How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Synopsis: Discover the Magic of the Mean One this holiday season! Ron Howard and Brian Grazer bring christmas best loved grump to life with the help of the irrepressible Jim Carrey as The Grinch. The Grinch is a celebration of the holiday spirit no home should be without! Why is The Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and The Grinch's world upside down, inside out...and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas

Rating: PG

Run Time: 1 hour 45 Minutes

Director: Ron Howard

Dvd Extra's: Delted Scenes, Outtakes, Spotlight on Location, Makup Application and design, Seussian Set Decoration, visual Effects, Faith Hill "Where are you Christmas?" Music Video, DVD Features

Nudity Factor: None

Of Note: The prosthetic make-up Jim Carrey wore took 3 hours to apply. Carrey felt so horribly confined and uncomfortable in the latex skin he needed counseling from a Navy SEAL who taught him torture-resistance techniques.

Review by: Jason James Rating:

So you have read all the other reviews and a good portion of them bash this film. If I were to take a guess most of those loved the cartoon version and in there eyes this one does not hold up to it. What I would suggest is judge this film on its own and do not compare it to the cartoon version. This version actually goes into the back story of the Grinch. Speaking of the Grinch who better to play him then one of the most eccentric actors of all time Jim Carey. He does a great as the Grinch. As you probably know the Grinch does not like Christmas. Like I said this version actually goes into why that is something that I liked. I also the character Cindy Lou Who played by Taylor Momsen. From there you have Ron Howard telling this tale. He crafts a very Dr. Suess feel to the world he creates. Overall I enjoyed the feel, the atmosphere, and the story that is told. I think this film stands very well on its own and with that should be judged as such. This film has become our family film of choice for the holiday season.