I purchased this DVD for my daughter as this is her favorite movie. She had another one but wore it out by watching it so much. I looked everywhere to get her another one, but no stores carry it anymore and other online shopping sites were more expensive. Thanks Amazon!!

All I can remember about this awful movie is being disapointed at every turn. The constant bending and revision of the original story-line, the unlikable poorly done charecters, the terrible acting, etc. Really not a movie that I would recommend. The book is much better, best to stick to that and forget this sorry excuse.

If I could give it zero stars instead of one I would, but apparantly amazon will allow one as the lowest possible rating.

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This Christmas classic has become a holiday tradition for me and my kids. Jim Carrey is hilarious! You will enjoy this!

This was the first HD DVD I purchased to watch on my new HD DVD player. What a disappointment! I love this movie but the quality was mediocre even when compared to standard definition DVDs like Jurassic Park III and The Incredibles. That plus the lack of extras makes me wish I had purchased the regular DVD.

The title says it all. GREAT family Christmas movie, I love it!!!! It will become apart of our family tradition every year.

My son liked how you learned why the Grinch became so mean during his childhood. It opened up a conversation about how saying mean things can really hurt someones feelings.

I was happy a few years ago when this longer version of the Grinch saga came out onto the local theatre screen. I liked the book, although the Grinch was not green, and then the cartoon was better since the Grinch could now move and talk, but when I learned Ron Howard was to make a real movie of it I was relieved. And he did not let me down. The Grinch is played by Jim Carrey and does lots of neat Jim Carrey stuff like making faces and talking all funny. He is covered in green fur even over his Area which looks a little weird but is okay. The story in the book wasn't complete enough so now that Dr. Seuss is dead they were able to make it better. I especially liked how there was a scene where you see Who-ville adults attending a party dropping their keys into a bowl as they enter. I liked that movie The Ice Storm and other movies about the swinging '79s and I was glad to see that kind of cultural awareness make it into something I could show my kids again and again, providing a "teaching moment" to talk about other eras with my little ones. The original cartoon was cute with little Cindy Who and the cartoon dog but until you have seen lots of green fur and Jim Carrey making his faces and Who-ville people who go to key parties and swap Whos (I assume)...well, you haven't seen the Grinch. Kudos to Ron!

I know some people don't care much for Jim Carrey. If this is the case with you, know that in this film, he steps out of his usual Carrey-ness. Ron Howard directed this film and it truly gets the point across in a subtle and humorous way.

Children should be reminded that Christmas isn't about the toys and the gifts and that family is the best gift of all.

I'm not a tree-hugger or emotional sap, so it takes a lot to get me interested in "educational" movies.

Personally, I would make the Grinch into a holiday hero, ranking next to Santa Claus.

This movie is so much more than the original cartoon. You'll love Max the dog, whose facial expressions truly show you the mood Ron H. was going for.

Have fun, join the Who's of Whoville and set back for some time remembering the joys of Christmas.

I found this a very entertaining small kids movie that actually is geared more for adults with a lot of jokes and humor only they would understand. A few things are inappropriate for the kiddies, but just a few. Othewise, "The Grinch" (Jim Carrey) cracks so many jokes you can't keep up with them all, ranging from sexual to cultural to insider-Hollywood to racial.

The film is very colorful and looks great on DVD. The little girl in here, "Cindy Lou Who" (Taylor Momsen) is really cute and the costumes and hairdos of the little people in here are fun to view. Anthony Hopkins' voice is pleasing, too, so having his narrate this elevates the movie further. His rhymes are fun to hear.

I've seen it four times and it got better with each viewing..

Who doesn't love this version? I'm not a big Jim Carrey fan, but this is a Christmas must-see for our family every year.

I love this movie! It is so incredibly stupid and funny. It is absolutely ridiculous and slightly crass. The grinch and the whos look like a bunch of clowns. The film was predictable and completely ripped off from the animated TV special. This isn't as stupid as Barney, because at least the makers of this film actually tried to be funny, rather than just childish and retarded. This film has gotten a lot of mixed reviews on amazon.com, so be sure to rent it before you buy it.

