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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) Rank 3 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) a score of 3.4333 out of 4

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Audio Revolution

As you read this, somewhere in Hollywood, Jim Carrey is on a soundstage in green makeup, playing a creation so mean that his very name is now used to denote grouchy stinginess: the Grinch. While Carrey is no slouch as a performer, heâ��s going to have to ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at Audio Revolution

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When the name "Chuck Jones" pops up, I'd bet that most people immediately think of Looney Tunes cartoons. After all, that's where he made his claim to fame, and I believe that most people would associate him with that material. ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at DVD MovieGuide

Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)

As soon as you pop this single sided DVD in your player, you are presented with a menu screen giving you a choice of which of the two programs you wish to play. Of course, I went first to the Grinch. HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! is one of my personal ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)

Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)

Of all the animated Christmas specials that I enjoyed during my childhood, HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! was my favorite because it featured the voice of horror movie icon Boris Karloff. I grew up on all the old Universal horror movies and loved this ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)

Albuquerque Alibi (Devin D. O'Leary)

In a bit stolen years later for Nightmare Before Christmas, the Grinch bum rushes Santa's show and takes over the fat guy's nighttime rounds. The Grinch isn't exactly terrifying (plus he has that change of heart at the end); still, watching the ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at Albuquerque Alibi (Devin D. O'Leary)

Tracksounds! (Christopher Coleman)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas has become a Holiday classic and no small part of that is the unforgettable music. It is most noted for its memorable lyrics, penned by the good Dr. Seuss, himself, Ted Geisel. Unfortunately the remainder of the music is ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at Tracksounds! (Christopher Coleman)