I can see how adults would give it a thumbs down.... But I didnt go see it for me. We went because my 4yr old loves Christmas and she was excited for something new. She took a way a lot from it, knowing that he hated Christmas but kindness made his heart bigger, and he made friends with that little girl. Plus she laughed in between. It was kind nice to not watch kids cry because the Grinch was mean to his pup dog.
It was cute, clever and I had a chuckle or two.