I LOVE IT! It is one of the best Christmas movies out there. I watched it 3 times, this past Christmas, and could have watched it again. It is hilarious!!!

It never gets old! The deleted scenes are great. This is a fun movie for the whole family. We watch it every year, usually twice! Even if you aren't a Jim Carrey fan, you will be in this one.

I totally enjoyed the remake of the "The Grinch stole Christmas". It was alot of fun and the special effects were remarkable. I am not a Jim Carrey fan, but this one is absolutely fantastic!! It is alot different than the orginal cartoon story, and if I might say, it is alot better. A must see for holiday fun!!!!

I've been a fan of Jim Carrey's version since it came out. I've burned through several VHS copies and now several DVD copies. My grandkitten doesn't care for Christmas and manages to destroy a DVD. I do subject the whole family to it.
I just LOVE the town of Whoville and all of the Who's. Cindy Lou is beyond adorable and the movie set is so beautifully crafted. The story is cute and Jim Carrey adds his own personality to the character making it a truely unique Christmas Classic.

Many kids
Enjoy Christmas
They like it a lot

And this film
Is about the Grinch
Who did not

The film gives the background, and fills in some blanks
The Grinch as a child was subjected to pranks
He fancied a Who, with the name Martha May
He tried to impress her and to his dismay
They laughed at his efforts, his gift and his face
So he destroyed the classroom and fled from that place

Then,
He moved to Mount Crumpet
And made him a home
While the green hairy creature seethed under the dome
Until one cold day at the town Christmas party
When young Cindy Lou showed him how to be hearty
Then Mayor May-Who went and spoiled all the fun
By taunting the Grinch 'til he came all undone

He went up his mountain, and he started scheming
And when he was through he was smiling and beaming
He'd ruin their Christmas; he knew what to do
Revenge is the sweetest when it's overdue
If you've read the story you know how it ends
How the Grinch stole that Christmas from his former friends

So what happened next?
I won't give it away
This Christmas this movie will show every day
So if you're a Grinch you can run, but not hide
As you try to stifle the feeling inside
Just gather the kids for a clean yuletide treat
Merry Christmas to all!
(Now this poem's complete)



Amanda Richards, December 10, 2006

When Hollywood decided that the classic Christmas cartoon How the Grinch Stole Christmas needed updating, I experienced a quaver of fear. How, I wondered, could anyone bring the classic Dr. Seuss tale and its gnarly green villain to life as vividly as the 1966 animation?

I can give a mixed report. Jim Carrey, in the title role, does a marvelous job recreating the nasty antithesis of Yuletide joy. His actions and facial contortions are near-perfect (although his voice, I must admit, pales in comparison to the cartoon version's Boris Karloff). He dominates the entire film with energy and antics only slightly overshadowed by his prodigious makeup and costume. Anthony Hopkins also did good work as the narrator.

But director Ron Howard didn't do the Seuss story complete justice. Instead of reimagining the original through a new lens, he gave us a completely different story. The Whos of Who-ville are the primary victims here -- where once they were beatific inhabitants of a remote and pastoral village, they've become greedy, materialistic, hard-partying gluttons in a town based solely on marketing and capitalism.

Cindy Lou Who, the innocent tot who discovers the Grinch at his nefarious thievery, is now an older child (Taylor Momsen) bent on redeeming the famous hermit, who boldly braves his mountain fastness to spread her version of holiday cheer. Even the Grinch's pseudo-Santa sleigh has been reinvented, now boasting rocket boosters. And the new back-story, which attempts to explain the Grinch's Christmas loathing, doesn't make a lot of sense. While the cartoon gave us a villain who was evil, rotten to his core and filled with inexplicable rage at the world, this Grinch is simply misunderstood and overly mischievous. Also, should the Grinch's big redemption scene really involve so much heart-thumping pain?

