Review of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) by Aaron B — 24 Dec 2013

A bad mix of Jim Carrey with a classic Christmas story. The original Dr Suess movie was magnificent, this was loud and obnoxious.

This review of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) was written by Aaron B on 24 Dec 2013.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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