The Grinch Movie Review (Starring Jim Carrey)

Ron Howard's live-action version of Dr Seuss is an enchanting fairy-tale immersed in boundless good cheer. Inside a snowflake, high atop Mount Crumpit, lives a mean-spirited recluse called The Grinch (Jim Carrey) with his pet hound Max. Wallowing in self-loathing and burdened with a heart two sizes too small, The Grinch shudders at the thought of the impending holiday season. So he resolves to make all of the Whos just as miserable as himself by stealing their presents, food and decorations. Disguising himself as Santa Claus and strapping a pair of fake antlers on to long-suffering Max, the Grinch makes his way into Whoville to deliver a very special Christmas grinching. During his sneaky mission, The Grinch meets an innocent little girl named Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) who hopes to reignite the community spirit in her family, neighbours and friends. The little girl's kindness and pure heart have a profound effect on the reclusive Grinch, and he unearths a long forgotten part of his soul. Together these kindred spirits find friendship and hope, and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. The Grinch is an immersive story full of heart-warming old-fashioned family values, breathtaking make-up and sets and lively direction, wrapped up in the magic of Carrey's manic central turn.Overall I would giv the film a 4 out of 5 and The Grinch is the perfect yuletide treat for the whole family, underpinned by a timely message about the commercialism of the festive season. An external movie review from another source known as "Rotten Tomatoes" can be found here