The curmudgeonly recluse Grinch, who hates Christmas, becomes annoyed with the out-of-control Christmas festivities in Whoville, the town lying below his cave dwelling on Mt. Crumpit. But after the Gr...( read more  read more... )inch conspires to deprive the Who's of their favorite holiday by sneaking into town on Christmas eve to steal everything associated with the holiday, he learns that the spirit of Christmas goes much deeper than tinsel and toys.

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DVD Release Date: November 20, 2001

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February 5, 2008
David Edelstein, Slate

Five-year-olds might go for it, but people who grew up with Jones' version will be looking at their watches and grinding their teeth. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

I think a lot of children are going to look at this movie with perplexity and distaste. full review

January 1, 2000
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Numbingly unhip, nonsensical and just plain dull story. full review

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