How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...
Critics Sentiment
Grinch's heart grows hearing Whos sing Christmas carols
Flashback reveals young Grinch's humiliation and Martha May romance
The film jumps from its lowest point during the clumsy backstory flashbacks to its emotional peak when the Grinch's heart grows three sizes.
Critics were divided on this adaptation, praising Jim Carrey's committed performance and the film's visual spectacle while criticizing the bloated runtime and unnecessary backstory additions. The film succeeds most when focusing on Carrey's physical comedy and the core Christmas message, but struggles when stretching the simple original story into feature length. Despite its flaws, many reviewers found it entertaining and emotionally satisfying, particularly the climactic heart-growing sequence.
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Jim Carrey
Grinch
Taylor Momsen
Cindy Lou Who
Jeffrey Tambor
Mayor Augustus Maywho
Christine Baranski
Martha May Whovier
Bill Irwin
Lou Lou Who
Molly Shannon
Betty Lou Who
Clint Howard
Whobris
Josh Ryan Evans
8-Year-Old Grinch
Mindy Sterling
Clarnella
Bryce Dallas Howard
Surprised Who
Lacey Kohl
Christina Whoterberry
Rachel Winfree
Rose
Rance Howard
Elderly Timekeeper
Jeremy Howard
Drew Lou Who
T.J. Thyne
Stu Lou Who
Nadja Pionilla
Junie
Jim Meskimen
Officer Wholihan
Michael Dahlen
Customer
David Costabile
Biker Who
Mary Stein
Miss Rue Who
Crew
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