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The Grinch [2000] | ![The Grinch [2000]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51K52SC565L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Ron Howard
Actors: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: £19.99
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Rating:  27 reviews
Format: Dubbed, Pal, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Arabic (Subtitled), Bulgarian (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled), Hebrew (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), Hungarian (Dubbed)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 101 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5035822013841
ASIN: B00005NZIQ
Theatrical Release Date: November 17, 2000
Release Date: November 19, 2001
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Jim Carrey is up to all his old tricks (and some nifty new ones) in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, a live-action film of Dr Seuss's holiday classic. Under a thick carpet of green-dyed yak fur and wonderfully expressive Rick Baker makeup, he commands the title role with equal parts madness, mayhem, pathos and improvisational genius, channelling Grinchness through his own screen persona so smoothly that fans of both Carrey and Dr Seuss will be thoroughly satisfied. Adding to the fun is a perfectly pitched back-story sequence (accompanied by Anthony Hopkins's narration) that explains how the Grinch came to hate Christmas, with a heart "two sizes too small". Ron Howard proves a fine choice for the director's chair with a keen balance of comedy, sentiment and light-hearted Seussian whimsy. Production designer Michael Corenblith gloriously realises the wackiness of Whoville architecture, and his rendition of the Grinch's Mt Crumpit lair is a marvel of cartoonish, subterranean grime. Then there's Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen), the thoughtful imp who rallies her village to recapture the pure spirit of Christmas and melts the gift-stealing Grinch's cold, cold heart. You've even got a dog (the Grinch's good-natured mongrel, Max) who's been perfectly cast, so what's not to like about this dazzling yuletide movie? The production gets a bit overwhelmed by its own ambition, and the citizens of Whoville (including Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Molly Shannon and Bill Irwin) pale in comparison to Carrey's inspired lunacy, but who cares? If a film can unleash Jim Carrey at his finest, revamp the Grinch story and still pay tribute to the legacy of Dr Seuss, you can bet it qualifies as rousing entertainment. (Ages five and older.) --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com.On the DVD: You'd be hard pushed to cram any more special features on to this disc: as well as four deleted scenes, there's over an hour of behind the scenes featurettes. From a documentary about the stunts, the Oscar-winning make-up and how the team visually translated Dr Suess' festive tale to the screen, to a segment on the visual effects and CGI, allowing you to follow the filmmaker's process from beginning to end. And just when you think you have filled up on Grinchy extras there's another menu with the cinema trailer, "Wholiday" recipes, statistics about the film, cast and crew biographies, a trailer for the PlayStation game and the Faith Hill music video "Where are you Christmas". In a bid not to exclude the kids in this DVD bonanza, the Grinch's canine chum takes you through "Max's Playhouse" including interactive games and music, Dress the Grinch, a read-along story and a rhyming game. The candy-cane colours of the Christmas-obsessed town of Whoville shine brightly in anamorphic widescreen; the Dolby 5.1 Soundtrack will fill your house with festive cheer; and the intelligent commentary from Ron Howard give you some great behind the scenes info. --Kristen Bowditch
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 YAY!! October 28, 2001
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
i LURVE this film!!!!! i recommend it for anyone of all ages, jim carey stars as the onion eating grinch, who resides upon mount crumpet, who's contempt for the happy-go-lucky people of who-ville has made his heart 2 sizes too small, When he decides to sabotage christmas for all the residents of whoville he comes upon little cindy-lou who, who teaches him the value of christmas and family gatherings etc.As the story unravells you find out why his heart is undersized, and why he shuts himself off from the in whoville. Anthony hopkins narrates. An all round feel good comedy, suitable for all ages:)
 A magical fairy tale***** October 23, 2001
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
An exciting film, I was engrosed right to the end. Fun for all the family . A fantastic present for any child at christmas. It will get anyone into the festive mood. Jim carey was just right for this part, and he made the film so good. The costumes and make-up is really amazing and inventive. A funny film with a wierd side to it.
The best Christmas film around! November 25, 2001
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
From Start to finish this film is fun of laughs. Jim Carrey who plays the Grinch is brilliant from start to finish. Every age can enjoy this film an it should not be missed. Any one lacking the Christmas spirit will soon forget that after seing this film!
The best film ever!!!! October 1, 2001
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Grinch is on of the best films which I've ever, ever seen. The costumes and make-up is superb and the story is hysterical.
Grinchtastic October 13, 2001
dave_orritt@yahoo.co.uk (England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Theres no doubt you've gotta be in the mood for this one. Jin Carey stars as the makeup donned Grinch, following the book of the same name. It's so wierd you'll either love it or hate it, some of the rhymes are really funny. Great for families.
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