History Heartwarming / TheGrinch2018

** At least one viewer as pointed out that Max quite literally serves as the Grinch's emotional support dog, helping him get out of bed in the morning and with self-care tasks like feeding himself and showering.

** One sweet moment the Grinch has with Max is when Grinch tries denying Max's plea to sleep in bed with him before ultimately relenting--granted, not without humorous complications when [[CanonForeigner Fred]] gets involved. The Grinch grumps about it for a few seconds...then falls asleep with an arm around Max, clearly enjoying the company.

** One sweet moment the Grinch has with Max is when Grinch tries denying Max's plea to sleep in bed with him before ultimately relenting--granted, not without humorous complications when [[CanonForeigner Fred]] gets involved. And even ''then'', the Grinch really doesn't mind (not that he'd admit it).

** The Grinch is shown to be significantly kinder to Max than the Chuck Jones or the Ron Howard version, generally by treating him more like a typical dog owner would and at one point playing with Max with a small, affectionate smile on his face. Also, though Max is still the Grinch's MoralityPet, he's genuinely loving/loyal to his owner who willingly goes along with his plans.

** One sweet moment the Grinch has with Max is when Grinch tries denying Max's plea to sleep in bed with him before ultimately relenting--granted, not without humorous complications when [[CanonForeigner Fred]] gets involved.

* The ending of the film is definitely this. The Grinch is welcomed into the party, and, fulfilling Cindy Lou's wish, helps her mother carry some heavy plates to the table. Even better is that Cindy's mother asks the Grinch if he'd like to carve the roast beast (like in the book). He accepts, but not before giving a little toast.

** The Grinch is shown to be marginally kinder to Max than the Chuck Jones or the Ron Howard version, generally by treating him more like a typical dog owner would and at one point playing with Max with a small, affectionate smile on his face. Also, though Max is still the Grinch's MoralityPet, he's genuinely loving/loyal to his owner who willingly goes along with his plans.

* Despite the name, The Grinch in this film is nowhere near as heartless at the start of the movie as he is in previous adaptations. Well before his change of heart, we can see shades of good in him.
* The Grinch and Max probably have the best relationship out of any iteration of the story. Max is in equal parts loving and loyal, to the point of acting as a "butler" of sorts. And the Grinch is genuinely kind to him, even gently denying Max’s plea to sleep in bed with him before ultimately relenting. Granted not without humorous complications when [[CanonForeigner Fred]] gets involved.
* Though it's ''far'' from being mutual (at least first), but the Grinch's presence is pretty well-received in Whoville. The Whos are as friendly and polite to him as they are to each other, and couldn't care less that he's this seemingly naked weirdo covered in green fur. Bricklebaum, the Who living at the base of Mt. Crumpit, is particularly gregarious with his "neighbour."
* Unlike most kids her age, Cindy-Lou can see that her single mom is exhausted from having to juggle work and raising three kids as a single parent. She helps out around the house without a single complaint, and wants to ask Santa Claus to give her mom the extra help she can't give.

* In previous versions the Grinch recruits Max as his reindeer because reindeer are scarce in that area. But here, he only recruits him because he needs a replacement after he let Fred return to his family. He even presents the offer as a touching speech, thanking him for being such a good dog, something that Max can be proud to do!
* The ending of the film. The Grinch is welcomed into the party, and, fulfilling Cindy Lou's wish, helps her mother carry some heavy plates to the table. Even better is that she (Cindy's mother) asks the Grinch if he'd like to carve the roast beast (like in the book). He accepts, but not before giving a little toast.

* It's far, ''far'' from mutual, but the Grinch's presence is pretty well-received in Whoville. The Whos are as friendly and polite to him as they are to each other, and couldn't care less that he's this seemingly naked weirdo covered in green fur. Bricklebaum, the Who living at the base of Mt. Crumpit, is particularly gregarious with his "neighbour."
* Unlike most kids her age, Cindy-Lou can see that her single mom is exhausted from juggling work and taking care of her and her baby brothers. She helps out around the house without a single complaint, and wants to ask Santa Claus to give her mom the extra help she can't give.

* The ending of the film.

* The ending.

* Cindy-Lou Who herself is arguably one of the sweetest kid characters in animation.

* Cindy-Lou Who herself is arguably one of the sweetest kid characters in animation, what makes it more unique is that she manages to not dive into the TastesLikeDiabetes territory.

* Cindy-Lou Who in general is arguably one of the sweetest kid characters in animation, what makes it more unique is that she manages to not dive into the TastesLikeDiabetes territory.

* Unlike most kids her age, Cindy-Lou can see that her single mom is exhausted from juggling work and taking care of her and her baby brothers. She helps out with around the house without a single complaint, and wants to ask Santa Claus to give her mom some extra help she can't give.

* Cindy Lou Who in general is arguably one of the sweetest kid characters in animation, what makes it more unique is that she manages to not dive into the TastesLikeDiabetes territory.

* Cindy Lou Who in general is arguably one of the sweetest kid characters in animation, what makes it more unique is that she rarely if ever goes into TastesLikeDiabetes territory.

* The Grinch lets Fred go free without a fuss after he sees him reunite with his mate and child.

* Unlike most kids her age, Cindy-Lou can see that her single mom is exhausted from juggling work and taking care of her and her baby brothers. She helps out with around the house without a single complaint, and wants to ask Santa Claus to give her mom some extra help she can't give.

* The Grinch and Max probably have the best relationship out of any iteration of the story. Max is in equal parts loving and loyal, to the point of acting as a "butler" of sorts. And the Grinch is genuinely kind to him, even gently denying Max’s plea to sleep in bed with him before ultimately relenting. Granted not without humorous complications when [[CanonForeigner Fred]] gets involved.

* The Grinch and Max probably have the best relationship out of any iteration of the story. Max is in equal parts loving and loyal, to the point of acting as a "butler" of sorts. And the Grinch is genuinely kind to him, even gently denying Max’s plea to sleep in bed with him before ultimately relenting. Granted not without humorous complications when Fred gets involved.

* In this movie, the Grinch has a great relationship with his dog, Max--he's never mean or abusive to the dog, who's very loyal and loving to his owner, even acting as a "butler" of sorts. Grinch and Max's relationship is obviously much better here than it is in any other prior adaption of the story.