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.
Product Identifiers
UPC
0025192067723
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3338420
Product Key Features
Actor
Jim Carrey, Christine Baranski, Jeffrey Tambor, Molly Shannon, Taylor Momsen
Director
Ronnie Howard, Ron Howard, Ronny Howard
Edition
Widescreen
Rating
G
Format
DVD
Release Year
2001
Movie/TV Title
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Genre
Comedy
Additional Product Features
Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
LeafCats
617
Film Country
USA
Display Format
Widescreen
Signal Standard
Dvd
Leading Role
Jim Carrey, Christine Baranski, Jeffrey Tambor, Taylor Momsen, Molly Shannon