I feel sorry for the children who will grow up associating this movie with Dr. Seuss' marvelous story, rather than the animated feature which still holds up so well after 35 years. A favorite Christmas tradition has been replaced with typical Hollywood glitz and glitter, and the season is poorer for it. Please, if you have children (or a childlike fascination for Christmas), stick with the original.

by Tom Knapp, Rambles editor

One of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Jim Carrey is a comic genius. It's mostly great for kids, especially with its focus on finding the real meaning of Christmas. There are a few crude remarks, such as a husband commenting with surprise that his new baby looks like his wife's boss. The Grinch winds up falling face first into his would-be girlfriend's cleavage. These things are a part of Hollywood's leftist agenda to desensitize our children to immorality. Other than that, it's great!

Let me start with the good or at least the acceptable. The picture and sound quality are what you've come to expect from a mid-level HD-DVD catalog title. Picture quality isn't "stunning" like some other releases, but it is obviously a hi-def dvd. The sound quality is average. The DTS soundtrack is only available on the regular dvd side. The bad comes when you expect to see the same extras that were included in the original "collector's edition". Gone are the bloopers, deleted scenes, videos & documentaries, in fact the only real extra is a directors commentary with Ron Howard. In a word PATHETIC !! Universal seems to be trying to become the new FOX, expensive products with no value added features, my advice.....save up for the double dip.

This is one of the newest Christmas classic movies but it's earned its spot as one of the best Christmas films. The jokes are hilarious, the acting over-the-top (but this type of film requires it I think) and the storyline brilliant. This is a must for every family. It's classic!

I really love this version of the classic story. Jim Carrey is fabulous as the mean, but lovable Grinch, and Taylor Momsen does a great job as the sweet Cindy Lou Who.
The sets are elaborate and the makeup and wardrobe really make the people of Whoville come to life. After so many years of reading the story and watching the original movie, this movie allows viewers to see the "real" Whoville.
I think this is a must-buy for all Christmas movie lovers!

is this the worst movie ive ever seen? nah. ive seen "mchales navy joins the air force"; ive seen "captain milkshake"; ive even seen "angel angel down we go" (the only movie in the history of americn international pictures to lose money)! but of big budget mainstream flicks, this IS the worst. jim carrey, never a favorite, has never been more disgusting than he is here. director ron howard, also not a favorite, lets loose with all his worst excesses. and the little girl who plays cindy lou who -- well, im reminded of the unprintable comment by buddy rich many years ago about what hed like to do to donny osmonds skull. ted geisel (dr seuss) wrote a brilliant little book nearly half a century back. a few years later it was adapted (& expanded) into a 25-minute cartoon: already dangerous ground, but under the guidance of chuck jones, it got pulled off. but this 2 hour disaster betrays everything good about the book and the beloved christmas special. sorry, but i was rooting for the grinch to destroy whoville by the end.

I saw this movie in theaters and I did not know what to think of it. The cinematography and the sets were absolutely amazing, and the two dimensional world of Dr. Seuss so effectively brought to life visually was stunning.

But despite the beauty of the setting, there are a few details that do muddle this movie. Although Jim Carrey as the Grinch is outrageously funny (The presents! They'll all be destroyed! AND I CARE! What's the Deal?) some of the humor goes a bit too far and eventually stops being funny. Had Ron Howard used restraint on the crudeness and pushed the emotion and story forward a bit, you would have a wonderful heart-warming retelling of the classic story that does have a few hilarious moments that are truly hilarious and not crude or stupid.

This movie is an instant classic and together with "Scrooged" with Bill Marrey two of the best Christmass movies out there.

Who can doubt Jim Carrey's talent? He is fantastic!

For me the term classic is that when the movie plays on tv you cant take your eyes of it no matter how many times you have seen it. I might have seen Grinch today for the third time only but it was a great enjoyment (nothing compared to Scrooged with Bill which I have seen for 20 times or more and I will definetly seen it again this Christmass-he is fantastic also!!!).

In the end there are some christmass movies which make you feel better and makes you wanna be a better person. Grinch no matter how simple and childish might seem it manages to touch me and it will be a certain movie I will let my children (to come!!) in the near future!!!

Jim Carrey is one of the best comedians out there today and no matter how repettitive he can become sometimes he is genuine and a great actor...give me one mediocre movie he made...one...

This movie is dark and sinister. There is no humor, joy or fun here. Jim Carey is grotesque. No charm.

