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Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas/Horton Hears a Who | 
 enlarge | Director: Ben Washam
Actors: June Foray, Boris Karloff, Thurl Ravenscroft
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  157 reviews
Sales Rank: 196
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Enhanced, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6
MPN: WARD65409D
ISBN: 0790751879
UPC: 012569540927
EAN: 9780790751870
ASIN: B00004VVP9
Theatrical Release Date: December 23, 1966
Release Date: October 31, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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This all-time classic now has Horton Hears a Who! on the same video for a great double bill. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
To heck with the kids--this is one of the best holiday presents you can give yourself. Adapted from the children's book by Dr. Seuss, this charming story is one to watch every holiday season. It is just edgy enough to help you forget the more cloying aspects of Christmas, yet it is also sweet enough to remind you of the reason for all that holiday cheer. Animation genius Chuck Jones directed this 1966 television production featuring the voice of Boris Karloff as the mean greenie. Bitter and selfish, the Grinch decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, the sweet little folk who live at the bottom of his mountain home. When little Cindy Loo Who returns his hateful act with kindness, she melts the old miser's heart. There are many reasons to watch this: inventive wordplay, Karloff's impressive narration, and a very memorable soundtrack. --Rochelle O'Gorman Horton Hears a Who!
Chuck Jones was chief animator on this lively adaptation of the famous book by Dr. Seuss. The story of a friendly elephant named Horton who discovers--deep inside a daisy--a tiny city called Whoville with tiny, intelligent residents--this film (fleshed out a bit from the source) is strong on character and has striking, appealing visuals. The little folks of Whoville, with their natural air of aristocracy, are a kick, and when they come to see Horton as a hero for his democratic view of all life big and small, the effect is quite touching. This should be a real treat for kids already familiar with the book, and just might inspire those who haven't read it to pick it up. --Tom Keogh
Product Description
The whos of whoville come face to face with the menace of the world at large in two animated dr. Seuss favorites. Special features: pencil sketches of the grinch and horton jump to musical selections songs in the key of grinch interviews with albert hague and vocalist thurl ranvenscroft and much more. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 10/04/2005 Starring: Animated Run time: 60 minutes Rating: Nr
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| Customer Reviews: Read 152 more reviews...
 CHRISTMAS AND THE GRINCH November 25, 2008
S.D.S (MARYLAND)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
What is christmas without the classic Grinch who stole Christmas. Boris Karloffs narrative and the Dr Seuss tale create a timeless classic loved by those young and old. A great treat for the whole family to watch. Ill have my 2 girls and wife together to watch this classic and bring in the holidays the way it should be. DOnt forget little cindy lou who ,who was no more than 2. CLASSIC
It Isn't Christmas Without The Grinch November 16, 2008
Jason Knapp (New York, NY, USA)
Dr. (Theodore Geisel) Seuss's story of a mean-spirited creature who discovers the real meaning of the holiday was a lovely story to begin with. But director Chuck Jones's contribution made the story truly poignant.
During the war, the two had collaborated on a series of animated shorts for service men featuring Private Snafu. Afterward, Jones returned to directing those wonderful animated shorts from Warner Brothers and Seuss went on to write a score of children's books. Their reunion produced this seamless blend of heartfelt sentiment refracted through the lens of a Looney Tunes sensibility.
Veteran voice actors help to round out the piece, but it's Boris Karloff's brilliant story telling and his voice of the Grinch we remember.
A True Classic November 14, 2008
Janece Smith
I waited each to see some of my favorite shows as a child, Rudolph, Frosty and of course the Grinch.
I never grew tired of these shows when I was younger and they still entrhall me, and my child, today.
This is a great version of the Grinch in terms of the quality of the video and if you like the show, it is a worthwhile addition so you can see it more than just once a year.
Ahhh, memories... November 12, 2008
CherryCarey (Southwest Washington)
I absolutely love my copy of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears a Who. I did not notice any color variations or strange sound effects, so I'm guessing some people received a bad copy. However, this version is wonderful! I enjoyed reading Dr. Seuss growing up and this movie brings up happy childhood memories of Christmas! This is a great Christmas story for all ages with a good message behind it!
 An insult to the source material October 8, 2008
B. Breakstone (Republic of Texas)
0 out of 10 found this review helpful
Dr. Seuss' classic holiday story was already adapted for the screen in a beloved animated version by Chuck Jones. This gratingly unfunny retread fails its predecessors in every way. It's just awful.
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