RateItAll.com - The Opinion Network
1) Find and share opinions on anything; 2) Publish your own ratings list and share it on any site; 3) Make a little money

Ratings Breakdown

  • 7
  • 16
  • 14
  • 32
  • 169

Hottest Topics

Hottest Weblists

How the Grinch Stole ChristmasGet Rating Widget!

Overall Rating: 4.43 based on 238 ratings
ItemImage (Add description)

Your rating:     (Roll over your star rating, then click) (5=Great)
Notify me by email when someone comments on my review
Notify me by email when someone reviews this item
 

Reviews for How the Grinch Stole Christmas  1-57 OF 57

Browse next item:
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!
Sort items by:
REVIEWERRATING & REVIEW
hello469 (0)
08/28/2008
its a good movie i love watching this movie.

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Nillon24 (5)
08/28/2008
It's still funny after all these years. Gotta love that "Mr. Grinch" song. Also manages a "spirit of Xmas" message without having a Jesus agenda. (Charlie Brown, I'm looking at you)

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
twansalem (38)
08/28/2008
This is arguably the best of the Christmas cartoon specials. It's hard to beat Dr. Seuss.

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
®å©îñ Gî®l (0)
08/28/2008
how could you not like the grinch!

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Lauramanaen (1)
08/25/2008
However the original is the best

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
KRISTYN718 (0)
08/23/2008
A must see each and every Christmas....and any other time of year!

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
sfalconer (21)
04/27/2005
When they first announced that they were going to make this movie I wondered how they were going to stretch it out. Well the answer was to fill it with mindless filler that did not help the plot. The costumes are great and Jim is wonderful as usual but it just did not have a plot to make a movie. The dialog was bad as was most of the acting, sans Jim. Stop Ron before he makes another Dr. Seuss movie.

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Sharon3802 (0)
12/11/2004
This is a great special! Boris Karloff did a fantastic job as the narrator.

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
alpepper (21)
12/02/2004
I am rating the animated version. It's one of my favorites. Can you believe the story is narrated by Boris Karloff. I think I saw it when it first came out and have seen it just about every year since. The Movie was pretty good. Jim Carrey did a credible job of capturing the Grinch's personna.

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
peanuts53042 (0)
12/16/2003
you gotta love this classic

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
pikachan (0)
07/23/2003
An excellent christmas special. I watch it every christmas. A mean grinch that lives in a cave in a mountain near whoville where everyone loves christmas. The grinch hates christmas and gets an idea about stealing christmas. he disguises as santa and thinks that taking all the christmas related items would ruin christmas. But learns soon about the true meaning of christmas. A great story taken from Dr Seuss' book. a watchable christmas treat.

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
pigwiggle (0)
12/24/2002
This is the best Christmas special of a cartoon variety ever made. With Boris Karloff narrating it it is truely a classic. Forget the live version movie with Jim Carey, this is the one to watch.

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Jason1972 (3)
12/18/2002
Always a bona fide classic that'll never grow old.

  (4 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
hrod (0)
11/11/2002
An Oscar is in order for this one. The Grinch has it all. A great story by Dr.Suess,directed by the great Chuck Jones,and Boris Karloff is the narrator(and the voice of the Grinch too)what more do you need!.

  (3 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
lukskywlkr. (3)
10/24/2002
I watch this at least a half dozen times every Christmas season. It is a true classic. Just don't taint the good name of this cartoon by mentioning it in the same breath as the crappy Jim Carrey movie version.

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
LoneUSFullHouseFan (3)
03/30/2002
I still look forward to this every year. Don't get the live version though, it is garbage.

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Snoopy (4)
12/16/2001
It's a classic story, but it just doesn't hold my interest any more, unlike Charlie Brown's Christmas special. The live-action movie with Jim Carrey was refreshing and funny.

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
ellajedlicka21 (5)
12/15/2001
This has to be the most famous Christmas/holiday special known to America. Most everyone is familiar with and loves the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and his deft deception of Hooville.

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
CastleBee (83)
12/10/2001
I have been a fan of the great Dr. Seuss since I first heard the words "I am Sam, Sam I am" as a young child around 40 years ago. This wonderful short animated feature represents to me the height of the man's genius, the depth of his heart and his timeless appeal. It is simple, funny, intriguing and moving and has the unique ability to capture the true, meaning of Christmas. The Grinch is an exceptional blend of shear imagination and the very real message of hope, love and joy that we sometimes have to strain to see behind the more materialistic façade of the annual Christmas hoopla.

  (5 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Potch1214 (0)
11/27/2001
The classic. That voice, that sneer, those Who's & Boris Karloff just for kicks. This and Charlie Brown are the two best ever made. Dr. Seuss was a genius! The story of the Grinch is a classic and recommended for kids of all ages!

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Molfan (58)
10/02/2001
One of the more original Christmas stories. I have been watching this since it came out in the mid sixties. and now my children watch it every year. A mean old Grinch with a small heart lives on top of a mountain and hates Christmas and the joy and happiness that goes with it. He vows to steal Christmas. On Christmas Eve. He goes to the town with his little dog Max. and steals everthing. Yet he finds out that the towns people were still happy without the "things" they lost and still celebrated. AFter an "accident" the Grinches heart grows Larger and joins the town people in their celebration.A real nice Christmas story.

  (5 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
afterglow70 (0)
06/21/2001
My all time childhood favorite. This special was the best part of Christmas. Took the kids to see the movie when it came out and they loved it. Jim Carrey did a phenomenal job of the Gridge.

