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The Grinch- a classic holiday story about spreading love and joy, embracing the Christmas spirit, and learning to accept our differences. Being a classic, The Grinch has obviously had a couple spin-offs and remakes. So, which one is best?
The original 1966 movie adaptation of the Grinch is only 26 minutes long, filled with iconic animation and catchy songs; you’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. We all know how the story goes: a mean, christmas-hating grinch lives up on a mountain near a village that loves christmas. It’s mostly left to the imagination why the Grinch hated Christmas, it's famously narrated that “No one quite knows the reason.” The guess Doctor Suess offered was “It could be his head wasn’t screwed on just right. It could be, perhaps his shoes were too tight. But I think that the most likely reason of all, may have been that his heart was two sizes too small.” This is one of a few lines that are featured in every Grinch movie, and both of the next two adaptations go on to explore the Grinch’s real relationship with and hatred of christmas.
There is something to be said about the uncanny valley, unsettling energy that Jim Carrey’s Grinch brings to the table, but honestly, the slightly off-putting visuals are quickly forgotten about due to the wonderful addition of Martha May Who, a character who provides a backstory into the Grinch’s life. In the original film, we don’t really understand exactly why the Grinch’s heart is two sizes too small (granted, it was only 26 minutes,) something that this movie turns on its head. It's a nice deviation, in our opinion, because it gives us insight into why the Grinch hates christmas- not that he just “does.”
The most recent adaptation of the Grinch was probably our favorite; the other two are not far behind. Coming out in 2018, it feels very modern and fun without taking away any of the doctor suess-esk charm. The animation is warm and bright, and the original music is covered in interesting and different ways, such as Tyler the Creator singing You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. This movie, similar to the Jim Carrey grinch, takes on the traumas of childhood as a way to account for the Grinch’s hatred of Christmas. This movie definitely can resonate with some people on a very personal level, holidays aren’t always the happiest times for everyone. This adaptation showed the way compassion and kindness (through a source like Cindy Lou Who) can really change outlook on life. We might even admit a few tears were shed at the end of this movie.
The Grinch- a classic holiday story about spreading love and joy, embracing the Christmas spirit, and learning to accept our differences. Being a classic, The Grinch has obviously had a couple spin-offs and remakes. So, which one is best?
The original 1966 movie adaptation of the Grinch is only 26 minutes long, filled with iconic animation and catchy songs; you’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. We all know how the story goes: a mean, christmas-hating grinch lives up on a mountain near a village that loves christmas. It’s mostly left to the imagination why the Grinch hated Christmas, it's famously narrated that “No one quite knows the reason.” The guess Doctor Suess offered was “It could be his head wasn’t screwed on just right. It could be, perhaps his shoes were too tight. But I think that the most likely reason of all, may have been that his heart was two sizes too small.” This is one of a few lines that are featured in every Grinch movie, and both of the next two adaptations go on to explore the Grinch’s real relationship with and hatred of christmas.
There is something to be said about the uncanny valley, unsettling energy that Jim Carrey’s Grinch brings to the table, but honestly, the slightly off-putting visuals are quickly forgotten about due to the wonderful addition of Martha May Who, a character who provides a backstory into the Grinch’s life. In the original film, we don’t really understand exactly why the Grinch’s heart is two sizes too small (granted, it was only 26 minutes,) something that this movie turns on its head. It's a nice deviation, in our opinion, because it gives us insight into why the Grinch hates christmas- not that he just “does.”
The most recent adaptation of the Grinch was probably our favorite; the other two are not far behind. Coming out in 2018, it feels very modern and fun without taking away any of the doctor suess-esk charm. The animation is warm and bright, and the original music is covered in interesting and different ways, such as Tyler the Creator singing You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. This movie, similar to the Jim Carrey grinch, takes on the traumas of childhood as a way to account for the Grinch’s hatred of Christmas. This movie definitely can resonate with some people on a very personal level, holidays aren’t always the happiest times for everyone. This adaptation showed the way compassion and kindness (through a source like Cindy Lou Who) can really change outlook on life. We might even admit a few tears were shed at the end of this movie.