How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor
Big budget remake of the classic cartoon about a creature intent on stealing Christmas. Based on the book by the famous Dr. Seuss. Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville. In Whoville, live the Who's, an almost mutated sort of munchkinlike people. All the Who's love Christmas, yet jus... (read more) Big budget remake of the classic cartoon about a creature intent on stealing Christmas. Based on the book by the famous Dr. Seuss. Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville. In Whoville, live the Who's, an almost mutated sort of munchkinlike people. All the Who's love Christmas, yet just outside of their beloved Whoville lives the Grinch. The Grinch is a nasty creature that hates Christmas, and plots to steal it away from the Whos which he equally abhors. Yet a small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to try befriend the Grinch.
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PG, 105 min.
Directed by:
Ron Howard
Release Date: Nov 17, 2000
DVD Release Date: Nov 20, 2001
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I love Jim Carrey and Ron Howard, but really? I cannot believe those two were apart of this. This has to be one of the worst christmas movies Ive ever seen. Why? Did this even need to be made, the original is such a classic. And now it's been shit al... (read more) I love Jim Carrey and Ron Howard, but really? I cannot believe those two were apart of this. This has to be one of the worst christmas movies Ive ever seen. Why? Did this even need to be made, the original is such a classic. And now it's been shit all over. This movie is embarrassing.
For nine years I have avoided this movie because it was a remake of a classic I loved... Like the remake of Willy Wonka, it wasn't as good as the original but it was still a very fine, entertaining film... should have definitely seen it sooner!
All in all, this live action version of the classic Dr. Seuss tale isn't all that bad. It does drag on a bit too long. After all, filling a short story with a cheesy back story always tends to be tedious. Still, though, Jim Carrey does a great job in... (read more) All in all, this live action version of the classic Dr. Seuss tale isn't all that bad. It does drag on a bit too long. After all, filling a short story with a cheesy back story always tends to be tedious. Still, though, Jim Carrey does a great job in the lead role, and the look of the film is unforgettable.
Likeable and detestable in equal measure. While Jim Carrey plays the miserly Grinch with relish, Ron Howard's direction is with more than an ample spoonful of sugar. Despite being fatal for diabetics, it's a great film for kids, with fantastic makeu... (read more) Likeable and detestable in equal measure. While Jim Carrey plays the miserly Grinch with relish, Ron Howard's direction is with more than an ample spoonful of sugar. Despite being fatal for diabetics, it's a great film for kids, with fantastic makeup, set design and special effects which make it look more than fantasy.
Terrible, scary movie. I had nightmares about Grinch even two weeks after. This is not good for small kids.
This movie was an insult to the memory and works of Ted Geisel. Audrey Geisel ought to be ashamed of herself for letting her husbands sweet perfect- as-it-was story be destroyed like it was! If I could give it negative stars, I would!
The lines, set design and world of the grinch is so true to one of the best childhood books ever.
Jim Carrey in this film makes me want to never get another present again in my life. In fact, this film makes me want to never smile or laugh again forever.
Christmas doesn't start till I have watched this! Between it and ELF...they are must sees and must watch while decorating for the holidays!
While Jim Carrey is the best Grinch I could ever imagine, the story was way too drawn out and overanalzed. What makes the story so bizarre in the first place is that you have no idea why the Grinch is the way he is. This movie ruined that aspect, but... (read more) While Jim Carrey is the best Grinch I could ever imagine, the story was way too drawn out and overanalzed. What makes the story so bizarre in the first place is that you have no idea why the Grinch is the way he is. This movie ruined that aspect, but it is not a complete failure.
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