  (3 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
travolta_lover (0)
06/19/2001
An awsume show!It is one that you definetly make a point to watch every year!

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Beach Bum (0)
06/16/2001
You're a mean one....Mr. Grinch!

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Spiralingmarce (0)
05/21/2001
There's just something about a Dr. Seuss cartoon to teach kids the value of things. The Whos are often a little TOO cute, but it's forgivable if it keeps the kids busy, right?

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
fogno (0)
05/14/2001
my all-time favorite. great tunes, great animation.

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
angel859500 (0)
12/23/2000
I love the original Grinch, and have yet to see the Jim Carrey remake. I have always loved the original and hope that the remake doesn't destoy it.

  (7 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
flai4749om (0)
12/14/2000
It's sad to say but this simple half-hour cartoon is SO much better than the multi-million dollar Jim Carrey spectacle. The Grinch rules! (As the song so eloquently puts it: "Stink, stank, stunk.")

  (3 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
PoorOldEdgarDerby (4)
09/22/2000
Can't beat the Grinch for a Christmas special. What a wonderful treat that so many of these specials that were just coming out when I was a kid are still around today and are popular with every generation. Mmmhh roast beast...

  (9 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
wild8266om (0)
07/16/2000
Please do not make a movie out of this. Hasn't Hollywood learned it's lesson yet?

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Sunf2915om (0)
12/12/1999
Another holiday winner! Who doesn't love the good doctor and his 'Grinch'! The dog is great!

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
kaow3122et (0)
12/11/1999
The Best Christmas Special except 'The Night the Animals Talked' but can't find that one anymore. It says it so wonderfully. "it without packages boxes or bages, maybe Christmas 'he thought' means a little bit more!" When we watch it we can all say all the line verbatim, it's a trip!

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
jeha3096et (0)
12/11/1999
I don't really watch TV, and yet I still love this one!

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
pand3045et (0)
12/11/1999
I like it because it shows people of all ages that it is never too late to change.

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
chel3020et (0)
12/11/1999
it teaches a deeper meaning behind Christmas

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
redf2923et (0)
12/10/1999
I look forward to it each christmas, and it has become a tradition with our family

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
mads2918om (0)
12/10/1999
AHHH I love the Grinch sooooooo much! It's awesome :) Yep :) Okay that's all :)

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
skja2270ca (0)
12/10/1999
An absolute CLASSIC, Christmas television special "must see"! Boris Carloff ROCKS!!

  (3 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
kathilee (0)
12/10/1999
Just getting tired of seeing the same thing year after year. Christmas is suppose to be a time of joy and celebration.

  (0 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
SLCS2405om (0)
12/10/1999
THE BEST Christmas show!!! I even own it on video. My 5 year old son loves this show too. How does it get any better!!

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
kazz2860om (0)
12/10/1999
I just thought I'd supply a rating, cos I think its so great. It is one of my favourite sites, and I visit it a lot. Thanks!

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
gemm2829et (0)
12/10/1999
Dr Seuss KNEW people!!!!! AND, what a WONDERFUL lesson his Story STILL tells!!!!

  (3 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
elwa2826om (0)
12/10/1999
this is awsome.......

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
leaf2817du (0)
12/10/1999
My absolute favorite Christmas story. That is after the Baby Jesus' birth.

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Mary2803om (0)
12/10/1999
An excellent Christmas special. One of my absolute favorites!!!

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
fate2768om (0)
12/10/1999
When Frankenstein (Boris Karlof) is playing the Grinch, how bad could it be? It's one of my favorites in the child's Christmas movies genre.

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
mykr2767et (0)
12/10/1999
You have GOT to love a movie whose song is sung by Boris Karloff!!!

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
saty2754om (0)
12/10/1999
Classic Christmas!

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
ajwe1669et (0)
12/10/1999
Good - for children. What about bringing back Amahl & The Night Visitors? It suddenly disappeared when programs went to color, years ago.

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
cw222732om (0)
12/10/1999
How could you rate this below a 5? It's a classic... that wonderful voice singing, the poor dog pulling the sled, super-Grinch hoisting the sled- it can't be beat!

  (4 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
turt2692om (0)
12/10/1999
The Grinch is a Classic, baby!

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
jpel2666om (0)
12/10/1999
The Grinch, while he starts off selfish and mean and ugly, and while he perpetrates a heinous crime agains the Whos, nevertheless has a change of heart, returns what he has taken and joins in community and fellowship with those he has wronged. The Whos for their part, accept the Grinch, despite what he did to them, and accept his change of heart. Even before the Grinch changed the Whos had no anger toward him, but enjoyed the spirit of Christmas in their poverty. They are rewarded with a richness beyond compare: joy! Christmas is about the joy of celebrating the gift of God to all humans, that gift being Jesus. Knowing Jesus is great joy!

  (4 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
TABY2526om (0)
12/09/1999
i love this movie!

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
der6805du (0)
12/07/1999
Definitely the best of the best!

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Shafty (2)
12/06/1999
You're a mean one, Mr Grinch... What a terrific classic christmas show. I even enjoy watching the special on the making of "How the Grinch..."

  (2 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
smok1985om (0)
12/06/1999
The grinch is da BOMB!

  (1 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
Shroomwoman (12)
12/06/1999
This is a holiday classic. I love the poor dog that pulls the Grinch's sled!

  (4 voted this helpful, 0 funny and 0 agree)
1-57 OF 57View All
Add a rating badge for How the Grinch Stole Christmas to your site!
Add a rating badge to your site!
test