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Summary: You're a fine one, Mr. Grinch
Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this DVD. I wasn't expecting too much; I mean, is a 30 minute TV special worth the price of a DVD? I knew that there was a commentary and a few pencil sketches, which made me feel a bit better, but when I got it home and found out that it also contained a documentary and a short music segment, PLUS "Horton Hears a Who" (also containing bonus material), I was excited.First, "The Grinch:" never have I seen it this clear. The commentary, sadly enough, does not include director Chuck Jones. It features one of the animators and June Foray (Cindy Lou Who). That doesn't sound promising: an animator and the voice of a character who has about 2 lines in the whole cartoon? However, it is quite good as both are veterans of the cartoon industry and shared not only their experiences with Chuck Jones and Dr. Seuss on this project, but their experiences as part of animation history. The documentary is really an old TV special that details some of the making of the Grinch while also explaining animation basics. It doesn't get very technical, but at least Chuck Jones makes an appearance. The most exciting things in the documentary were clips of the film as a work-in-progress. I would have liked to have seen the entire thing as a work-in-progress, but perhaps it wasn't available. The short interview segment on the music was also nice. I don't think I will ever be able to hear "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" without thinking of Tony the Tiger. Horton Hears a Who is included as a bonus feature, presumably because both feature Whos. It had never occurred to me that the 2 stories were related until I got this disc. This feature is not as widely seen as The Grinch, and the story is pretty heady stuff. The bonus materials for this subject are pretty skimpy; basically just some pencil sketches. It would have been nice to have at least some production notes. I mean, Dr. Whoovey looks an awful lot like Chuck Jones, who provided the voice, but there isn't any information about that or anything else. The Grinch is a Christmas classic that usually receives repeated viewings every year, and DVD will definitely outlast old-fashioned VHS in that category. Even with the shortcomings of Horton, this disc is well worth the price, and you'd have to be a Grinch not to enjoy almost 2 crystal-clear hours of classic Chuck Jones animation.
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Summary: Two timeless Seuss classics!
Review: Grinch:This is one of Chuck Jones's better movies!This
timeless Seuss classic is wonderfully brought to life by Mr.Jones,and kids and adults alike will watch this over
and over again! Horton:Another timeless classic you and your kids will
love!Horton shows us all that "A person is a person,no matter how small."
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Summary: Who can have a Christmas without the Grinch?
Review: A wonderful version that is true to the original. There isn't much else to say. It is all there and there is even the bonus of Horton. The extras are nice. The quiz is fun, and the behind the scenes stuff was interesting.
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Summary: Who wouldn't love "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Review: If you have a DVD player, then this is the DVD for you! Not only does it include famous children's author Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", it also includes another Seuss story, "Horton Hears a Who". "How the Grinch Stole Christmas": On Mount Crumpit, the Grinch lives watching the Whos down in Whoville celebrate Christmas every year. And every year, the Grinch becomes grumpy and angry about all the noise, the singing, the feasting, and practically the whole idea of Christmas. Then he gets and idea, and wonderful, awful idea! With the help of his dog Max, he decides to steal Christmas. Who can resist the charm of the wonderful world which Dr. Seuss creates? You just have to love all of the narration, the music, and the whole idea of the Grinch and the Whos. The spirit and meaning of Christmas it well told in this story. The songs like "Welcome Christmas", "Trim Up the Tree", and "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch". Boris Karloff certainly is great but I think my favorite character would have to be the cute and adorable Max. A movie you'll just have to watch for Christmas! "Horton Hears a Who": Horton the Elephant is surprised find a dust speck, which is really a tiny planet where the Whos live. But no one believes him, including Jane and Junior the Kangaroos and the Wickersham brothers. Can Horton make the others believe in the Whos before they boil the dust speck! Another truly fun story! The songs are so much fun, especially "Mrs. Toucanella Told Me" and "Wickersham Brother's Song"! I also watch "Horton Hears a Who" with the English subtitles on so I can sing along! (One of the advantages of having a DVD player!) So, to put it all together, if you still haven't seen these two Dr. Seuss movies, I suggest you get the movie as soon as possible. Great for the Christmas season, great for all year round! Fun for both kids and adults!
