By Alex Skrapits
Good evening everyone, young and old
Here’s a review of tale that has been retold
Relax and feel unloose
As I am writing in the style of Dr. Seuss
We loved his books from the very start
Timeless characters and creative illustrations full of heart
Seuss’ stories continue to grow and inspire in glory
But, when it comes to movie adaptations, it’s a different story
Enter the Grinch: mean and green
He’s the first Seuss character to hit the big screen
While I enjoy the Jim Carrey movie; it’s not the best
It’s close to good comparing the rest
The other movies range from average to bad
None had recaptured the spirit that the books had
Suddenly the Grinch got remade; animated and new
It’s a great opportunity for me to write this review
The story remains the same at a steady pace
while the heart of the original is in the right place
For example, the Grinch acts mild and subtle
The running time is shorter, which will save you the trouble
Of course, the animation is the film’s main highlight
It’s bright and colorful, which are a visual delight
The comedy may not make you laugh hard
there are humorous occasions that will catch you off-guard
Benedict Cumberbatch is an interesting choice
you will eventually grow getting used to his different voice
For once, this Grinch is very refreshing
Making him relatable and sympathetic is a blessing
Cindy Lou Who is adorable and cute
The concept of her side plot was clever to execute
Remember her house was the first to go?
It’s switched to the last, so nobody wouldn’t know
I am sure Pharrell Williams is a nice and talented guy
But the idea of a RAPPER narrating is an awkward thing to try
Not bad by all means; he gave it his all in might
At least, Anthony Hopkins (in the live-action film) done it right
It felt unnecessary for “You’re a Mean One (Mr. Grinch) to have a rap
People hearing this would rather take a nap
In fact, the Bob Malone song from the 1st trailer sounded better than this
It is forever lost now in a dark, forgotten abyss
Despite what I said, my complaints are to a lesser extent
The movie will provide joy and you will feel content
For a movie that is new and recent
I found it to be harmless and decent
The original animated special still holds up well
This movie is the runner-up, as you could tell
It’s Universal’s last Seuss movie under their wing
the future is brighter for what Warner Bros. will bring
Families will love it and Seuss fans will find it alright
Thank you for reading and have a good night
Rating: 3/5
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