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Summary: Not Bad At All...
Review: Despite all the bashing, The Grinch is, in my opinion, a very good film. The camera angles are wonderfully creative and delightful. The computer graphics are so clear and precise, it's difficlut to tell what's real and what isn't. The acting... well.. Jim Carrey pretty much carries the whole thing on his shoulders, as it should be. He does a wonderful job transitioning himself from disgusting to charming over the course of the film. The rest of the cast seems sort of out of place. Christine Baransky took a part as Martha May, the beautiful "Queen of Christmas" who has always had a crush on the Grinch. The girl who plays Cindy Lou Who was very appropriately cast, though she should not be singing. The film offers a fabulous soundtrack, a relatively solid plot, and fun time to get together with family. It's not a masterpiece, but it is very enjoyable.
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Summary: Hollywood has wrecked another classic.
Review: I loved the animated Grinch ever since I was a kid and was wondering how they were going to turn a perfect little 20 minute story into a movie. Well, they didn't. It isn't a movie. It is an abysmal bore. Like so many others before, Flintstones,shudder, rocky and bullwinkle, ugggggh. now the grinch. I actually turned it off halfway through. It was that bad. I never turn off a flick if there is anything even remotely interesting or there is any thread of compassion for any of the characters. I am by no means high brow. I love the stooges, both the ones supporting iggy and the black and white ones. I even like Jim Carrey in some but not all of his movies. This just plain sucked. avoid this lemon at all costs.
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Summary: I am Sorry , I really Am, Green makeup and SPAM
Review: A childrens masterpiece destroyed forever. Hollywood turns a classic Christmas tale into a box office throw away.Yes it did millions , it was hyped and cast to MAKE MONEY! Film Makers do this for profit and that is all fine. But Why Destroy a Dr.Seuss tale so dear to so many. They bought the rights and made Ace ventura 3. They make the Whos into a a dry, twisted, social Complex society. Cindy Lou Who, the everychild, is now the "savior of the grinch" or an Expensive child prop . Motive for the Grinch to hate Christmas ? They have him ridiculed in grade school then disappear for decades in hiding . they have endless plot twists, Jim Carey jokes for Jim Carey and somewhere they HAVE to fit in that silly little story they bought the rights to. So when they do, These two visions mix like oil and water and it is an ugly film. some veiwers will be made to feel about Christmas the way Hollywood feels about Christmas....... Shallow and cynical.
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Summary: Jim Carrey's Grinch Is Fun For All, The Tall & The Small!
Review: Pretty much all of us know the classic Dr. Seuss story about the Grinch, a somewhat green meanie, who wants to stop Christmas from coming to his local neighbor's, the Who's. Ron Howard's film version starring rubber faceman Jim Carrey simply takes that story and adds a bit more to it (to fill the extra hour and twenty minutes of running time as opposed to the original cartoon version's 25 minutes). I for one love the backstory that was created. I always wondered why did the Grinch hate the Who's so much. What made him hate Christmas? These questions are answered quite well with some well imagined backstory of the Grinch as a child who actually grew up among the Who's, only to be ridiculed and made fun of for his strange appearence and unique behavior. It seems that the Green one became interested in a young girl that another boy liked (and who ultimately would later became the Mayor of Whoville). The film evens goes on to have Cindy Lou Who (who's given a bigger part in the film) question her family's values of what Christmas is really about...presents?...buying stuff?..is that's all it's about?..she wonders. It is she who realizes the good in the Grinch and crusades for him to be head chairmeister at one of the Who celebrations. I'm not sure what other people were really expecting, but this is pretty much what I thought the movie should and would be like. The sets and costumes are amazing..very Seussian! And Jim Carrey?...Well, I personally believe that Jim is great in everything he does and doesn't recieve enough credibilty by critics and certain moviegoers mainly because of where he came from (i.e. comedy and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, the film that made him a star). I think critics that gave the film a bad review missed the whole point and probably need to watch fewer films 'cause they're obviously burntout! All I can say is the fans have spoken, which is