How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Universal Pictures | Release Date: November 17, 2000
6.5
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Generally favorable reviews based on 236 Ratings
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[Anonymous]Dec 11, 2005
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.
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OfficialNov 15, 2013
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is a noisy and strange-looking film that ultimately does not entertain. To be honest, I got really annoyed and irritated after watching 30 minutes of this. The story was so completely random and strange. My"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is a noisy and strange-looking film that ultimately does not entertain. To be honest, I got really annoyed and irritated after watching 30 minutes of this. The story was so completely random and strange. My recommendation would be to check something else out for Christmas.… Expand
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DanBurritoAug 26, 2016
How The Grinch Stole Christmas features a hilarious performance from Jim Carrey, but that isn't quite enough to cover for a predictable plot, uninteresting characters and cheesy dialogue. Though the scenes with The Grinch are usually somewhatHow The Grinch Stole Christmas features a hilarious performance from Jim Carrey, but that isn't quite enough to cover for a predictable plot, uninteresting characters and cheesy dialogue. Though the scenes with The Grinch are usually somewhat entertaining, the rest of the movie is sickly sweet and bloated (this concept just wasn't meant for feature length). Overall, though not without its moments, How The Grinch Stole Christmas betrays Jim Carrey with Christmas movie clichés and an overstretched plot.… Expand
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4
Glic2003Dec 25, 2020
An extremely misguided attempt at bringing the classic children's tale to watch. Jim Carrey is so over the top, he's almost unwatchable, and the first hour is almost completely unnecessary. It's like those horror movies that show you wayAn extremely misguided attempt at bringing the classic children's tale to watch. Jim Carrey is so over the top, he's almost unwatchable, and the first hour is almost completely unnecessary. It's like those horror movies that show you way too much of the monster, such that all the mystery is gone and you're just left starting at an abomination for way too long. The only saving grace are those scenes that depict a charmingly-rendered Whoville brought to life.… Expand
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5
TyranianFeb 23, 2020
Kinda stuffs it, Carrey provides a few laughs but the tone is all over the place.
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6
RikiegeJan 12, 2013
Gives Christmas spirit.
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6
SEROJDec 27, 2014
Without Jim Carey, this would've been a decent Christmas movie... The story is nothing special but i bet you'll have fun! Not gonna' spoil anything. Recommended
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6
MovieGuysOct 22, 2013
Ron Howard may have struck gold with us, but some of his other films don't live up to that expectation. This movie is quirky, weird, and unsettling. While it works in some places, most of it is not up to par. But, Jim Carrey plays the GrinchRon Howard may have struck gold with us, but some of his other films don't live up to that expectation. This movie is quirky, weird, and unsettling. While it works in some places, most of it is not up to par. But, Jim Carrey plays the Grinch damn well.… Expand
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6
RayzorMooseNov 12, 2013
A wonderful holiday tale that will mesmerize all ages.
With impeccable acting from Jim Carey and with the artful direction of Ron Howard, How The Grinch Stole Christmas is victorious.
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5
Tbone413Jul 25, 2015
My enjoyment of this movie depends what mood I'm in at the time. If I'm in a good mood, then I'll enjoy the movie. Otherwise, I'll be instantly bored, balancing it out to a 5/10.
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5
CineAutoctonoDec 19, 2015
The old Christmas story to film, it's crazy , but the Grinch, hardly surprised , as funny but very little of other emotions, and do not know who hates Christmas ?, and I became like Scrooge.
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5
EpicLadySpongeDec 30, 2015
Jim Carrey does his all as the Grinch, the dog Max is cute, and this movie has a backstory to nearly why the Grinch hated Christmas so much. Unfortunately, they're not enough to save this movie.
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4
FuturedirectorMar 12, 2017
An undeniably flawed, difficultly funny and some kind of overrated work that can only be enjoyable thanks to Carrey's talented performance as the Grinch.
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5
JPKJun 9, 2019
A Mixed Bag
Jim Carrey is brilliant as The Grinch, But the story’s heart isn’t as big.
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4
amheretojudgeFeb 24, 2018
it's because i'm green isn't it..

