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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) Rank 4 Reviews

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filmcritic.com (David Bezanson)

It's the kind of weirdly clever, yet innocent and kid-friendly, product that forces me to use this tired clich -- they just don't make 'em like this any more" ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at filmcritic.com (David Bezanson)

Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)

Forget director Ron Howard's ill-conceived, live-action version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas . The only cinematic take the story needed was released as an animated television special in 1966. ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)

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Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)

Chuck Jones's wonderful 1966 television special remains a model of economy, taking Dr. Suess's simple tale and perfectly stretching it out to 26 minutes. Boris Karloff provides the narration and the voice of the Grinch, and the only other casting is the ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)

DVD Verdict (Kevin Lee)

There's probably nobody in the civilized world today who hasn't ever been brought into contact with the works of Ted Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. At least for me, my formative childhood years were spent with the works of Dr. Seuss, and these ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at DVD Verdict (Kevin Lee)

Steve Rhodes

So what are the Christmas traditions at your home? At ours, for as long as I can remember, we have curled up on the sofa and watched DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (1966). ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at Steve Rhodes

Time Out (Derek Adams)

DVDTalk.com (Paul Mavis)

Still the single most popular animated holiday offering, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a brilliant mixture of Dr. Seuss' wonderfully playful storytelling, and Looney Tunes cruelty, courtesy of Chuck Jones. ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at DVDTalk.com (Paul Mavis)

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