why, despite lukewarm reviews, the film went on to become a huge hit and success back in November of 2000! I will still of course watch the cartoon version, but this version will also find plenty of time in my DVD player as well! My only gripe with the DVD is that certain special features are too short or missing. The "Spotlight on Location" is barely over 7 minutes long. There are about 5 such featurettes included on the DVD that run between 4 to 10 minutes long. With such an interesting story like "The Grinch", a 60 minute or longer documentary should've been made to really take us inside not just the filming process, but the world of Seuss and Whoville as well. The other disappointment is there is no audio commentary included. I had almost expected one from director Ron Howard, who had always done one for previous Universal Pictures Collector's Edition DVDs (Apollo 13 & EDtv). I really wanted to know more about just how stressful it was on Jim Carrey to wear the Grinch costume. From interviews I've seen by Howard on Late Nite talk shows, Carrey became so tortured that he ripped the mask off his face and walked off the set. He was in the makeup chair everyday for 92 days straight. They had to get a Navy Seal team leader to instruct Carrey on ways of dealing with torture just so he could finish the shoot (no joke). This kind of story deserves much more insight, which is why I'm so disappointed that no commentary is available on the disc. So whenever people say Jim Carrey wasn't good as The Grinch, I scoff and say, "he went through torture to make that movie!" Some people are just hard to please. But don't let it ruin your Holiday Spirit! Add "The Grinch" to your collection today. And catch the special sneak preview trailer of E.T. The Extraterrestrial on this DVD (just before the movie begins), coming only to theaters in March 2002, with added footage, new special effects shots and more! The Grinch - It's not easy being green.
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Summary: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Review: This was a great movie about an evil green dude named the Grinch who lives on top of Mount Crumpit with his dog Max. Max seems to be the only one the Grinch tollerates, and follows him everywhere. The Grinch and Max together experience lots together. You'll definately see this in the movie.
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Summary: Cute Family Film
Review: The Grinch stars Jim Carrey, who is a brilliant actor, and is perfect for the role of "the Grinch". I thought this movie was very cute & funny for the whole family, and you'll love it! Who wouldn't?
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Summary: Absolutely WONDERFUL!!!
Review: This movie was marvelous! Sure it was different from the cartoon version.... but that's what makes it so great! They kept the original story line and used all the same words, so I don't know why so many people are complaining that it's so different and awful! It was great for adults and kids. Jim Carrey did a WONDERFUL job as the Grinch. He made the movie!!! I laughed so hard.. he's hilarious! If you've never seen this movie.. you MUST and DON"T believe people that tell you it wasn't good! IT WAS and it's worth every penny! I bought it and am going to watch it year round.... not just at Christmas time!
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Summary: The Cartoon is Better....
Review: This movie had potential; but leave it to Ron Howard to totally ruin a classic. Jim Carey could have been great, but the tasteless scenes of him eating glass and closeups of the termites in his teeth totally ruin this movie. I know the grinch is ugly, but they went overboard. The silly makeup takes away from the story. I was so busy looking at the noses and hair that I couldn't get into the story. The only word I can think of is "tasteless." I rented this for my family and only the 7-year-old liked it; however, we all enjoyed the cartoon version.
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Summary: It's The Grinch, Do Not Critique It!
Review: Come on people, this is The Grinch. You cannot critique The Grinch. This is my favorite movie. It sends the same message that the cartoon did. It's THE GRINCH! It's the way it should be. Don't bother with your Hollywood crud, this is Dr. Suess and it is a joyous movie for the holiday season. God Bless, and Happy Holidays.
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Summary: Loved Every Minute
Review: This is a wonderfully made movie. The town of Whoville is amazing. It looks like it came right out of the book. I really loved the way they gave background on how the Grinch became the way he is. Baby Grinch is adorable. This movie is also geered for the young as well as old-everyone will enjoy it.
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