How The Grinch Stole Christmas After walking out of this feature the only thing one remembers and discusses about is Jim Carrey and his excellent performance in it since beyond that it doesn't have anythingit's because i'm green isn't it..

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

After walking out of this feature the only thing one remembers and discusses about is Jim Carrey and his excellent performance in it since beyond that it doesn't have anything to offer. How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a reasonable childish feature that fulfills and checks off each and every fantasy of a five year old kid but forgets to offer anything more than that in order to satisfy it and hence restraints itself to go bold. Ron Howard is disappointingly not in its A game resulting into some poor execution, amateur editing and loosely placed sequences. As mentioned earlier, its a Jim Carrey's show and he has a lot to offer in here, with amazing skill and perfect comic timing he demands attention from the viewers. How The Grinch Stole Christmas has some one liners, cliched comic sequences and petty writing that miraculously comes alive and helps survive it by stellar performance.… Expand
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ToastclaimerFeb 20, 2018
The Grinch is a pretty unfaithful addaptation but by no means does that make it bad. A rather confused plot and often weird and gritty visuals will. Carrey is not what youd expect the Grinch to be; but as a big hairy green guy allowed to goThe Grinch is a pretty unfaithful addaptation but by no means does that make it bad. A rather confused plot and often weird and gritty visuals will. Carrey is not what youd expect the Grinch to be; but as a big hairy green guy allowed to go as Jim Carrey as he likes he can get a few laughs out, even if they're not too smart (excluding the "It's because im green isn't it" joke, thats a clever riot of a joke)
The Grinch is enjoyable all year round as a comedy and as long as you arent too fused about changes in adaptations the movie is mostly harmless… Expand
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6
OrukayuJan 22, 2023
Fantasy comedy film made in 2000. Christmas celebrations have a bad character in the film enemies. This character Grinch's name and this character to play as best comic villains Jim Carrey gives life. But we can not see what's funny in thisFantasy comedy film made in 2000. Christmas celebrations have a bad character in the film enemies. This character Grinch's name and this character to play as best comic villains Jim Carrey gives life. But we can not see what's funny in this film because it mimics the furry creature. Although the Grinch movie funny in places, can be boring. Movies can be watched comfortably from the family.… Expand
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Super0Dec 24, 2019
This movie scared me as a kid but I came around a few years later and i realized that this movie is dark and may have hidden adult humor that may be not so hidden in a pg movie but for a grinch remake 30 years after the original it staysThis movie scared me as a kid but I came around a few years later and i realized that this movie is dark and may have hidden adult humor that may be not so hidden in a pg movie but for a grinch remake 30 years after the original it stays faithful in a lot of ways they had to stretch a 20 minute christmas special to an almost 2 hour long film its kind of impressive with what they could do and now its another classic christmas movie just like the original grinch. it has a lot of downfalls but it also has a lot of upsides so if you want a christmas movie to watch i'd suggest this if you want a movie and the old grinch is you want only almost a half an hour.… Expand
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6
rwncopDec 3, 2020
The Grinch is a wonderful film that pulls us into a magical world. This is achieved with the amazing set and costume design that made it all feel so real. The Grinch and the Whos, even with their pointy noses, add to the immersion of theThe Grinch is a wonderful film that pulls us into a magical world. This is achieved with the amazing set and costume design that made it all feel so real. The Grinch and the Whos, even with their pointy noses, add to the immersion of the film.

I lost a bit of interest around the middle (probably because I've seen this too many times) but the ending really pays off and is my favourite part of the film. I think it used to be one of my favourite endings to a Christmas film, it's very special.

"Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more". This is a very important message that is relevant today.… Expand
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 12, 2021
this movie wasn´t terrible but i like the new grinch movie from 2018 better!
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