SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

I am 19 and some cartoons don't appeal to me anymore. This is one. 2 years ago I saw it and I was enjoying it and wanting to watch something else at the same time. I still enjoy it, it just doesn't have the same appeal. Since I half enjoy it, I am giving half the stars. If you still enjoy it, great. I still recommend it, despite my low rating. I will probably see it again one day to see if the child in me enjoys it again.I hope my review makes since.

I saw this classic when I was a kid and I loved it until this day. When I heard Chuck Jones did it, I was surprised because of the animation and style looked similar to his Bugs Bunny, Coyote and Roadrunner and Tom and Jerry cartoons. However, I got more surprised when I heard that Boris Karloff not only voiced The Grinch, but narrated it very well. My love grew stronger because back then, when I was a teenager, I was starting to fall into the field of classic horror films. I knew Boris Karloff played the Frankenstein Monster and Imhotep The Mummy. He had this calm British voice. As for the songs, well they are as timeless as the special itself! Albert Hague made the music to it and I was surprised that he was the music teacher in the original FAME. My favorite song is "You're a mean one Mr. Grinch" because when you hear it you can't stop and think of all those disgusting things that come to our mind when we hear the song. Forget about Ron Howard's adaptation with Jim Carrey because that one is complete and utter garbage catered for those who watch wacky cartoons on such cable channels as Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. Bottom line: This animated special is timeless and it must be watched for new generations of audiences.

The classic story from Dr. Suess tells us the story of the Grinch (Boris Karloff), the grumpy old miser who hated the cheer and happiness of the Christmas season. So he sets out to ruin Christmas. If I write anymore I'll end up spoiling the movie, but I think everyone has seen it already. And why not. It's a perfect Holiday treasure that perfectly captures the charm and subtle message of the original story. This is the perfect holiday short to show your kids. I watch it every Christmas, and I'm sure a lot of other people do too. Not to mention Karloff's voice is great. It reminds us that the true meaning of Christmas (besides Jesus's birth) is to spend time with our families. Merry Christmas.

This may be a TV short. But it's more true and more close to the Dr. Seuss classic book about meaning and lessons for young minds as children. The story is about a green, mean creature steals Christmas by dressing as Santa Clause on Christmas Eve, and stealing everyone's Christmas presents. How the Grinch Stole Christmas the 1966 version is a true animated classic with a good message at the end that will truly tech kids to respect what their got and be grateful of what their got. The narration in this is almost close to perfect, because the writer's really put in so much into this trying to be like the classic book. Overall this version is more better than the other bad versions like: The Cat in the Hat (2003) / How the Grinch stole Christmas (2000).