Review of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) by Dylan D — 15 Sep 2013

Ron Howard's How the Grinch Stole Christmas is far removed from Seuss' original tale. Yes, its costumes, sets, and makeup applications are incredibly faithful, but don't be fooled. It may look the part, it may feel Seussian, it may resemble Jones' animated classic, but Howard's Grinch is a misguided Jim Carrey vehicle through and through.

It lacks the heart, soul, and honesty of its progenitors and, despite a lofty budget and some exceedingly bloated production values, fails to reproduce the emotional resonance of Jones' 1966 television special or Seuss' 1957 book.