How the grinch stole christmas 1966 grinch
How the grinch stole christmas 1966 grinch
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (рус. «Как Гринч украл Рождество», официальный русский перевод — «Как Гринч Рождество украл») — чуть ли не известнейшее произведение классика американской литературы Доктора Сьюза, а также краеугольный камень американской рождественской культуры, наравне с «Рождеством Чарли Брауна», «Этой замечательной жизнью», «Рождественской историей», а с недавних пор — и с «Одним дома». Существует несколько экранизаций, но культовой считается только самая первая (1966).
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Сказка о вредном зелёном монстрике по имени Гринч. Не раскрывается, почему так выглядит и кем/чем является Гринч: злобным духом, дефективным ктоградцем (хотя физические возможности сильно отличаются от жителей Ктограда), или принадлежит к какой-то другой расе. Он 53 года страдал от рождественских увеселений соседских Ктошек (вариант — Кторов), больше всего на свете ненавидел Рождество — и решил испортить праздник жителям Ктограда, лишив подарков. Замаскировавшись под Санта-Клауса, он проникает в дома каждого из них и ждёт, когда же Ктошки начнут плакать. Но злодей терпит фиаско: Ктошки не просто не плачут, а поют рождественский гимн. Похититель Рождества задаётся вопросом: « Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store? Maybe Christmas, perhaps, is a little bit more? » В результате у Гринча в три раза вырастает сердце. Он добреет и возвращает всем украденные подарки. А Ктошки и не в обиде — сажают Гринча за стол, и тот, словно радушный хозяин, нарезает им «жареного зверя».
Что здесь есть [ править ]
«Как Гринч украл Рождество» (1966) [ править ]
Halloween is Grinch Night [ править ]
«Хэллоуин — ночь Гринча», 1977, мультфильм.
The Grinch vs Cat in the Hat [ править ]
«Гринч против Кота в Шляпе», 1982, мультфильм. Кроссовер от Marvel Studios (да, серьёзно) с другим не менее знаменитым героем Сьюза. Котом в Шляпе.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) [ править ]
«Гринч — похититель Рождества» (дословно «Как Гринч украл Рождество»). Семейная комедия с Джимом Керри в главной роли; актёры с мультяшками.
«Гринч» (The Grinch) [ править ]
Illumination, 2018, ремейк мультфильма 1966. Крайне слабая и блёклая экранизация, которая забывается сразу же после просмотра — и всё потому, что создатели не поняли суть главного героя.
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I know that I will catch a lot of heat for saying this, but this is the ONLY version of Dr. Seuss’ tale that you should bother to watch. That’s because it closely follows the book (with, of course, songs added for this Christmas special) and the moral of the original tale is preserved (that the Whos don’t really NEED presents and they are truly filled with the Christmas spirit). Years ago, an abomination arrived in movie theaters and parents dutifully took their kids to see it—and it was a total bastardization of the story. This time, the moral is completely changed and the Whos are selfish jerks who are 100% commercially-oriented and annoying!! And, to make things worse, since it’s only a short story, it’s horribly padded by allowing Jim Carrey to shamelessly overact. My advice is stick to the original!
Why is this original telling so great? Well, much of it is because the quality of the animation is very good and Chuck Jones had a wonderfully devilish quality about the Grinch that makes the character come to life. And, with the terrific voice talent of Boris Karloff (who is PERFECT for the role), you can’t help but love this rogue! For the special, Seuss wrote some great songs—particularly the Grinch song that was so perfectly sung by Thurl Ravenscroft. You can’t help but adore this film from start to finish—it’s about as well-made as any Christmas production and is a definite must-see in my home.
UPDATE: When I wrote this in 2008, the other version was the hellishly bad Jim Carrey live action film. So, when I said that this cartoon is the only version to watch, I didn’t know they’d one day make a CGI version that was actually quite good. Is it as good as this cartoon? No way. but it is respectably good and is also well worth your time.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is the ultimate Christmas tale of greed, bitterness, but the ultimate moral of good and kindness of people. Dr. Suess wrote this fine tale that is read and watched on TV each year during the Christmas season. I think the reason why people love this cartoon so much besides good memories is that fact that we all need a good smile during the holiday season, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas is guaranteed to do that. The story is just so heart warming and also it’s very cute and funny. The story has a memorable narration by Boris Karloff, also who sung the nasty grinch song. The story is so much fun to watch how one grinch could take Christmas so bitterly.
Each year down in Whoville, the who’s are just getting ready for Christmas, it’s always a joy each year to do so. They get presents, make a mighty delicious feast, and sing and dance with each other. But not everyone is so happy, there is a grinch that lives above them and doesn’t want to celebrate Christmas one year. Maybe because his heart was just too small that he couldn’t have a passion like the who’s. But he’s gonna steal Christmas along with his puppy, Max. But when he realizes that maybe Christmas might just mean a little bit more, he may have a change of heart.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a must see film for the Christmas season. It’s always a joy to watch each year and brings back happy memories of watching it with my family. The Grinch and Max are two of the most memorable characters since Santa Clause, this is such a touching story of how Christmas could be a little bit more than just gifts and dinner, but what it truly is; being with your family and friends and making sure that you are grateful for everything you have. I love this film and I’m sure you will too, I would say rent it, but you’ll see it on TNT this Christmas.
This has been a favorite Holiday cartoon since I was a kid.
Not only is it based off of a Dr. Suess book, the whole cartoon is done with Chuck Jones’ Style.
Plus Boris Karloff is the voice of the grinch, and the Grinch song is sang by the guy who originally did Tony the Tiger.
The story involves this town of Whoville with citizens known as Whos. They love Christmas a lot. But the Grinch who lived high on a mountain top did not. He hates Christmas and the Whos so much he plans to steal it from the Whos. By dressing up as Santa Claus and rob every thing the Whos own.
