How the Gru(inch) Stole the Moon

Rating: 4/10 (20 December 2010)

Where have I seen this plot before, and why is Carell mimicking Lugosi? Oh, yeah... Flip the scared dog character to a vicious dog character, and replace him with a million yellow marshmallows, change Boris to Bela, add some competition (instead of a beloved holiday) to raise the drama, and VOILA! You've got a whole new original movie! (NOT) I don't mind a new take on an old story, but I really felt let-down after watching the trailers that seemed to suggest this was a new & unique story. And the bonus features also seem to break their arms patting themselves on the back for originality. The film IS entertaining & amusing, but you don't need me or anyone else to tell you what happens - you've seen it at least once a year for your whole life. Either the cartoon version with Karloff's voice, or the live-action version with Jim Carey. Both of which I found more entertaining that this one.