Director Ron Howard casts comedian Jim Carrey in the title role in this live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale by Dr. Seuss, giving this rendition of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS a delightfully manic spin. Carrey is virtually unrecognizable in his elaborate green makeup, but his anarchic comic touch is unmistakable. He manages to fully embody the grumpy title character, while still supplying his own comedic touches, and it is his performance that makes the film a treat for adults and children alike. The candy-colored set design for the town of Whoville and the jubilant score contribute to the overall feeling of innocuous fantasy that the Grinch disrupts with his dastardly deeds. The familiar story of the Grinch stealing every present in town on Christmas Eve has been expanded to incorporate flashbacks to the Grinch's childhood, which serve to explain his hostility toward the Whos. As Cindy Lou-Who, a little girl so sweet she sees goodness even in the Grinch, young Taylor Momsen strikes just the right note of adorable ingenuousness. Howard gets the performance the film needs from her, as her character makes the Grinch's eventual change of heart both believable and touching.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Single Side - Dual Layer Collectors Edition Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Letterbox - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - French Dolby Surround - English - DVS DTS Surround 5.1 - English Additional Release Material: Outtakes Deleted Scenes Music Video: Faith Hill - WHERE ARE YOU CHRISTMAS? Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer Read-Along: 1. The Care and Feeding of a Grinch Sing-Along: 1. Where Are You Christmas? 2. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch Making Of: 1. Spotlight on Location 2. Make-Up Application and Design 3. Seussian Set Decoration 4. Visual Effects Interactive Features: Interactive Games: 1. Dress the Grinch 2. Grinch Game Text/Photo Galleries: Production Notes Additonal Text: 1. Wholiday Recipes Biographies: Cast & Crew Additional Products: Free Movie Ticket to DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT (Offer Expires 12/15/2003)
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