Review of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) by Tony S — 05 Mar 2012

A film that changes the grinch into a mad scientist who hates Christmas because of his childhood.

This review of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) was written by Tony S on 05 Mar 2012.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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