The live action Grinch movie is an entertaining and interesting tale about Christmas. The heart-warming story explains how the true spirit of Christmas goes far beyond gifts and decorations. The movie emphasizes that love and community are what really make the holidays special. The movie directed by Ron Howard, starring Jim Carry as the Grinch, is based off Dr. Seuss’s tale called, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch movie was released in the year 2000, while the Dr. Suess book was published in 1957. The film brings the children’s story tale to life with vibrant sets and many great details.

The story starts off in the town called Whoville where the Whos are preparing for their favorite holiday, Christmas. The Whos make Christmas a very big deal and it is the holiday they spend all year preparing for. However, the Grinch, a green furry creature, lives high above the town inside a snowy mountain. The Grinch hates Christmas and everything associated with it after he got bullied for wanting to share some Christmas spirit. The way Jim Carrey portrayed the Grinch through the movie adds a hilarious aspect and makes sure to always keep the audience laughing. Carrey made the figure both mischievous and heartwarming. While he still perfectly portrayed the character’s grumpy attitude.

The way the film stands out is the sets visual design. All the sets were incredibly detailed. It really pulls the audience in and helps Dr. Suess’s illustrations come to life and feel super realistic. As well as the makeup and costume designs for both the Grinch and all the Whos are so vibrant and colorful. The movie helps give the viewers a deeper backstory for the Grinch and explain why he became the way he was. This added a lot of depth to the character and made the Grinches’ heart change and transformation more impactful.

Overall, the live action Grinch movie is a heartwarming and enjoyable holiday film. It has many aspects like humor, kindness, community, and the meaningful message about the true spirit of Christmas. The visuals of the movie are really realistic which helps bring the movie all together. The film continues to interest audiences every year, which makes it something everyone must watch during the holiday season.