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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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MPAA RATING: PG for some crude humor
Starring Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Molly Shannon, and Anthony Hopkins
Ron Howard directs comedian Jim Carrey in the title role of this live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss's beloved Christmas tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
| GENRE(S): | Family/Kids |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Dr. Seuss (book)
Jeffrey Price Peter S. Seaman |
| DIRECTED BY: | Ron Howard |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: November 20, 2001 Video: November 20, 2001 Theatrical: November 17, 2000 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 102 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 6.3 (out of 10) based on 31 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Ryencoke gave it a10:
I can't believe all of the negative reviews on this film. I saw it in theaters years ago, and to this day I still will gladly consider it the best Christmas movie of all time. Jim Carrey, is without question the best grinch anybody could have asked for. Amazing and very well done.
Jared B gave it a10:
From reading other critics' reviews, I can only assume that they were expecting something along the lines of Shakespeare. This is a Jim Carrey film. So, obviously, that's not gonna happen. My advice is to just take the movie for what it is: a light, breezy, and very funny adaptation of one of Dr. Seuss' best works. This has something the animated version didn't have. This one actually explains what made the Grinch such a jerk. Trust me, if I had been picked on as much as he was, I'd have anger issues too. I loved the way this movie dared to explore his attitude from that angle. This film was directed with an enormous amount of energy by Ron Howard. The casting was probably the most brilliant thing about this film. Besides Carrey, the best casting decision was a little girl named Taylor Momsen, who is absolutely wonderful as Cindy Lou, the heroine of the story. I also enjoyed Jeffrey Tambor as the Mayor of Whoville. All I can say is, some critics just need to lighten up and enjoy movies for what they are instead of what they could be.
John T gave it an8:
I think it was good.BUT........why make a movie about someone STEALING CHRISTMAS!!!!!!Bad subject,ok movie.By the way..........the grinch has a heart and just needs to let it out.
Jeff F. gave it a3:
Very depressing. With one of the worst soundtracks of all time.
Squeegie B. gave it a2:
This movie was a massecre of the origional cartoon. never in my wildest dreames have i thought that i would see a good movie be slapdashed in such a way!!!!
[Anonymous] gave it a4:
Okay in itself, but the Grinch seems pedophilic... the Whos are obsessed, and the mayor is just wierd... It strays off the whole POINT of the book, and Cindy Lou is an annoying little stalker.
Jill S. gave it a0:
An abomination. The opposite of the Seuss message plus they gave the grinch a love interest. ugh.
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