How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

**T**_heme_- 9/10 **R**_ewatchibility_- 9/10 **A**_cting_- 9/10 **K**_inematography_- 10/10 **T**_ime_- 10/10 **Total** - 47/5 = ==9.4== When the minds of Dr. Seuss & Chuck Jones come together, a legend is born. A story not all that unique; the true meaning of Christmas & the invasiveness of commercialism. What makes this TV special unique is the ability to tell this cohesive story through rhyme and whimsical narration from Boris Karloff, limited yet still rhyming dialogue by the main character (also from Karloff), and a couple of earworm songs wrapped in under 30 minutes. That was the magic of Dr. Seuss, and for Chuck Jones to encapsulate that fast-paced story here was a testament to his talent as an animator and visionary. You can read the book, and you may watch any version you want, but this special deserves its place at the front of the line. >He puzzled and puzzed till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. Maybe Christmas, he thought... doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps... means a little bit more!

I have watched this movie many Christmases. This and A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS are my two most favourite TV Christmas movies. Dr.Seuss' verse, the animators' expansion of his book's illustrations, the music are all so memorable. The voice talent of Boris Karloff is iconic. And, who can resist Max and Cindy Lou Who? I've seen both Jim Carey's Movie and the recent animated extension of the story but they can't touch the original story. It is enough! It needs no embellishment. It stand the test of time. I give it a 10 (perfect) out of 10. [Animated Christmas Family Classic]