Review of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) by Del T — 26 May 2012
Ron Howard's worst movie, and Carrey's least appealing performance since the Riddler.
This movie has none of the magic, Xmas spirit, and abundant joy to found in Suess' book, or in the cartoon from the 60's.
Yes, Ron has made clunkers before ( Grand Theft Auto, Willow ) but at least those films had some entertaining moments. Grinch has none. A stale, annoying, unimaginative unfunny miscalculation, on the order of past cinematic duds like Toys, Santa Claus:The Movie, and Howard the Duck.
Jim Carrey and the screenwriters must share in the blame. Jim's antic schtick and one-liners fall deadly flat. And unlike Robin Williams' Genie from "Alladin", which was good fun and clever, Carrey's Grinch grows tiresome.
What's most disappointing about Ron's movie ( and Carrey ) is that they commit the worst cinematic sin of all : they're boring.
Add to that the most grating Xmas songs in recent memory. James Horner seems to have channeled Barney the Dinosaur for inspiration.
All the kiddies in the theatre seemed to share my view. Half of them were constantly fidgiting from the start, or passed out asleep.
Parents, instead of the movie, read them the story, or rent the classic cartoon. Merry Xmas !!!!!
This review of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) was written by Del T on 26 May 2012.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.
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