How the Grinch Stole Christmas (DVD, 2010, WS Collectors Edition DVD/CD)
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. Mark Deming, Rovi