground and trees, each character's hair, the lighting in each scene that really emphasized the snow and the characters' actions. The snow on each character's hair/fur was also incredibly detailed. The greatest thing about this film was that so much detail was put into every little section of animation, but at the same time Dr. Suess' whimsical world wasn't compromised by the animation or the style used. I might just be a sucker for a wholesome family movie, but I think that The Grinch was a lot better than most people seem to think.