... This year the chosen film was 2000's Blockbuster hit 'The Grinch' starring Jim Carrey. Having grossed $340,400,000 worldwide at the Box Office, 'The Grinch' was one of the most successful films of 2000 and it is not hard to see why. I have now viewed this film several times and each and every ... Read review
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Jim Carrey is up to all of his old tricks (and some nifty new ones) in this live-action movie of Dr. Seuss's holiday classic. He commands the title role with equal...
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bad tempered hairy green creature, who lives inside a cave atop Mount Crumpit, overlooking the village of Whoville.As the Who's of Whoville frantically prepare for their yuletide celebrations, The Grinch decides to put a stop to Christmas once and for all, and steals all their presents and decorations on Christmas Eve .. only to finally come to learn that the true spirit of Christmas goes much deeper than tinsel and toys.The hilarious Jim Carey spectacularly brings The Grinch to life in this magical live-action comedy which is based on the wonderfully quirky and well-loved book Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
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stocking-filler or gift at Christmas. With a heart two sizes too small the disgruntled Grinch is the meanest creature you'll ever meet. But when he hatches a dastardly plot to steal Christmas from the citizens of Who-ville he's in for a big surprise! Now a blockbuster movie by Universal Pictures starring the irrepressible Jim Carrey (of The Mask and The Trueman Story fame) directed by Ron Howard (Apollo 13 and Happy Days) and scripted by the writers of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The video is also available.
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Christmas almost as much as the residents of Whoville, the town at the bottom of his mountain. One night he decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos by taking all their decorations, presents and Christmassy things. Also features 'Step By Step, Inch By Inch, The Making Of The Grinch'.
Advantages: A magically atmospheric and enjoyable Christmas film. Disadvantages: Reminds you of the mass commercialism of Christmas.
...on Christmas day. This year the chosen film was 2000's Blockbuster hit 'The Grinch' starring Jim Carrey. Having grossed $340,400,000 worldwide at the Box Office, 'The Grinch' was one of the most successful films of 2000 and it is not hard to see why. I have now viewed this film several times and each and every time I have found the film to be massively magical and hugely enjoyable; a film that well and truly captures the atmosphere and magic of Christmas ... ...on the 1957 Dr. Seuss story 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!', Ron Howard's 'The Grinch' is a live action film which adds background and depth to the original Dr. Seuss story in an attempt to explain as to why the Grinch himself has such a hatred for Christmas. Although the film has these added elements and as such is much longer than the original tale was meant, 'The Grinch' I feel is a strong film and this factor does not detract from the overall ... more
Every year I make it my mission to watch a festive film on Christmas day. This year the chosen film was 2000's Blockbuster hit 'The Grinch' starring Jim Carrey. Having grossed $340,400,000 worldwide at the Box Office, 'The Grinch' was one of the most successful films of 2000 and it is not hard to see why. I have now viewed this film several times and each and every time I have found the film to be massively magical and hugely enjoyable; a film that well and truly captures the atmosphere and magic of Christmas with an apparent ease.
Based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss story 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!', Ron Howard's 'The Grinch' is a live action film which adds background and depth to the original Dr. Seuss story in an attempt to explain as to why the Grinch himself has such a hatred for Christmas. Although the film has these added elements and as such is much longer than the original tale was meant, 'The Grinch' I feel is a strong film and this factor does not detract from the overall quality of the film.
- The Plot -
Christmas is just around the corner and all the people of Whoville are getting into the Christmas spirit and purchasing all the presents for the big day. Whoville is the mountain town home of the warm-hearted Who's, a town of people with a love for Christmas. Just next to the town and at the peak of a mountain lives the Grinch, a man with a hatred of Christmas and the festivities which it entails. The Grinch lives alone with his dog and is quietly thinking of ways to ruin Christmas for the people of Whoville. No one of Whoville can understand the Grinch hatred of Christmas, no one except Cindy Lou that is - a young girl who is not so massively fond of Christmas herself and can understand and appreciate the feelings of the Grinch. Young Cindy Lou attempts to persuade the Grinch to appear in Whoville to be presented with an award and so it all begins - will the Grinch show up for his award and join in with the celebrations of Christmas, or will he remain in solitude and refuse to celebrate the event he finds so utterly loathsome.
- My Opinion -
The first time I watched this film was a few years back now - it was one Christmas spent with the family and when the film came on TV it was decided that the film would be watched by us all and so I was sat, in front of the TV and anticipating the hour and 40 minutes ahead of me. I felt this film would definitely not be for me as I am extremely fussy when it comes to films and for the most part will not view anything given lower than a '15' certificate. The film is rated 'PG' and despite my reservations about the suitability, as the film began I found myself to be really enjoying this Dr. Seuss tale. Right from the offset there is something really rather magical about this film which has been captured by Ron Howard and I just felt that the visual sheen of the film was stunning. When this film was first rumoured to be in the pipeline, it was thought that Tim Burton may take on the directorial role for this one. This I can definitely understand as the film is very similar to a Tim Burton film in terms of the cinematography style employed and the magical sparkle which the film possesses.
