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The Grinch [DVD]

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  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Uca
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Dec 2007
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000Y8SDL6
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 168,624 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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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

Product Description

The Grinch (Jim Carrey) is a grouchy green monster who lives high up on a mountain overlooking the town of Whoville. The Grinch hates happiness, hates merriment, and most of all, hates Christmas. So one year, as the festive season approaches, he decides that enough is enough and draws up plans to steal all the decorations and all the presents from the poor, unsuspecting citizens below. Does this mean the Whos won't be celebrating this year? Not if little Cindy Lou has anything to do with it.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Jim Carrey at his Over The Top best 12 Jan 2006
Format:DVD
This is one of those films that divides opinions. For some it's rubbish, for others it's a masterpiece. I veer towards the latter viewpoint - but with a few reservations.

First, this is a Ron Howard film and as such, has to be accepted as a film with a great sense of identity and even better storytelling. Jim Carrey was made for this part and his performance as the gruesome Grinch is extraordinary - full of caperings, facial contortions and madcap explosions of gutteral grunts and cackles. However - even he is very nearly acted off the screen by 'Max' his dog, played by 'Kelley' who quite rightly gets third billing when the credits roll.

The story is well known and I see no sense in providing yet another precis, save to say that the only really gross part is when the Whos of Whoville virtually force-feed the Grinch with food during part of their celebration. This is just a bit too much and is way more repulsive than the pile of garbage that makes up most of the Grinch's lair. This particular scene may just make the film a bit unacceptable for very young children.

A lot of praise also has to go to Anthony Hopkins who's interspersed readings of Dr Seuss's text is so well done and so central to the storytelling.

And when it comes to defining 'cuteness', Taylor Momsett as 'Cindy Lou Who' is absolutely perfect. She not only looks the part but is also one heck of a good actress. She plays the central character of the little girl who wants to trust the Grinch with absolute conviction - and without all the overblown sweetness that so often characterises childrens' parts in so many American films. Her song is perhaps the film's one lapse into maukishness, but this can be forgiven.

Accept this film as a fairytale fantasy which tells a story that is really a fantastical re-interpretation of Dickens' 'Christmas Carol' --- not in terms of ghosts, but in terms of a character who hates himself and Christmas and then learns not only what Christmas really should mean, but that he has both a heart and the ability to love others.

Oh - and be sure to watch the extra features which explain how the make-up was achieved.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Fun At It's Best... 5 Sep 2010
Format:Blu-ray
Well to start with, I am amazed that this movie has not had any reviews... so let's put this right. I own this double movie disc set which is absolutely stunning on the Blu Ray version, bringing out even more detailed picture and sound quality (in this Ron Howard film) that is not noticed on the standard DVD.

When watching this movie you must simply let your imagination go and drift into the land of 'Who-ville' (which is inside a single snow flake by the way) and be amazed at the characters and lifestyle of the villagers as their excitement builds up to Christmas day. This is definitely a film for children and adults to watch together.

Then of course comes the Grinch, who is played excellently by Jim Carrey (and if you liked the 'Mask' then your going to love this). I'm not going to spoil the plot for those that haven't seen this movie, but needless to say Jim Carry gets up to all sorts of mischief throughout, and will have you laughing all the way. The makeup not only on Jim Carrey but also the other 'Who-villers' is second to none, as are the special effects and scenery it has to be said.

The DVD contains an hour of 'Who-Mongous' extras but the Blu Ray version has a lot more on offer which is great value at under ten pounds on Amazon. So if you haven't got this double disc set in your Christmas collection, go and at get it now... I promise you all, you won't be disappointed.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Grinch >:D 28 Nov 2010
A Kid's Review
Format:DVD
Although I am ten years old I still LOVE this film and have done since I were very little. I still laugh at the silly and humorous things he gets up to! Great for ALL the family. Such a legendary DVD. Go on, buy it, have a laugh and watch it time and time and time and time again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the grinch
i chose this rating because it was good qua;ity my grandaughter love it she watches it over and over again
Published 23 hours ago by anne agnew
5.0 out of 5 stars The Grinch
This is a great film to watch at Christmas..Must be Jim Carrey at his best..A film for all ages...A keeper
Published 1 month ago by cara
4.0 out of 5 stars funny
this was bought as a gift for the child of a friend, I was told that he laughed a lot during this film
Published 2 months ago by A. Tyerman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great film
As usual no film jargon.
Love this film. It is colourful, well directed, superbly acted by all the cast, who seem to enjoy making it. Amazing film sets. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. J. Chippendale
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT
Love this film and watch it, along with my other considered classics, at Christmas time to get me in the festive mood. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carolyn MOULET
5.0 out of 5 stars great
As usual, excellent service and product, very pleased with it, I shall order more from the same site in the future
Published 2 months ago by Janice Starnes
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing Classic Christmas film!
How could you not love The Grinch. I wanted to get it but deep down I wanted it on High Definition hence why it got it on Blu-ray! I always keep hoping for a sequel to it though.
Published 2 months ago by kallumsmart
4.0 out of 5 stars sooo funny
love this film but needed to add to my xmas pile of files.
whats not to love about the grinch
Published 2 months ago by debs4g
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this film!
I bought this for myself as I love Christmas films and this is one of my favourites! I have seen The Grinch countless times but I still watch it over and over again, my 2 year old... Read more
Published 3 months ago by kaybailey
5.0 out of 5 stars essential Christmas viewing
We watch this each year as a family and know the best lines. We wanted in in high def and this is great.
Published 3 months ago by Dr. Martin J. Sadler
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