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Summary: Not even Jim Carrey can save this clunker!!
Review: The problem with this movie is that it's one hour too long. This movie could have worked if they would have just stuck to the original premise of the story and done away with the other characters. I didn't care about any of the supporting characters except for the originals that were in the book. Jim Carrey does a wonderful acting job as the hated Grinch. But not even he can save this movie. Kids may love it, but I didn't care for it. Stick with the book!!
Rating: 
Summary: sacrilege
Review: As someone who worshiped the original animated version of this film, I can only say that this film has irrevocably soiled the image of Dr. Suess. In my opinion, this film has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. If I could snap my fingers and make this terrible film go away forever, I would, in a heartbeat. Shame on you Opie!!
Rating:
Summary: Excessive, loud & appalling
Review: The Grinch makeup has rendered Jim Carrey unrecognizable. Just as unrecognizable is the original Dr. Seuss story after it received this dreadful Hollywood mauling.The movie is over-produced & unbearably loud. Jim Carrey, as he so often does, over-acts and is generally obnoxious. The movie is overly long, which only adds to the misery it causes for the viewer. I was never overly fond of the 1966 animated Christmas special, narrated by Boris Karloff, but compared to this turkey, the 1966 version comes across as High Art. I guess this is one of the sacrifices one makes for having children. Any adult without kids who subjects himself to this garbage is in need of professional help. It is movies like this that make me glad that Christmas is only once a year (of course, now we have The Cat in the Hat with which to deal!).
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Summary: I hate this film
Review: This film is completely annoying and although I admired Jim Carrey's performance, it still wasn't enough to overcome the dreary production design and unpleasant tone of the film. Rent the animated classic instead.
Rating:
Summary: Tragedy
Review: This movie is horrible! What were they thinking when they took a classic and turned it into a trash. I would not be surprised if Dr. Seuss would be rolling over in his grave from this movie. How could they take the integrity of the original story and add sexual references. It's gross and makes my stomach turn. Children should not watch this version of the beloved story line of The Grinch who Stole Christmas. The costumes are the only good and creative element of the whole movie. Otherwise, this movie is horrible! Please spend your money on something that is worth while, like the original.
Rating:
Summary: see the original
Review: The original TV version with Boris Karloff is far superior. This version is extremely mean spirited. There were several scenes that were down right gross. The part about the grinch's unhappy childhood was completely contrived and unnecessary. The special effects were good especially Jim Carrey's make up. The songs were ok. I would rather buy the cartoon version.
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Summary: Great Movie!!!
Review: I grew up watching the 1966 version and will always enjoy it, but this movie is fantastic and gets better every time I see it. It's not easy to follow up on a great 1966 classic, but Ron Howard manages to do it. This movie has a great message about Christmas and brings to life the magic of Whoville. This will prove to be a great classic for years to come. A sweet story retold with a little modern day spin. People who think of this movie as Hollywood trying to surpass the original are missing the point. This is a great way for some children to be introduced to Dr. Seuss. It can be watched by people of all ages. Children who weren't raised on the 1966 classic may find it a little slow. But this movie would capture their attention to explore more of Dr. Seuss by experiencing the real original--the book!
Rating:
Summary: I hate, hate, hate this film
Review: A bloated film calculated to inject gratuitous attacks on childhood innocence while hypocritically shoveling in cash and lecturing us on simplicity. One of the ugliest things Hollywood has ever manufactured.
Rating:
Summary: THE ORIGINAL CARTOON IS THE ONE TO BE BOUGHT
Review: Everyone thought Seuss's classic a smash.
And those that did thought that this movie was trash!
The movie Grinch wasn't the same, that is clear,
With its green hairy suit and its big derriere. And it seemed out of place adding lines that were trite
To a great children's story that was written just right!
So the Grinch had a childhood and a love life, so dreary?
It all seemed quite un-Grinch-like and far, far too eerie. And the Who folk in Whoville, with pug noses, blunted,
Were like nightmarish puppets with large teeth unstunted.
Their perky behavior just left me quite bored.
Giving quite enough glee for a year to be stored!
Hello! You should just run away from this tripe.
That smells like a little Who's gym socks, full ripe! And what has become of the great name of Seuss?
Why these live movies that his stories abuse?
The goal wouldn't be to gather more dough
By tacking the Seuss name to movies, quite slow?
Why, yes, it's quite clear that this must be the plot. Would Dr. Seuss like this? I really think not! So as the Yule season draws closer, it's clear,
It's time to choose which Grinch to buy for the year.
Don't give the live movie a clear second thought,
When the original cartoon is the one to be bought! Douglas McAllister
Rating:
Summary: Excellent, Gr8.
Review: Eye was 1st afraid 2 c dis movy b-cuz Eye H8 Jim Carrey and all of his movys except 4 dis 1. Friends kept telling me 2 c dis, but Eye was afraid it would b like otha Jim Carrey movy's, butt it's not. Dis 1 kicks sum f890ing a@#. It is a gr8 remake of a classic. It is a gr8 holiday movie 4 any1 (xcept 4 people who don't celebrate Christmas and Jehova Witnesses {who don't celebrate holidays at all} Eye mean no harm to any religion). Jim Carrey usually sucks, butt in dis movy, he's da perfect person 2 play the Grinch. This is a must own 4 any1 who's a phaqn of the original cartoon version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
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