This is a staple of the holiday X-mas season, one of those cartoons I watched every year as a child and one of the best. By now, most know the story as the mean old Grinch who lives in a cave simply hates Christmas. He hates all the noise from the presents, hates the singing, and hates the feast. Well this year things are going to be different as he is going to steal Christmas! He is going to take all the toys so he will not have to listen to the racket they make and he is going to take the food as well. When the inhabitants of Whoville awake they are going to encounter a sad scene and the Grinch for once will be happy. This one is rather funny as the Grinch puts antlers on his dog and makes himself a cheap Santa costume to sneak into town and loot the presents. They would make a live action version starring Jim Carey, but I have never seen it and have no real urge to. This little cartoon is short and sweet and to the point and I do not see this one needing any extending. In fact, you extend it and I am sure what you have is the same film only with a lot of pointless padding. Of course, the cynical side of me does not think this one would end as happily in the world today as if someone stole the gifts he would probably be dragged out of his home and beaten to death because these days it is pretty much all about the presents.
Review of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
(1966 TV Movie)
You're a mean one, but a good one Mr. Grinch.
1 December 2011