How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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[Sims]

Not remotely as bad as people say it is. It's a very flawed film, mostly because of the script, but this is by FAR the most palatable of all the big-screen Seuss adaptations, coming the closest to capturing the 'spirit' of Seuss' work. I saw this movie when I was 7, so some degree of nostalgia may be coloring my view, but I rewatched The Grinch for the first time in years and I was pleasantly surprised that the film is, at the very least, not a total travesty.Granted, the pacing is off, since the first 50 minutes are somewhat lethargic and disposable. Jim Carrey alternates between unbearably annoying and brilliant, and supporting players never really get the chance to shine. Much (though not all) of the humor is either witlessly crude or based on half-baked consumerist satire. The film is largely saved, however, thanks to its gorgeous art direction and visual treatment; the Oscar for makeup was very well deserved. Moreover, unlike most, I actually appreciated the depth given to the Grinch's character. It was somewhat refreshing to see a sympathetic take on a villain from a children's story.All in all, the film is at least tolerable background noise to be played on your television during the holidays.6.5/10, B-

[Olive]

6.5/10

[ddddeeee]

You know that terrible feeling you get when you realise that a movie you loved as a kid is crap? Got that yesterday watching this.

[Webslinger]

I'm not a fan of this one. The production design is plenty colorful and there are a few laughs, but Jim Carrey is grating more often than not, and the film has an unnecessary mean streak that makes it difficult to enjoy despite the promise of the title character's redemption at the end.

C

[CaptainJackSparrow]

I love this film. Great acting and great story.