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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 .. Read more

Starring	Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Catherine Baranov, Molly Shannon
Director	Ron Howard
Genres	Children, Comedy, Family

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- "...Mr. Carrey's ability to pentrate his character's disguise and get away with his usual mugging and clowning is technically no small accomplishment..."
- 9537
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  A Family Film
  
  We expected good things from this movie and were not disappointed. My children really enjoyed it (age 4 and 5)and insisted on watching it 3 times in two days!!<... read more »
  
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  - Jaylol
  - East Sussex
  - 08 Nov 2003 at 09:31
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- - 1
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  Brilliant christmas film
  
  A very heart-warming comedy christmas film, if you haven't seen it.. why not? It's one of the best seasonal films you'll ever see. Great for adults ... read more »
  
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- - amyjayxx
  - 2 reviews
  - 09 Nov 2011 at 11:57
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  Fantastic, Marvelous, Superb
  
  Great story, set design and background give a real Dr Seuss atmosphere. Carrey plays the Grinch perfectly and Cindy Lou-Who is truly beautiful. One of my all ... read more »
  
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- - Ampy
  - 1 review
  - 20 Aug 2011 at 08:49
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  - 4
  Good for kids
  
  It was OK but better to watch at Xmas time
  
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- - Kirsty1
  - 86 reviews
  - Worcester
  - 08 Apr 2009 at 18:36
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  we really liked it
  
  My five year old loved this
  
  It got us feeling christmassy and if you love the Dr seuss books then this is a must
  
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- - a customer
  - Bolton
  - 01 Dec 2008 at 09:34
- - 2
  - 0
  The Grinch
  
  Lovely film, good few funny bits, nice visual colours, suitable for mostly children, my 7yr old has seen it so many times, that he now recites parts of the film... read more »
  
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  - Maesteg
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 10:39
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  The Grinch
  
  The Grinch is based on the famous Dr. Seuss story, this film is a live-action version of the tale where an outcast creature of a small town called Whoville (... read more »
  
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- - Cornetto
  - 959 reviews
  - Lancaster
  - 30 Apr 2007 at 21:57
- - 0
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  excellent
  
  this is a great family film, i loved it and so did my little kids, my son now wants this on dvd. have a good family fun evening in with this film.
  
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  - kent
  - 24 Mar 2007 at 11:55
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  - 2
  Garbage
  
  Complete and utter rubbish.
  
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- - a customer
  - UK
  - 28 Jan 2007 at 22:44
- - 0
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  Fantastic!
  
  My daughter who is 6 loves this film and will watch over and over. If you liked Cat in the Hat then this is similar.
  
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  - Hyde
  - 26 Oct 2006 at 20:21
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  - 1
  Not Bad!
  
  This was a big flop in my book because I expected more from Jim Carrey. The jokes weren't that funny and you get kind of fed up with Jim Carreys typical ... read more »
  
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- - Leon Blackwood
  - Newbury Park, Ilford, London
  - 16 Aug 2006 at 17:44
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- - 11
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  A Family Film
  
  We expected good things from this movie and were not disappointed. My children really enjoyed it (age 4 and 5)and insisted on watching it 3 times in two days!!<... read more »
  
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  - Jaylol
  - East Sussex
  - 08 Nov 2003 at 09:31
- - 4
  - 0
  A CHRISTMAS TREAT!
  
  I love THE GRINCH! based on Doctor Suess's How The Grinch Stole Christmas.{ Doctor Suess is one of my favourite authors - this story is so wacky!}
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  - NEWCASTLE
  - 04 Jul 2004 at 20:58
- - 3
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  Great for the kids
  
  A great comedy. Jim Carey is at his best in this film. A great watch. Not a film that can be seen over and over again.
  
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  - sleepy hollow
  - 01 Sep 2004 at 14:49
- - 2
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  Another classic Jim ...
  
  Another classic Jim Carey movie. Touching and very suitable for Christmas as it shows that Christmas isn't only about presents. Very funny at times.
  
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- - scchin#1
  - PLYMOUTH
  - 05 Jan 2004 at 11:15
- - 2
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  WICKED
  
  IT WAS VERY WICKED AND I LIKED THE PART WHEN THE GRINCH STEALS ALL THOSE PRESENTS AND THE CAT. IT WAS NICE AT THE END WHERE EVERYBODY WAS TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS... read more »
  
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- 56784
- - CHANDLER AGE 6
  - ENGLAND
  - 01 Dec 2004 at 17:48
- - 2
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  I didnt take it...
  
  This film is sentimental and funny and has enough to keep the kids amused but also a lot of grown up jokes too (not smutty for kids but enough to make you laugh... read more »
  
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- - wooo
  - cumbria
  - 21 Oct 2003 at 20:56
- - 2
  - 0
  The Grinch
  
  Lovely film, good few funny bits, nice visual colours, suitable for mostly children, my 7yr old has seen it so many times, that he now recites parts of the film... read more »
  
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  - Maesteg
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 10:39
- - 1
  - 0
  Brilliant christmas film
  
  A very heart-warming comedy christmas film, if you haven't seen it.. why not? It's one of the best seasonal films you'll ever see. Great for adults ... read more »
  
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- 1060496
- - amyjayxx
  - 2 reviews
  - 09 Nov 2011 at 11:57
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  MY DAUGHTER AND I BOTH...
  
  MY DAUGHTER AND I BOTH LOVED IT AND HAVE RATED IT 5 AS IT IS A CLASSIC FOR THE FUTURE
  
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- - marie#8
  - COMBER
  - 20 Feb 2004 at 22:57
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  Its got a kids rating ...
  
  Its got a kids rating but it aint worth it. Its a bad excuse for a movie. Jim Carry's worst film
  
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- - Jaimal#1
  - LEICESTER
  - 02 Mar 2004 at 10:55

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- The Grinch
  
  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 ...

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- The Grinch
  
  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 ...