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The Grinch (2000)
Posted on 12/25/24 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 12/25/24 at 11:13 pm
Christmas classic or abomination?
I prefer the original cartoon. And i thought the new cartoon was pretty terrible. In the live action version, i really like how Jim Carrey did his thing. It looks kinda weird and its over the top. But my wife loves this movie.
Recently i have seen that some people really hate it. If that's you, why?
And lastly, Martha May, wyhi?
I prefer the original cartoon. And i thought the new cartoon was pretty terrible. In the live action version, i really like how Jim Carrey did his thing. It looks kinda weird and its over the top. But my wife loves this movie.
Recently i have seen that some people really hate it. If that's you, why?
And lastly, Martha May, wyhi?
This post was edited on 12/25/24 at 11:14 pm
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Posted on 12/25/24 at 11:27 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
Went to see it at the theatre my senior year of high school. It isn’t terrible. Yes iwhi.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:07 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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Recently i have seen that some people really hate it.
I've noticed this too.
IMO it's actually pretty good. There is obviously some annoying Jim-Carrey-ness to it, but that is not only to be expected, but it also sort of works. Because a live action adaptation of the OG cartoon is naturally going to have some silliness and absurdity to it. But all in all, I thought it was a solid adaptation. The story (obviously more fleshed out than the OG) is decent and the set pieces and makeup are top notch. And like I said, Jim Carrey's silliness actually works with the Grinch for me.
It's not an excellent movie or one of the best Christmas movies obviously, but it's pretty damn good for what it is IMO.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:17 am to SECSolomonGrundy
I never got the hate for it to be perfectly honest. It's not a great movie by any stretch of the imagination but it's an entertaining adaptation
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:44 am to RollTide1987
I’ve always thought that it was an absolute classic. Flawless casting and very fun. Jim Carrey is excellent in the role and presents the Grinch as a mischievous yet lovable character. I’ve had to watch the new Benedict Cumberbatch cartoon version about a half dozen times this season and it doesn’t come close.
Yes, IWHI.
Yes, IWHI.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 8:44 am to Peter Venkman
I prefer the OG cartoon but I still watch this version every year. It’s not a great by any means but it is still a fun movie.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 9:33 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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Christmas classic or abomination?
Neither. It’s a solid Christmas film that is worth putting on for background noise as you go about your Christmas festivities.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 9:43 am to SECSolomonGrundy
I thought it was pretty good and the way they filmed all the whoville scenes was cool. I think Carey just isn’t for everyone.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 10:01 am to SECSolomonGrundy
Abomination. I halfway enjoyed it the first time through for the sheer novelty of it all, but it does not hold up on a rewatch in the least.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 10:03 am to SECSolomonGrundy
It's just a roundly unpleasant movie to watch--mostly due to strange decisions made regarding its filming. It's a very dark movie, almost German Expressionistic, and harshly lit. The shot selections are almost intentionally off putting and designed to distance the audience from the movie. The sound design makes the movie feel like it was filmed in a void. And Jim Carrey's perfomance is wholly unlikeable. I get that the character is supposed to be unlikeable, but everything about his performance is grating.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 12:35 pm to shutterspeed
I use this line regularly.
I don’t get the hate. People forget the original is like 20 min long. Carrey is great and the adaptation to live action was pretty good.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 12:52 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
I'm neutral on it
People love to hate the newest one, which I actually like.
People love to hate the newest one, which I actually like.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 12:57 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
One of my hot takes is that JCs grinch is one of the greatest performances of all time lol
Posted on 12/26/24 at 1:57 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
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Is that Cheryl Hines? WTF
Posted on 12/26/24 at 2:26 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
Most cartoons are better left as cartoons. live action fairy tales rob them of the make believe they are supposed to be.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:27 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
I like it... fun movie. I've always enjoyed the Dr. Suess universe and Jim Carrey was made for that role.
Also, yes
Also, yes
Posted on 12/26/24 at 11:02 pm to terd ferguson
Honestly I have completely associated the character of the Grinch with Jim Carey’s portrayal.
Posted on 12/27/24 at 8:31 am to Colonel Flagg
Marty May would get it twice a day!
Posted on 12/27/24 at 9:21 am to SECSolomonGrundy
Christmas classic for sure. But it came out when I was a youngin so maybe I’m just nostalgic
Posted on 12/27/24 at 9:57 am to SECSolomonGrundy
I always liked it back in the day but I was 17 when it came out and Jim Carrey could not do absolutely no wrong. As I got older and his shtick got older that movie became harder to watch. Still think it's a solid movie but his performance is a little too much for adult me
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