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Special Features
- "Songs in the Key of Grinch" - Interviews with composer Albert Hague and vocalist Thurl Ravenscroft
- Jump to Musical Selections
- TNT's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
- Pencil sketches of The Grinch and Horton
- Commentary with animator Phil Roman and June Foray, voice of Cindy Lou Who
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
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
Every Who down in Who-ville likes Christmas a lot & ; But the Grinch who lived just north of Whoville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tries to wipe out Christmas for the cheerful Who-villians, only to discover: Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more! Magnificently narrated by Boris Karloff and animated by cartoon legend Chuck Jones, it's an award-winning Who-roast-beast-feast of a holiday classic!
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I purchased this DVD set and, like many others, received the wrong The Year Without s Santa Claus. I tried to exchange, but it did not help. I than went to other store's reviews on the product where someone listed a number to call Warner for a replacement. I called and explained what happened and am told the right disk will be mailed out to me and I do not need to send anything back.
Here is the information:
Warner Customer Support 800-553-6937
I also mentioned that their preview on Disk 1 about this product shows The Little Drummer Boy II (not Pinocchio's Christmas) on this set. The person I talked to said they have not heard any complaints on this yet, so nothing happened here. If anyone does find out about this other problem, please write a review back. Thank you.
Rating reasons: 2 stars for bad quality control at factory, 4 stars overall, since Warner will replace disk without the hassle of having to pay for shipping the old set back. Can't give 5 because of the Little Drummer Boy issue.
Here is the information:
Warner Customer Support 800-553-6937
I also mentioned that their preview on Disk 1 about this product shows The Little Drummer Boy II (not Pinocchio's Christmas) on this set. The person I talked to said they have not heard any complaints on this yet, so nothing happened here. If anyone does find out about this other problem, please write a review back. Thank you.
Rating reasons: 2 stars for bad quality control at factory, 4 stars overall, since Warner will replace disk without the hassle of having to pay for shipping the old set back. Can't give 5 because of the Little Drummer Boy issue.
134 of 144 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is just another slap in the face to fans who grew up with these Rankin & Bass holiday classics! Fans of these specials have been wanting a complete box set done including all of these holiday gems, but instead we get a re-release of the same shows! Of course, we get 3 "never before available on DVD" specials only available on this set, so long time fans have to buy this set if they want the 3 new to DVD releases!?
To make matters worse 'Frosty and Rudolph's Christmas in July' is the same defective print where the voices are out of sync with the picture that was released a few years ago!
To make matters even worse than that, some copies have the wrong version of 'The Year Without A Santa Claus'!! I wish someone who cares about these films,, would pick up the ball and get these classic's done right!
Until then folks, I say leave this garbage in the bin and wait for someone who cares to release a proper set. Who wouldn't want a complete set of Rankin & Bass Holiday Classics totally restored?..... raise your hand!..............I thought so! :-D
To make matters worse 'Frosty and Rudolph's Christmas in July' is the same defective print where the voices are out of sync with the picture that was released a few years ago!
To make matters even worse than that, some copies have the wrong version of 'The Year Without A Santa Claus'!! I wish someone who cares about these films,, would pick up the ball and get these classic's done right!
Until then folks, I say leave this garbage in the bin and wait for someone who cares to release a proper set. Who wouldn't want a complete set of Rankin & Bass Holiday Classics totally restored?..... raise your hand!..............I thought so! :-D
94 of 103 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I recently purchased this DVD and was immensely disapointed with the quality of the transfer. The colors were all over he place with the Grinch appearing as a yellow, then brown and finally slightly green creature. The transfer is terrible. I would not recommend it to anyone based upon this poor quality.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Collectible
All children everywhere need to see How the Grinch Stole Christmas by the fabulous Dr. Suess. Dr. Suess is a rhyming genius with and active imagination.
Published 28 days ago by Desi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grinch
Bought this because it was the same price as just the grinch. But we really only watch the grinch anyway. Still worth it if its the same price.
Published 1 month ago by Todd Horst
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great seasonal tradition!
This was purchased for a women's dorm on a college campus. They loved this classic flick and it's frequently checked out of the movie library.
Published 1 month ago by jhagen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome........
I have this movie with Jim Carey, but I've always wanted the animated one and could not find it. It was delievered to me in good conditions. It played awesome too. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Geri G
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic
had to have to my classic holiday movies collection to bring back all those childhood traditions, especially to share with my hubby
Published 2 months ago by STM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great collection
Many varieties of xmas movies in one place, with some hard or impossible to find outside of this box set. Great buy
Published 2 months ago by Derryn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Classic
I playe d this movie for my junior high students. Most of them had never seen this version. The classes really enjoyed it.
Published 3 months ago by Vivian Sims
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatest christmas movie ever
The original Grinch is the greatest cartoon christmas movie. I loved it as a kid and my kids are going to watch it too.
Published 3 months ago by designedforsocialmedia
2.0 out of 5 stars
Love the movie but...
Since I live overseas I can no longer access it, so it was a waste of money for me! The quality itself was fine.
Published 3 months ago by Agave
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
We received this in a quick and timely manor and the service was great. The movie worked, was a great price and had no blemishes. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jody P Knape
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