Rating: PG
Genre:
Children's/Family
Theatrical Release: 11/17/2000(USA)
Release Date: 11/20/2001
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DD5.1/DTS/DDS
Run Time: 105 Minutes
Flags: Suitable for Children, Adult Humor, Scary Moments
Distributor/Studio: Universal Studios
He's mean, he's green, and he's doesn't like the Yuletide season one bit --
Jim Carrey stars in this live-action adaptation of the classic children's story by
Dr. Seuss (aka
Theodore Geisel). High atop Mt. Crumpet, the Grinch (
Carrey) observes the residents of Whoville joyously preparing to celebrate Christmas. The Grinch was born in Whoville years ago, but was shunned due to his scary appearance, and his unrequited love for Martha May Whovier has turned him bitter; the good cheer of the Whos has been a thorn in his side ever since. Finally the Grinch decides he's had enough of all this happiness, and with the wary aid of his dog Max, the Grinch conspires to steal Christmas from Whoville, making off with their presents, holiday decorations, Christmas trees, and everything else used to enjoy the holiday.
Molly Shannon,
Christine Baranski,
Jeffrey Tambor, and
Clint Howard play several of the citizens of Whoville, while
Anthony Hopkins narrates (taking over from the late
Boris Karloff, who memorably read
Dr. Seuss' story in
Chuck Jones' 1966 animated adaptation of the story).
Ron Howard directs.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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A Classic Children's Holiday Fantasy Come to Life.
The Oscar-winning team of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, who won the Best Picture Oscar for A Beautiful Mind, now brings Dr. Seuss' (Theodor S. Geisel) classic children's story to life on the big screen with Anthony Hopkins serving as the narrator. Jim Carrey stars as the green-furred creature, who plans to sabotage Who-ville's holiday season by dressing as Santa Claus and steals their presents and holiday decorations. Rick Baker and Gail Ryan won the Academy Award for Best Make-Up. If you prefer the classic 1966 animated version, everybody to his taste. Also starring Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Molly Shannon, Taylor Momsen, Bill Irwin, Clint Howard, Mindy Sterling, T.J. Thyne, Rance Howard, Lacey Kohl, Rachel Winfree, Jeremy Howard, Nadja Pionilla and Mary Stein.
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