This is definitely the best Christmas movie there is, with an amazing set and a tremendous cast and crew. It's a feel good movie, that will keep you laughing all through it. Jim Carrey definitely showed his versatility as an actor and comedian in The Grinch, and I definitely can say this is his best movie yet. It's a heartwarming and hilarious movie all in one, and has been a Christmas tradition for our family ever since its release on video. It's definitely worthy of your purchase, so don't hesitate to buy The Grinch!!

This was an excellent movie and I thoroughly enjoyed it. HOWEVER, there are several missing scenes! I always thought movies were cut for TV and the DVDs had the entire movie. I saw scenes on TV that were not on this DVD. I was very disappointed and a little aggravated.

This movie is a christmas classic it is very funny. Jim Carrey is excellent one of his top 5 performances. Some of it may seem boring and some of it may seem kinda stupid but it is still a great christmas movie that will diliver tons of laughs!

IF I WERE A 14 YEAR OLD I MIGHT JUST ENJOY THIS TRAVESTY.
WHEN I WAS YOUNG, WE'D GO SEE A MOVIE AT THE IMAX THEATER IN HOUSTAN. AND THE PREVEIW FOR THE MOVIE CAME UP. IT WAS A TOTAL FRIGHT. STICK WITH MIKE MYERS: THE CAT IN THE HAT. HE'S THE DR. SEUSS CHARACTER WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE.

This movie, which was painful to view especially with my 7 year old present, totally destroyed the spirit of Dr. Seuss. In his book the Grinch was a Grumpy old person who just wanted in the end that the people like him. In this dark comedy we get a vicious beast that tries to kill a little girl without a thought. The same beast is sought after by a sex craved woman.

The director tried to rip off the Munchkin Land (a la Wizard of Oz) look of the town and does a real poor job of it. There is a lot of camp in this movie which is really poor quality (maybe the director should have watched some old Batman on TV to find out how to get it right).

If you are taking the kids I suggest Rugrats in Paris which is a thoroughly entertaining film for both children and adults. It is also one that you can feel safe taking the smaller kids to unlike this muddled affair.

The original Dr. Seuss Story on How The Grinch Stole Christmas was a mere half hour cartoon. The original cartoon version kept it simple without any extended sidebars and remains more successful.

Ron Howard tries to exaggerate this story and more or less fails quite miserably. Jim Carrey tries his best but even he comes up short with his over-exaggerated antics. The other actors and actresses in Whoville just sit there and take up space. They just all look like a bunch of wierdos without adding an ounce of humor in this attempt at making a childhood story into an adult oriented comedy. Truthfully I wonder if this movie should have ever been made. Its not a children's tale with its crass language and scenes. And the humor is so cheap that any normal adult would find it sophmoric if not downright stupid.

If you like a good Christmas fable, seek out the original cartoon. This mess of a movie just does not cut the mustard.

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Jim Carrey does a remarkable job as the Grinch. The movie has some great visual effects. The plot wasn't great but for this kind of a movie when you have so little and have to make it into a film, it worked perfectly. This is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen and I highly recommend it.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a holiday classic, but some people may not appreciate Ron Howard's Hollywood remake with this film. It follows basically the same plot as the traditional television program, with a few added segments to make the movie a little longer.

The best thing about this movie has to be the excellent make- up by Rick Baker. He won an Oscar for his work, and it was well- deserved. Jim Carrey (one of the other highlights of the film) looks just like the Grinch should look- with the same smile, the same face, and the same mannerisms of the original Grinch.

The overall plot includes some added segments about the Grinch and his childhood, showing how he same to dislike Christmas so much. Ron Howard was the target of much criticism for doing this, but I feel it was undeserved criticism. He needed to make the movie a little longer and he probably wanted to make it more his own work rather than just a complete rehashing of the original. I think he does a decent job here, although I can agree that some of the scenes are a little silly.

Overall, this is still a good film for the holiday season. Jim Carrey's goofiness and his nasty Grinch- like nature, along with the great make- up and the eye- catching set, make for a pleasant movie watching experience. It's not exactly like the original, but it's close enough that traditionalists shouldn't be too alarmed.