“How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (1966)
Directed by Chuck Jones
Every who down in Who-ville likes Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tries to wipe out Christmas for the cheerful Who-villains, only to discover: maybe Christmas, he thought doesn’t come from as store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more! Magnificently narrated by Boris Karloff and animated by cartoon legend Chuck Jones, it’s an award-winning Who-roast-beast-feast of a holiday classic!
This classic retelling of the Dr. Seuss book is my favorite version on film. It is well paced, imaginative, and a treat for the senses. It also reminds me of childhood holidays watching this special on a fuzzy 13″ TV.
The Jim Carry version of The Grinch is a funny live-action take on the book. And “Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” is a close second favorite of the story. I love the updated storyline and extra comedy they pack into the film.
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