The acting is of an extremely high standard I feel, with the lead role of Jim Carrey typical of he, and the young actress of Taylor Momsen coming off extremely well in her role of Cindy Lou. It is always fantastic when child actors impress and this was certainly the case here. As for Jim Carrey; I have always been a massive fan of his, and feel that he suits the role of the Grinch superbly. This part has 'Jim Carrey' written all over it, and had he not featured in the film I feel that this would have detracted massively from its appeal. Both Eddie Murphy and Jack Nicholson were considered for the part also, and although I can perhaps see Jack Nicholson in the part, I do not feel that the acting of Eddie Murphy would have worked at all well in this film. Although some of the lesser parts in this film are acted at times in somewhat of a cardboard manner, I feel that the performances of the leads, the fun storyline, and magical cinematic style help to carry this film.
The voice over of Anthony Hopkins was recorded in just one day, something I find to be extremely impressive given the quality of it. Having watched this film several times, I was actually quite surprised when I looked on the internet and found that he was in fact the man behind the narration of 'The Grinch'. I would not have associated him with films of this sort and never would have known had I not read it online; Anthony Hopkins will always be Hannibal Lecter to me, so to consider him as the narrator of a film of this sort was both amusing and bewildering. Hopkins narration I feel is absolutely fantastic, and goodness only knows how he managed to complete such an accomplished narration in the most stringent of timescales.
Derived from a Dr. Seuss book, the story of 'The Grinch' is one that many will know and love already. When viewing the film, a knowledge of the Dr. Seuss story may either add or detract from your enjoyment of the film. Given that the film expands upon the original story and adds insight as to why exactly the Grinch hates Christmas to such a large degree; it could be viewed that Ron Howard's 'The Grinch' is fantastic in its approach and adds depth to a pre-existing tale. On the other hand you may however feel that the extra bits added in here actually detract from the quality of the original story and may therefore find better viewing in the animated version of 'The Grinch That Stole Christmas' given that it sticks to the original formula to such a large degree.
Although the film was a Box Office smash, this can not always be viewed as the indication of a strong film. If you look to the list of the top 250 grossing films of all time for example I am sure you will find many a film you do not feel deserves to be there, however I thoroughly enjoyed 'The Grinch' and am of the belief that the film is thoroughly deserving of the success and support it garnered. Despite the negative press that surrounded the film at the time of release, it still battled through and people flocked to see the film in their masses. Bad press can often kill Box Office takings massively so, however this was not the case here which I am extremely glad about as I feel that 'The Grinch' is undeserving of the poor press it received.
- Final Thoughts -
Christmas films don't always do it for me; I have found a large number to have been massively disappointing and somewhat of a let down as far as quality goes over the years, however 'The Grinch' is definitely not one of those films. For me, come late December when Christmas is fast approaching you can feel it in the air; it's as if there's a festive spirit loose in the atmosphere which is overcoming us all. It's a wonderful time, and films like Ron Howard's 'The Grinch' for me embody Christmas and represent everything that this time of year is all about. The film is just so magical, and to watch the film is therefore a treat. Although fundamentally a film aimed at children, I found 'The Grinch' to be extremely enjoyable and in possession of a large number of amusing moments. It's hard to watch this film without feeling all warm inside, and I would wholeheartedly recommend 'The Grinch' to everyone. If you're a fan of the films of Tim Burton then the chances are that this film will appeal to you greatly; the sparkle and visual sheen which this film possesses make it extremely hard to watch without making comparisons to the work of Tim Burton. If you watch just one festive film this Christmas then make it this one; it will surely not leave you disappointed.
Advantages: Good costumes and sets Disadvantages: Bad script and story! Acting was not up to much,
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Based on the world-famous Dr Seuss children's book, How the Grinch stole Christmas tells the story of a little magical town called Whoville which is home to the Who's, an absurdly happy bunch of people.
The Who's adore Christmas and are busily getting ready for the holidays when the film opens. What they don't know is the nasty Grinch, who despises Christmas, lives at the top of a mountain just outside Whoville, ... ...But the Grinch hadn't counted on little Cindy Lou Who. Cindy, who is a little bit more reserved about Christmas than other Who's takes it upon herself to try to convince him to join the festivities where the town has reluctantly agreed to present him with an award. Will the Grinch be turned? Will he live happily every after amongst the Who's? Will he learn to love Christmas and the festive celebrations? Or will he reek havoc on the town that humiliated ...
ally2kc 31.10.2007
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Advantages: Good for children Disadvantages: Weak adaptation of a great book
...Green Ham and Eggs, to the wondrous ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’, the books enrapture my children, with their fun stories and their weird rhyming.
