Jeri Jacquin
On Bluray/DVD and Digital HD from director Ron Howard and
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is amazing holiday fun with Dr. Seuss’
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS.
In the land
of Whoville
Mayor Maywho (Jeffrey Tambor) along with his sidekick
Whobris (Clint Howard) are preparing for the Who-bilation that brings everyone
close – well, except for one person. Up on the mountain lives the Grinch (Jim
Carrey), an unhappy Who-villain who doesn’t see how anything good can come of
Christmas.
Cindy Lou has the idea to get to know the Grinch and starts
by talking to those who knew him growing up. Martha May Whovier (Christine
Baranski) told her story about a young Grinch has how badly he was treated by
Who-children but it is clear she still has feelings for the Grinch.
Going up the mountain, Cindy Lou meets the Grinch and tells
him that he is chosen to be the Cheer-meister at the Who-bilation. Convincing
him to join them in town, the Grinch dresses for the occasion in his own unique
way. Once in town he joins in the festivities but all too quickly it turns into
mayhem.
Returning to his lair, he plans to make Christmas less
jovial for the town people. The best way for him to do this is by stealing
their holiday. Waiting until Christmas Eve, the Grinch slinks and slithers
through every Who home taking anything that might bring cheer!
That’s when the unexpected happens and the holiday as they
all know it changes them all!
Carrey as the Grinch is absolutely stunning and he has been
welcome into our homes since the film’s release in 2000. He brought humor,
laughter, craziness and green to levels that will never be duplicated. The
original animated classic How the Grinch
Stole Christmas first arrived on television in 1966 and it was a revelation
for the holidays. Carrey brought the character alive in ways that continue to
delight families. No one else could have pulled this off – no one.
Irwin and Shannon as Cindy Lou’s parents are delightful and
loving towards their daughter and crazy about the Who holidays. They are
festive and fun wanting love and joy for the holidays. Tambor is crazy good as
the Mayor and Howard as his sidekick is equally hilarious. Baranski as Martha
May is Who-ville’s Jessica Rabbit! She is sweet and feeling a bit nostalgic
towards the Grinch and I loved her performance.
The absolute winner here is Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou. She
is delightful, adorable, sassy, hilarious, giggly and a voice that just
resonate into all of our childhoods. I love her gutsy spirit and no nonsense
when it comes to believing that the Grinch has every right to be considered a
member of Who-ville’s citizenry.
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has just added an
amazing film to their library and making it available for us all to experience
and re-experience in our own home theatres. There are films of every genre
available from scary to drama to family films. For more of what they have to
offer please visit www.uphe.com.
The Bluray/DVD includes the Bonus Features of Deleted Scenes, Spotlight on Location, Who
School Makeup Application and Design, Seussian Set Decoration, Visual Effects,
Faith Hill’s song “Where Are You Christmas”, Theatrical Trailer and Feature Commentary by Director Ron Howard.
How can anyone not have this film for the holidays?
Especially now that it is wrapped in a fur cover that is totally awesome and
Grinchy! Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS has become an iconic part of
the holidays for everyone.
The message of love, friendship, belief, reconnection and
forgiveness are everything we have come to celebrate about the holidays. From
memorable moments of song to watching the Grinch’s heart go from two sizes to
small to enormous, gather the family together one more time to laugh and love
Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS.
In the end – He puts the mean in green!
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