How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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Matthew D A devilishly delightful animated film! How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) is a brisk and concise animated holiday heist like no other you have ever seen. Chuck Jones directed this little special with a clear and quick mind for effect edits and funny shots. His framing of The Grinch's ghoulish face is so hilarious just as his humor with Max the dog quite silly. I miss hand drawn animation like this dearly. The story is a nice parable for appreciating the finer things during Christmas time such as spending time with others and well wishing for the world at large. While The Grinch's own dejected and forlorn presence is charming is its own way, his change of heart into Whoville's holiday season hero. Boris Karloff narrates the story with a whimsical sense of sarcasm and wonder. His deep booming voice echoes effortless from the speakers. He really adds a certain pop to the sound of this animated special. His vocal talents also extend to The Grinch's own sinister snarl. He gave a fantastic voice acting performance here. Lastly, the music is as inspired as the story. Albert Hague's score is rising and iconic. He adds a warmth to each scene with his perfectly cued score to each action on screen. Similarly, the repeated theme song of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" is sung beautifully by Thurl Ravenscroft. Ravenscroft's deep vocal tone fits the tune's mischievous mood and cabaret genre. It is as memorable of a song as the special itself. I recommend How the Grinch Stole Christmas for every Christmas season with your family! It never gets old. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Bridger H Yeah its good and all but the Jim Carrey one is much better, and how did ELF get ranked under this Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Braydon C classic grinch media grinchtastic Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Andrew L Boris Karloff was The Morgan Freeman of his time. Thurl Ravenscroft singing of "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch," is still to do this day unmatched. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Jesse C the best christmas and grinch movie ever Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/24 Full Review Jeff Simply iconic; the story, the music, the animation. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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