Dr Seuss has the ability to tap into the imagination of children with sometimes silly, but always satisfying stories that abound with fun and frolicking. Imagine my children’s glee when they heard that ‘The Grinch’ had made it to the big screen – imagine the pestering ... ...VHS.
The so-called normal school students of Whoville abuse the Grinch, a humanoid figure who just happens to be green and furry. This abuse causes the Grinch to leave town and become a hermit high up in the hills. Through his anger and sadness he decides to hate Christmas. He does have a little interaction with the people, but this is mainly due to collecting and using their trash or disrupting their mail.
One particular Christmas ...
Simoncook1 31.12.2001
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Advantages: 'Ol Faithful - everyone knows the story! Gets you in a good mood. Disadvantages: Can get boring some of the time.
...of us are familiar with The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (written by Dr. Seuss), and Imagine Entertainment have re-hashed the old classic into the critically acclaimed Christmas film: The Grinch.
Whoville is just your regular town, inhabited with happy-go-lucky children skipping gaily along, and the occasional frantic moment at the local shops - just like a commercial town. Everyone gets along with everyone else and the innocence of life is personified ... ...time and everyone is in the mood for collecting mistletoe, gathering beside the fire and buying presents for their loved ones. All of this is let down by one small imperfection. Up in Mount Crumpit, there are myths of a monster, The Grinch (Jim Carrey) who detests Christmas, and lives alone with a dog. Those who dare go up there return shaken up, telling of being chased by The Grinch itself, which is highly forbidden, especially in this season. The ...
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...And I like Dr Seuss, The Cat In The Hat surely being one of the greatest children's book ever...but the idea of sitting through a 2 hour movie based on one of them with Carey playing a green hairy grouch...too painful for words. I hoped I would be wrong.
Well, I wasn't.
It hurt me, it hurt me lots to watch this movie. I had a few minutes of respite when I fell asleep somewhere around the middle section, only to be woken up by my friend's son asking ... ...or be found out for the liar I was. What could I say? "I haven't had this much fun since my root canal work", "I would rather paint my butt red and run around a bull ring shouting I am Ronald McDonald"..."NO, I AM NOT ENJOYING THIS PIECE OF SH*T!"? Well, I could, but sometimes you have to grin a bare it...
It is kind of hard to actuallt find a story behind all the sacharrine coated sickliness with which we are assaulted here. Basically, as far as ...
wampyrii 31.08.2001
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Advantages: Jim Carrey at his best Disadvantages: none
...Carrey is somewhere close to the pinnacle of his profession.
Starting of in stand-up comedy and television, this 38-year-old actor is now known and loved by millions, who he has wowed with such manic comedies as “Ace Ventura”, “The Mask”, and “Dumb and Dumber”.
Old “plasticine puss” has also proved his acting talent in straight roles, with excellent performances in movies such as “The Truman Show” and “Man on the Moon”.
Now he’s back on our cinema ... ...audiences on this side of the Atlantic, this in no way makes the movie less enjoyable.
There is a simple explanation for this. Simply, “The Grinch” is a marvellous, magical movie. Miss it at your children’s peril.
The basic plot is that a Christmas-hating cave dwelling creature called the Grinch decides to upset the chirpy and happy population of nearby Whoville by stealing all of their Christmas presents.
Meanwhile, a nosy little girl by the ...
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The Grinch, a foul-tempered green and hairy creature, who lives on Mount Crumpit, hates Christmas almost as much as the residents of Whoville, the town at the bottom of his mountain. One night he decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos by taking all their decorations, presents and Christmassy things. Also features 'Step By Step, Inch By Inch, The Making Of The Grinch'.
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DVD
Studio(s)
UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS, SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital Surround Hungarian
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround
Aspect Ratio
1.85 Wide Screen
Special Features
Spotlight On Location, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes, Who School Featurette, Makeup Application And Design Featurette, Seussian Set Decoration Featurette, Visual Effects Featurette, Faith Hill Where Are You Christmas Music Video, Wholiday Recipes, By The Numbers, Theatrical Trailer, Production Notes, Cast And Filmmakers Biographies, DVD Rom Features, Grinch Game Trailer, Maxs Playhouse, Sing Along Songs, Read Along The Care And The Feeding Of The Grinch, Dress The Grinch, Can I Rhyme, How Do I Find Things
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"...HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS still has heart....[Carrey gives] a maniacal performance..." (Box Office, p.66, 01/01/2001)
"...Thanks to makeup whiz Rick Baker's surprisingly flexible latex work, Carrey's patented rubbery expressions are allowed to come through unimpeded..." (Hollywood Reporter, p.8, 17/11/2000)
"...Mr. Carrey's ability to pentrate his character's disguise and get away with his usual mugging and clowning is technically no small accomplishment..." (New York Times, p.E20, 17/11/2000)
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