How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Deluxe Edition)

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Deluxe Edition)
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DVD Details

  • Rated: Not Rated
  • Run Time: 26 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
  • Released: August 11, 2009
  • Originally Released: 1966
  • Label: Warner Home Video

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Entertainment Reviews:

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AUDIENCE SCORE
User Ratings: 121,936
Rating: 4/4 -- 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. Full Review
Combustible Celluloid
Dec 30, 2006
The special works because of its surprisingly sentimental climax, one that comes by its emotion honestly, as the Grinch realizes the Christmas spirit is indomitable, no matter what he does to stop it. Full Review
AV Club
Nov 20, 2018
This lusty, garishly colored, good-hearted cartoon was a wonderful, awful idea. Full Review
TIME Magazine
Aug 31, 2008
I've always thought Boris Karloff's last great role was as the snarling, malevolent voice of the Grinch in this 1966 television cartoon. Full Review
Chicago Reader
Mar 10, 2008
Rating: 4/4 -- 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. Full Review
Reno Gazette-Journal
Dec 1, 2006
A seasonal classic. Full Review
Time Out
Feb 9, 2006
The story might be familiar, but watching The Grinch tiptoe around to "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" always brings a surge of fuzzy nostalgia every Christmas season that never seems to get old. Full Review
indieWire
Nov 30, 2018

Product Description:

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.

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Product Info

  • Sales Rank: 113,743
  • UPC: 883929042258
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
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