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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) Rank 5 Reviews
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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)
Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
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)
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)
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)
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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)
Time Out (Derek Adams)
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
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)
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)
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)
DVD MovieGuide
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
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, he’s going to have to ...read the complete Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie review at Audio Revolution
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)
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