How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

A must see for Christmas. It accurately tells the same story as the Jim Carrey movie but in just a half hour. The movie drags out the story too much while being too goofy and over-acted by Carrey.

I have watched this movie many Christmases. This and A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS are my two most favourite TV Christmas movies. Dr.Seuss' verse, the animators' expansion of his book's illustrations, the music are all so memorable. The voice talent of Boris Karloff is iconic. And, who can resist Max and Cindy Lou Who? I've seen both Jim Carey's Movie and the recent animated extension of the story but they can't touch the original story. It is enough! It needs no embellishment. It stand the test of time. I give it a 10 (perfect) out of 10. [Animated Christmas Family Classic]

Back when you didn't get cancelled for being mean to small animals

**T**_heme_- 9/10
**R**_ewatchibility_- 9/10
**A**_cting_- 9/10
**K**_inematography_- 10/10
**T**_ime_- 10/10
**Total** - 47/5 = ==9.4==

When the minds of Dr. Seuss & Chuck Jones come together, a legend is born. A story not all that unique; the true meaning of Christmas & the invasiveness of commercialism. What makes this TV special unique is the ability to tell this cohesive story through rhyme and whimsical narration from Boris Karloff, limited yet still rhyming dialogue by the main character (also from Karloff), and a couple of earworm songs wrapped in under 30 minutes. That was the magic of Dr. Seuss, and for Chuck Jones to encapsulate that fast-paced story here was a testament to his talent as an animator and visionary. You can read the book, and you may watch any version you want, but this special deserves its place at the front of the line.
>He puzzled and puzzled till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. Maybe Christmas, he thought... doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps... means a little bit more!

[8.2/10] I don’t know if Chuck Jones and Dr. Seuss had any other collaborations, but they were made for one another. Jones has such an expressive style that dovetails so beautifully with Seuss’s imaginative worlds and off-kilter designs. That’s particularly true for The Grinch himself, who is allowed to be irregular-looking and even grotesque, but who is endlessly expressive as a character.

His trademark malevolent smile, his stern and determined walk, his slithers and scowls and other gestures are just so eye-catching and memorable. It’s no wonder the character wormed his way into people’s hearts -- even with a mouth full of crooked teeth, he’s just a ton of fun in the way he moves and works his way through Seuss and Jones’ exaggerated world.

Jones also comes up with plenty of great sequences of his own. The interactions between The Grinch and Max have a lot of the character of Jones’s prior work in particular. Small sequences like The Grinch playing pool with ornaments or ceiling up an Xmas tree like it’s a beach umbrella show the old master’s own imaginativeness in how he builds The Grinch’s grand yuletide heist.

It’s a treat to see Seuss’s designs come to life, as the various contraptions the Whos clang on to drive The Grinch mad, and the various decorations and bits in their town, have a new vibrancy when motion is added. The art style remains faithful to Seuss’s illustrations while also showing Jones’s flair.

The music and voice work are both stellar as well. “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch” is such an earworm, with the booming baritone carrying the melodies straight into your brain. The lyrics are fun too, capturing Seuss’s eccentric lyrical style. At the same time, Boris Karloff adds such whimsy to the peace as the narrator and the voice of The Grinch. He sells both The Grinch’s annoyance at the celebration of the holiday and his heartfelt transformation with sincerity and vigor.

It’s a nice story on its own. Even apart from the other trappings, the tale of a local grump trying to thwart Xmas from coming by engaging in a little comic burglary makes for a strong premise for a special like this. And the crux of the piece -- Grinch’s epiphany that what he hated were the trappings of the holiday, but that the core of the celeration persists even without material goods -- is a duly venerated one. To be fair, you start to understand The Grinch’s annoyance with the noise from below given its depiction, but that just makes his realization of the purity of the town’s jubilation all the sweeter.

Overall, this one is a classic for a reason. Superb animation, great narration, a delightful tune, and a silly but heartwarming tale give you everything you need to appreciate the holidays. Dr. Seuss and Chuck Jones are both great on their own, but mix them together and you get something extra special.

A total classic. I think it's kind of mandatory to watch this every year.

The animated classic _Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!_ is a masterpiece that captures the true spirit of the season. In this beloved tale the Grinch, a mean and curmudgeonly miser, attempts to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville by stealing all of their presents and holiday decorations. Boris Karloff gives voice to the Grinch and narrates, delivering a seminal performance that has immortalized the character. And the animation is outstanding, delivering a creative and imaginative world that’s colorful and dynamic. Additionally, the music is whimsical; delivering such classics as “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” _Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!_ is a fun-filled holiday feature that’s festive and heartwarming.

The original Grinch short animated movie. Excellent and classic, For the holiday season.

Classic, a must watch EVERY year