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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jim Carrey at his Over The Top best,
This review is from: The Grinch [DVD] (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.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
surprisingly Amazing,
This review is from: The Grinch [DVD] (DVD)
My mum bought this for my 3 year old sister for Christmas and as a result I was forced to watch this with the family. It had little appeal to me and even as a Jim Carrey fan, I was not looking forward to it. But wow was I wrong.Never judge a book (or DVD) by its cover. The storyline was solid and will leave a smile on your face and as for the script and the acting of Jim Carrey, both are first class. I was literally in pain from laughing so much and was surprised how witty the jokes were for a children's film. I recommend this to parents as a gift for their children of all ages and anyone who is a fan of comedy. This is my first and probably last review but I felt I just had to tell people to give this a chance and they will be surprisingly amazed at how much they enjoy this film. Jim Carrey in his element, a must buy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Grinch >:D,
A Kid's Review
This review is from: The Grinch [DVD] (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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