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How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

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Reviews Counted:20

Fresh:20

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.9/10

Runtime: 53 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: With the talents of Chuck Jones, Boris Karloff, and Dr. Seuss combined, there was almost no way this could be anything but an instant classic. Watched regularly every holiday season and beloved by... With the talents of Chuck Jones, Boris Karloff, and Dr. Seuss combined, there was almost no way this could be anything but an instant classic. Watched regularly every holiday season and beloved by children and cynical adults alike, this animated gem is just that and more. Boris Karloff narrates and stars as the odious Mr. Grinch, the sinister green monster who plots to steal all the Christmas presents in the town of Whoville. All goes well with his dastardly plan until little Cindy Loo Who (who was no more than two) gums up the works with her innocent Christmas spirit. Jones directed, with Karloff supplying the sweetly sinister narration and voice of the Grinch. The story is from the book by Dr. Seuss. Thurl Ravenscroft (of "Tony the Tiger" breakfast commercial fame) provides the memorable bass singing voice for the tune "You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch." Filled with close attention to comic detail, memorable characterizations, and delightful wordplay, this is essential holiday viewing for the whole family. [More]

Starring: Thurl Ravenscroft, Hans Conreid, June Foray

Starring: Thurl Ravenscroft, Hans Conreid, June Foray

Director: Chuck Jones

Director: Chuck Jones
Story: Dr. Seuss
Composer: Albert Hague, Eugene Poddany

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Sep 29, 1998

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04/03/09
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

This lusty, garishly colored, good-hearted cartoon was a wonderful, awful idea.

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08/31/08
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I've always thought Boris Karloff's last great role was as the snarling, malevolent voice of the Grinch in this 1966 television cartoon.

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03/10/08
J. R. Jones
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
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Classic Christmas animated tale, a perennial on TV.

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03/08/08
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
Video-Reviewmaster.com

Chuck Jones's wonderful 1966 television special remains a model of economy, taking Dr. Suess's simple tale and perfectly stretching it out to 26 minutes.

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12/30/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Forget director Ron Howard's ill-conceived, live-action version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The only cinematic take the story needed was released as an animated television special in 1966.

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12/01/06
Forrest Hartman
Forrest Hartman
Reno Gazette-Journal

It's the kind of weirdly clever, yet innocent and kid-friendly, product that forces me to use this tired cliché -- they just don't make 'em like this any more

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09/20/06
David Bezanson
David Bezanson
Filmcritic.com

A seasonal classic.

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02/09/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out

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06/26/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
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06/01/05
Michael Szymanski
Michael Szymanski
International Press Academy

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04/09/04
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

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01/16/04
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

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09/27/03
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

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06/20/03
Nell Minow
Nell Minow
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

I love Rankin-Bass, sure, but give me this any and every Christmas.

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05/14/03
Widgett Walls
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12/24/02
David Poland
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11/25/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Christmas isn't Christmas without the Grinch.

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07/26/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Like fine wine, it just gets better every darn year.

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07/26/02
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

In the middle of a frantic Christmas season, there is no better respite from the buy-me commercialism of the holidays than this short, but poignant story by Dr. Seuss.

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01/01/00
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
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