Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Grinchmas Edition [Blu-ray]

Director: Ron Howard Ron Howard

Overview

He's mean, he's green, and he's doesn't like the Yuletide season one bit -- Jim Carrey stars in this live-action adaptation of the classic children's story by Dr. Seuss (aka Theodore Geisel). High atop Mt. Crumpet, the Grinch (Carrey) observes the residents of Whoville joyously preparing to celebrate Christmas. The Grinch was born in Whoville years ago, but was shunned due to his scary appearance, and his unrequited love for Martha May Whovier has turned him bitter; the good cheer of the Whos has been a thorn in his side ever since. Finally the Grinch decides he's had enough of all this happiness, and with the wary aid of his dog Max, the Grinch conspires to steal Christmas from Whoville, making off with their presents, holiday decorations, Christmas trees, and everything else used to enjoy the holiday. Molly Shannon, Christine Baranski, Jeffrey Tambor, and Clint Howard play several of the citizens of Whoville, while Anthony Hopkins narrates (taking over from the late Boris Karloff, who memorably read Dr. Seuss' story in Chuck Jones' 1966 animated adaptation of the story). Ron Howard directs.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/13/2015
UPC:	0025192309311
Original Release:	2000
Rating:	PG
Source:	UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound]
Language:	English
Time:	1:45:00
Sales rank:	2,939

Special Features

Deleted Scenes; Outtakes; Spotlight on Location; Who School; Makeup Application and Design; Seussian Set Decoration; Visual Effects; Faith Hill "Where Are You Christmas?" Music Video; Theatrical Trailer; Feature Commentary with Director Ron Howard

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jim Carrey	The Grinch,Performer
Taylor Momsen	Cindy Lou Who
Jeffrey Tambor	Mayor May Who
Bill Irwin	Lou Lou Who
Jeremy Howard	Drew Lou Who,Whobris,Elderly Timekeeper,Surprised Who
Kelley	Max
Christine Baranski	Martha May Whovier
T.J. Thyne	Stu Lou Who
Molly Shannon	Betty Lou Who
Rachel Bailit	Nurse Who
Josh Ryan Evans	Grinch
Lacey Kohl	Christina Whoterberry
Nadja Pionilla	Junie
Jim Meskimen	Officer Wholihan
Michael Dahlen	Customer
Frankie Ray	Who
David Costabile	Biker Who
Mary Stein	Miss Rue Who
James Ritz	Crazy Mose
Deep Roy	Post Office Clerk
Jessica Sara	Sophie
Mason Lucero	Who Boy
Ben Bookbinder	May Who
Michaela Gallo	School Girl
Landry Allbright	Martha
Reid Kirchenbauer	Kid, Whobris
Rachel Winfree	Rose
Rebecca Chace	Shopper
Suzanne Krull	Shopper
Steve Kehela	Shopper
Lillias White	Shopper
Rain Pryor	Shopper
John Alexander	Shopper
Kevin Isola	Tree Trimmer
Mindy Sterling	Clarnella
Gavin Grazer	Yodeler
Walter Franks	Clerk
Clay Martinez	Cook,Cook
Q'Orianka Kilcher	Little Choir Member
Caroline Williams	Tiny Who Woman
John Short	Tiny Who Man
Grainger Esch	Near Miss Who
Eva Burkley	Pudding Chef
Charles Croughwell	Balloon Who
Anthony Hopkins	Narrator,Narrator
James Horner	Conductor,Composer
Vangelis	Performer
Mariah Carey	Performer
Kriste Collins	Performer
Faith Hill	Performer
Byron Gallimore	Performer
Boris Karloff	Actor
June Foray	Actor
Dal McKennon	Actor
Thurl Ravenscroft	Actor
Verne Troyer	Band Member
Frank Welker	Voices
Richard Horvitz	Voices
Tommy Karlsen	Voices
Catherine Baranov	Actor

Technical Credits

Jeffrey Price

Dave Mandel

Jeff Schaffer

Alec Berg

Peter S. Seaman

Ron Howard	Director,Producer
Jeffrey Price	Screenwriter
Dave Mandel	Screenwriter,Screenwriter
Jeff Schaffer	Screenwriter
Alec Berg	Screenwriter
Brian Grazer	Producer
Lee Berger	Executive Producer
Mark Franco	Executive Producer
Todd Hallowell	Executive Producer,Producer
Charles Croughwell	Stunts,Stunts
Janet Hirshenson	Casting
Jane Jenkins	Casting
David Sanger	Special Effects
Kevin Mack	Special Effects
Scott Shields	Special Effects
Garv Thorp	Special Effects
Kurt Williams	Special Effects
Chuck Jones	Director
Peter S. Seaman	Screenwriter
Michael Benefield	Special Effects
Kevin Abercrombie	Stunts
Bernd Angerer	Special Effects
Rita Ryack	Executive Producer
David MacMillan	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Prepare the Roast Beast and get set to feast your eyes on director Ron Howard's spectacular live-action film of the cherished Dr. Seuss story about a holiday-hating Grinch who tries to put the kibosh on Christmas. Even if the production misses the simple charm of Dr. Seuss' classic 1957 book or Chuck Jones's beloved 1966 animated adaptation, it is a dizzying wonder of over-the-top performances and creative set design. Howard's Whoville makes Blade Runner's vision of a future Los Angeles look like Mayberry, RFD. Jim Carrey, with an invaluable assist from Oscar-winning makeup maestro Rick Baker, brings the Grinch to roaring, ranting life in a bravura performance. A stellar ensemble cast lends able comic support: Christine Baranski is perfect as the Grinch's childhood sweetheart; Jeffrey Tambor (Larry Sanders) scores, too, as the mean green one's lifelong nemesis. Bill Irwin and Molly Shannon are the holiday-harried parents of the adorable Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen), who melts the Grinch's cold, cold heart, and Anthony Hopkins lends a touch of class as the film's narrator. Kids will delight in the antics of Max, the Grinch's dog and reluctant partner-in-crime. The Grinch is a perfect holiday gift, as the DVD offers a sleigh-load of extras, including deleted scenes, a gag outtake reel, segments on the film's production and character design, a Faith Hill music video, and "Max's Playhouse," which contains sing-along, read-along, and play-along activities for children.