By Cassie Roy | Assistant Editor
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The Grinch came out in theaters on November 9th. This is now the third version of Dr. Seuss’ book to be made into a movie. This version is most like the original one that came out in 1966 where the movie is depicted in a cartoon style with the Grinch being slightly more family friendly.
The Grinch has a modern twist as Pharrell Williams, a rap artist, narrates the story and Tyler, the Creator produced the soundtrack. Instead of the songs being sung like the older versions, Tyler raps all of the songs in the movie. By doing this the producers, Janet Healy and Chris Meledandri, can connect to and keep the attention of a larger audience.
The Grinch focuses less on the Grinch and gets more in depth with Cindy Lou Who and her friends and family. It also introduces a few new zany characters that gives the movie some hilarious dialogue. The film teaches the important lesson of caring and selflessness in a less serious and more light-hearted way.
When it comes down to it nothing could ever beat the feeling of snuggling up in a Christmas blanket with a cup of hot chocolate and watching the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. However, if you’re looking for a wonderfully comical modern day twist on the movie we love so much with a soundtrack you can’t get sick of, then I highly recommend you go see the movie immediately.
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