How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)★ 6.6/10

This film is the perfect holiday watch, capturing the season’s spirit. Jim Carrey’s signature facial expressions are on full display, as they have been since “The Mask”, and while his over-the-top style feels repetitive, it’s hard to imagine him dialing it down without losing his charm. Such is the paradox of a performer so defined by his singular style.

A live-action film with the vibrant energy of an animated cartoon. From the quirky character designs and exaggerated vocal deliveries to the slapstick moments reminiscent of “Tom and Jerry”, the film embraces a unique aesthetic. That said, it leans heavily into the grotesque, pushing the boundaries of what might even qualify as B-movie elements for a children’s film. Still, the young actors are undeniably adorable and bring a lightheartedness that offsets the bizarre visuals.

The film is unique and entertaining, primarily due to Jim Carrey’s engaging performance and its theatrical, cartoonish approach. These elements elevate the movie, creating a live-action experience that feels as whimsical as animation. However, the story is undeniably aimed at younger audiences, making it a delightful pick for kids but less so for adults.

The logic and details of many old films may not hold up under close examination, and the visual effects definitely can't compete with the level of sophistication we have today. However, what makes those films timeless is their key message. This film conveys that Christmas isn't about presents but about spending time with family, and coupled with the male lead's excellent acting and funnily exaggerated expressions, as well as the general lightheartedness, make it a decent movie. One minor drawback, however, is how average the special effects are for a movie made in 2000.

Noisy conflicts followed by noisy reconciliations. The most clear-headed and action-oriented person in the crowd is the little girl with long eyelashes who hasn't even grown into a Who nose yet. She single-handedly fights back against the commercialization of Christmas, bringing Christmas back to its simple, joyful, and loving essence. The Grinch's school days remind me of "Wonder" - not every "outsider" is lucky enough to have a warm childhood, and the rest may spend a lifetime healing from it.

It's really unique, especially the performances. I think it's even better than the animated version, one being Jim Carrey's involvement, and the other being the dramatic exaggerated performances. The live-action film manages to capture the same magic as the animation, which is quite impressive. However, the juvenile story doesn't resonate with me. It’s just not my thing...

I gotta be honest and say that Grinch's makeup is plain ugly. I just can't force myself to ignore this fact. However, the reflection on the meaning of Christmas is actually good - what's more important than Christmas presents is being with the people we love and cherish.

This was, by far, Jim Carrey's best performance. And I don't even get me started on costume and make up, this was an overall superb job, bless everyone who was a part of this project.

Classics always return, and this time it was the turn of the grumpiest Christmas character of all. A perfect movie to enjoy with the family during the holidays.

Clásico. Pero creo que más es el personaje que la película en si.
PD: vean los videos del Grinch en Universal.

Es la primera vez que veo el Grinch en pantalla grande, ya que desde 1999, hasta el 2014, desaparecieron los cines en i ciudad, el Cusco. quedé gratamente sorprendido por la producción y por supuesto por la genial actuación de Jim Carrey, debo lamentar sin embargo el haberla visto doblada, pues definitivamente no se aprecia la música ni las voces tal como fueron concebidas. Me reí con las bromas del personaje. El mensaje, me encanta, y no hay nada con espíritu realmente navideño como el Grinch, una de las mejores actuaciones de la película es la de Max, uf ese perro lo hace excelente y, por supuesto los elogios a los entrenadores y fotógrafos. Me encantó la película no le pongo un 10 solo porque olvidan que el sentido de la navidad no son los regalos, decoración o cena, tampoco la unión familiar y la reconciliación. El verdadero sentido de la navidad es Cristo, y su nacimiento como un niño en un lejano pueblo de Belén