At the Liberty:"The Grinch"

DAYTON—The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism. Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbors in Who-ville when he runs out of food. Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must steal Christmas.   Rated PG: for brief rude humor.  Runtime: 89 min.

Fiddler on the Roof continues through December 7.  For tickets go to libertytheater.org or Box Office Hours Tues. & Fri. 2-5 in person or by phone (509) 382-1380.

Movies starting on December 13 with “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” “Red One” on December 20, and “Moana 2” on December 27.