How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Ron Howard's big screen version of the beloved Christmas book is one of the few modern Christmas 'classics' (and I use this word loosely) that we have.For me though it's not that great. The visuals are great, the story well adapted, but it didn't do a lot for me.Jim Carrey is given full reign to mug and clown around, with his own brand of humour not always hitting the spot. Christine Baranski is the best of the various supporting players.So, sorry, for me this is not a Christmas classic. Just another fairly average attempt at being one.

at first sigh, it is his film. in fact, he is only the key to discover a different, lovely, seductive about the holiday. because Grinch is the perfect puzzle of states of everyone. the old memories, the need of solitude, the joy of the others as dangerous attack to the precious silence. and the metamorphose in front of the family spirit. the film is a nice trip in the heart of childhood. this is all. and the motif to see again and again not only in the period of Christmas but in each time when you become more than lonely. the details, the spirit of a small community, the flavor of innocence and the Grinch who redefines the image of evil are good points who does this film adorable.

If you are trying to be a film nerd, just stop. Imagine you never saw the cartoon. The acting is excellent, makeup is fantastic, costumes are true to the book, and props are world class. Sure, we all have preferences, but Ron Howard brought it all together as always. For those who say there is not enough time to appreciate the details, I say bull- honky. 16 years later, I am laughing at props and gags that are not the focus of the scene. We still enjoy it as separate but related to the cartoon (which only I appreciate in my family). Anyway, relax, rent it or pop it in, and have fun. Don't take yourself too seriously. This is easily a 10/10. By the way, wine helps if you are a parent.

this film is bright green and a fun family Xmas movie you better watch out he is mean and he hates Xmas the Grinch is bad tempered hairy green monster played by Jim Carey who plays up his character very well this Grinch lives inside a cave atop of mountain called crumpet overlooking who ville as the who's of who ville very crazy preparing for their celebrations the Grinch decides to put an end to to Xmas once and for all he goes on rampage through presents annihilating lights trees but what happens changes his life and heart forever he cant get rid of Xmas spirit because he realizes that its not bout presents and tinsel this magical live action Grinch comedy based on a wonderful quirky book this film is 1hr41mins and I gave it 8/10