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Features: DVD, Widescreen
The timeless celebration of the spirit of the holidays comes home as acclaimed director Ron Howard and Jim Carrey bring Dr. Seuss' beloved tale to life in this wondrous, wacky, who-mongously entertaining adventure "that can make your heart grow three sizes - if you're not laughing too hard!" (Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
Why is the Grinch (Carrey) such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch's world upside down, inside out...and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas.
"[Jim Carry] ...does a frankly brilliant job." Andy Klein, TNT Rough Cut
"...means to amaze, beguile, delight. And it will." Susan Stark, Detroit News
"[Carrey's] ...nasty, catty Grinch is a hoot and a half." Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
"An instant classic!" Jay Carr, Boston Globe
"Nobody could play the Grinch better than Jim Carrey..." Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle
Editor's Note
Director Ron Howard casts comedian Jim Carrey in the title role in this live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale by Dr. Seuss, giving this rendition of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS a delightfully manic spin. Carrey is virtually unrecognizable in his elaborate green makeup, but his anarchic comic touch is unmistakable. He manages to fully embody the grumpy title character, while still supplying his own comedic touches, and it is his performance that makes the film a treat for adults and children alike. The candy-colored set design for the town of Whoville and the jubilant score contribute to the overall feeling of innocuous fantasy that the Grinch disrupts with his dastardly deeds. The familiar story of the Grinch stealing every present in town on Christmas Eve has been expanded to incorporate flashbacks to the Grinch's childhood, which serve to explain his hostility toward the Whos. As Cindy Lou-Who, a little girl so sweet she sees goodness even in the Grinch, young Taylor Momsen strikes just the right note of adorable ingenuousness. Howard gets the performance the film needs from her, as her character makes the Grinch's eventual change of heart both believable and touching.
| Features | DVS® (Descriptive Video Services) | | Max's Playhouse for kids! | | DVD-ROM Features | | GRINCH Game | | DVD Newsletter | | Production Notes | | Cast and Filmmakers | | Recommendations | | By the numbers | | Theatrical Trailer | | The Grinch's Special Offer | | Visual Effects | | Faith Hill "Where Are You Christmas?" Music Video | | Wholiday Recipes | | Who School | | Makeup Application and Design | | Seussian Set Decoration | | Spotlight On Location | | Deleted Scenes | | Outtakes |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 8/22/2006 |
| Running Time: 105 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2000 | | Catalog ID: 20677 | | UPC: 00025192067723 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English Descriptive Video, English, French Dubbed | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (2001) |  | Rick Baker, Gail Rowell-Ryan, Winner, Best Makeup | | | Merideth Boswell, Michael Corenblith, Nominee, Best Art Direction--Set Decoration | | | Rita Ryack, Nominee, Best Costume Design | |
British Academy Awards (2001) | | Rick Baker, et al., Winner, Best Makeup/Hair | |
MTV Award (2001) | | Jim Carrey, Winner, Best Villain | |
Golden Globe (2001) | | | Jim Carrey, Nominee, Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...Mr. Carrey's ability to pentrate his character's disguise and get away with his usual mugging and clowning is technically no small accomplishment..." 11/17/2000 p.E20Variety
"...Fantastic....A hugely imaginative technical achievement....Carrey wears the costume well..." 01/01/2000 p.88 Box Office
"...HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS still has heart....[Carrey gives] a maniacal performance..." 01/01/2001 p.66 Hollywood Reporter
"...Thanks to makeup whiz Rick Baker's surprisingly flexible latex work, Carrey's patented rubbery expressions are allowed to come through unimpeded..." 11/17/2000 p.8 BBC Online 7 of 10
...Director Ron Howard has certainly nailed the playfully eccentric other world of Whoville, and created a fair number of wild set-pieces that rely on the weird comic energy of Carrey, whose manic, darting movements are perfect for the Grinch, a restless, driven maverick. - Michael Thomson
Los Angeles Times 8 of 10
...a delicate balancing act between four powerful forces that could have clashed but ended up in harmony: Ron Howard's balanced direction, a cheerful and inviting look guided by production designer Michael Corenblith and visual effects supervisor Kevin Mack, Jeffrey Price & Peter S. Seaman's clever script ideas and, the sine qua non, Jim Carrey as the Grinch. - Kenneth Turan
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot |  4.5 | | Acting |  3.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.5 |
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4 of 5 The Fool On The Hill Wednesday, December 12, 2001
Robert Andres from Sacramento, CA
This is not a live version of your parents favorite book. In fact, it's a whole new take on the animated Christmas classic. Gone is the creepy, creeping narration and the overall evil nature of the Grinch himself. In an attempt to explain his character, the writers of this movie have actually given justification to the Grinch's actions and made him worthy of our sympathy. Outside of his taste for glass, the Grinch seemed like a perfectly normal green kid. He dressed like everyone else, he enjoyed the arts, and he nutured a crush on a girl in his class. Unfortunately he became a victim of hate at a very early age. No foreigner should have to experience that in grade school. High school maybe, but not first grade.
At first I found it a bit disturbing that the writers would choose to build a childrens movie around such blatant prejudice of a another species. But I guess they had to start somewhere. Besides, my neices and nephews really enjoy the movie, the songs, and the cute costumes and scenery. I'll always let them watch my copy, at least until they start picking up on how to single out people who are different. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 One of the best ever. Wednesday, November 28, 2001
Jenny from Buffalo, NY
This movie is great on so many levels.
1) Set design and costumes
2) Jim Carey's bust out performance
3) Hiliarious comedy
This is one of those Christmas movies you can watch year round with the whole family. Excellent movie. Was this review helpful?
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