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Summary: The movie is 1 star better
Review: This is not a great cartoon, but a good one. But the cartton shows more the Grinch then the Who's of Whoville. But it is still worth enough to hand over money to buy or rent on video or dvd. I am going to give 4 stars because of of not getting to know the Whos. And little Cindy Lou Who.
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Summary: Dr. Seues's story gets Good Animated Treatment.
Review: All time holiday classic that centers on the Grinch who wants to steal Christmas from the Whos down in Who-ville, but then discovers that the holiday means much more then just opening gifts and playing with toys. Forget the movie and watch this animated program instead. Narrated by Boris Karloff. Animation by Ben Washam and Chuck Jones. Directed by Chuck Jones.
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Summary: A Christmas Classic
Review: The only reason it is four stars and not five is that the sound was not remastered. Other than that, this is a timeless Christmas classic. My daughter watches it over and over again. It's still a great story. And Karloff's voice is perfect. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is worth it by itself.... Throw in Horton Hears a Who and you automagically have a winning combination. If you have kids or know kids, this is perfect for them. It will bring back many memories as well...
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Summary: Don't listen to the negative reviews!
Review: This film is a true classic, CD or DVD. Besides, this is a new digitally-enhanced version. Who cares if the colors are different? Just adjust the color and tint on your TV's. Plus, this also features the TNT special. (Our sympathies go out to the family, friends, and fans of Albert Hague for his recent death of cancer.) Don't feel like paying for the DVD, then wait for it to show on TV.
And I'm looking forward to seeing Carrey's version, if that matters. May the spirit of Christmas be with you!
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Summary: Sorry Carrey, this Grinch is still the best
Review: Ah, nothing like an original to bring out the joy of Christmas. The added bonus is Horton Hears a Who. Both are still wonderful childhood memories for me and are still just as fun to watch.
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Summary: You're a Mean One Mr Grinch!
Review: Chuck Jones, America's premiere comic animator was firing on all pistons when he adapted Dr. Seuss' famous tale of the small hearted Grinch and his good hearted dog Max who almost stopped Christmas from coming. This version is new and improved. While the last DVD included both stories of the unlucky "Whos" with a blow by blow commentary, the new digitally enhanced version includes a sweet little documentary hosted by our sadly departed Saturday Night Live comic Phil Hartman. There is only a slight improvement in the digitally enhanced version over the early analog copy. One of the things people find most peculiar things about watching the Grinch is that he is mustard yellow with a brown collar. This is extra disturbing now as on the DVD cover and the new Jim Carrey live action Grinch is very green. When the Grinch steals into Whoville on Christmas eve you will notice he becomes a bit greener because it is a convention in animation to add blue to the paint at night. So rest assured, especially those of you who purchase the digitally enhanced copy, they did not screw up the color. Notice the green packages and the plonking Who-blonkers have many perfectly subtle shades of green when the Grinch stands near. An interesting bit of Grinch trivia is the identity of the deep voiced singer who sang the song about the evil Mr. Grinch. Why it is none other but the voice of children's cereal favorite Tony the Tiger, Thurl Ravenscroft. He was hired to do the voice at the last minute and did the whole thing in just a couple hours and left. He was never credited in the film and Dr. Suess apologized to him later as his voice helped make the film immortal.Boris Karloff narrates and voices the Grinch. If you wish to reminisce about the original children's book, type "Grinch text" into your search engine and select the top choices and you can re-read the text and see the original illustrations.
Included on the disc is "Horton Hears a Who". The story of the faith of the good-hearted elephant with big ears who recognizes that a person is a person no matter how small. Horton hears a "Who" on a dust speck and must convince his unbelieving friends and the evil Wickersham brothers not to "Boil that dust speck". Either version, Digitally enhanced or not are fairly comparable if you are interested in just the movies. Neither version is widescreen as the cartoon was made for TV.
Its classic timeless Christmas tale with nice extras including its welcome companion Horton.
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