Has the stuff you’d find in an average Chuck Jones cartoon. Including the style of the characters, Wille Coyoate like gizmos and Gadgets, and plenty of comedic elements.
The story to it is perfect. It’s very memorable and enjoyable to see again and again.
It’s highly recommend to Dr. Suess, Chuck Jones, Animation, and Holiday Fans.
It’s a great Holiday Toon.
It doesn’t get any better than this.
This is, quite possibly, the one perfect Holiday movie. There has never ever been a more wonderful combination of talent than Chuck Jones and Dr. Suess. Only a quick tug on my brow hairs can bring me quicker to tears than the scene where the Grinch learns the truth about Christmas.
This is one of the few Christmas shows that deserves its reputation. It never dips into mawkishness and yet makes its point. Chuck Jones gives us a Grinch who has the madcap qualities of Bugs Bunny (and even looks a bit like the waskely wabbit).
The narration and voice of the Grinch are by Boris Karloff, a wonderful choice. The music is clever, and the animation is excellent.
One thing for certain, your entire Christmas is incomplete without this. Who cares if the ending is a tad predictable, all that matters is that it is a completely lovable short film, at only 26 minutes or so, and a quintessential Christmas treat. Along with the Rankin’/Bass Christmas specials I watch this every year with my family, and it never disappoints, in fact I love it even more than I did when I was a kid.
So what did make this gem so wonderful? Well the animation is a definite plus. While very simple, it is very colourful and heart warming. I don’t care whether it was simple, I do think its simplicity added to its charm. Also the music is wonderful. The tunes are memorable, and I constantly find myself humming them. The story is the ultimate story of greed and bitterness and is very touching as well, and this film has been referenced in some Christmas films, Home Alone 2:Lost in New York immediately springs to mind. The characters are very lovable, the Grinch is very nasty without being too scary, Max the dog is adorable, and the citizens of Whooville represent everything we love about Christmas.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is also very true to Dr Seuss’s story, which is every bit as funny, exciting and charming. Out of the adaptations of Dr Seuss’s work I have seen so far, this is the only one I’d deem so far as a masterpiece; the Jim Carrey version of this gem was good not not in the same league as this but Cat in the Hat with Mike Myers was a disgrace. But what made the cartoon work so well, other than the wonderful message, is the narration. Boris Karloff was perfect, this was the same person who provided the definitive portrayals of Frankenstein and the Mummy, yet you can’t tell here. His rich voice dominates the cartoon, he has this melodious intonation as the narrator and he expertly made his Grinch mean enough without being too sinister for kids. All in all, see this gem, otherwise your Christmas is incomplete. 10/10 Bethany Cox
The anti-commercialism messages are simply wonderful. All the more-so now in the 2000s with corporate globalisation taking over the bodies and minds of the majority of the human population of Earth.
A simple, funny and beautiful message of compassion and caring. A message of family and community being more important than wealth and possessions.
In my life, there are very, very few «children’s» storyworlds that I believe matter. Few, very few of these have made successful films. I know of only two. Both are American.
One is the «Muppet Movie,» the first one, which I think is still a sort of gold standard for films of any type. The other is this.
Suess is the only writer that I believe equals Lewis Carroll on his own terms. He finds that sweet spot triangulating the parts of real life we acutely know, parts of fantasy life that we don’t but from non-adjacent locations, and text-centric rhythms. His drawings are the things we notice, in a clever strategy of distraction; we infuse them with the mysteries from those others.
This little movie preserves all those qualities, and I think it is because of a rare collaboration of three giants. One is Suess (Geisel) of course. His books are inherently cinematic, with the drawings containing more information than the words. Sure, the «message» is usually from a Norman Rockwell fantasy, but the means of telling the story is unique.
A second is Chuck Jones. He invented modern animation, the kind of work that grows from the situation rather than simply served. He changed our imagination as much as Kubrick or Hitchcock. Turns out he had been friends with Suess for 25 years before making this. Now, I can report that the entire intent of this thing is that somewhat repellent stuff that has grown up around Christmas, that sickly sweet stuff that is wholly modern and has nothing to do with the Christian celebration or its several predecessors. But the manner in which this is animated is pure genius.
Sure, he had the Suess illustrations and Seuss himself. But look at how he has assembled the thing. The edits are just a hair shorter than you would expect, even today, giving energy. The transitions do something clever, for instance look at the business about the little girl’s service of a strawberry (Russian doll-style), how it transitions to the Grinch’s eye and how that is mirrored with the transfer from her heart to his.
And third, there is Boris. Its my opinion that merely by being there when scary movies were invented, his presence, even in voice especially in voice turns this project into a masterpiece of illustrated narrative.
Dr Seuss books were were short children’s books. When they started to adapt them into films they had to stretch the source material. The films became flabby.
This 1966 cartoon from Chuck Jones gave us a Grinch which is more faithful to the book and its view of the spirit of Christmas.
The narration and voice of the Grinch is provided by the veteran of Horror films, Boris Karloff. He even sings!
Karloff really is a plus with his voice of the Grinch. He brings oodles of mischief.
The music is a strong feature of this cartoon and although the animation now looks old fashioned. It is a very entertaining cartoon and a favourite in our household at Christmas time.
Take a Dr. Seuss classic, animate it by Chuck Jones, and give the voices to horror icon Boris Karloff and Thurl Ravenscroft (Tony the Tiger). What do you get? A cartoon so great, it can be enjoyed even outside of Christmas, and so great that it actually outdoes the original Suess story (something other adaptations have not been as successful at).
Karloff is excellent. Many people recognize Vincent Price’s voice as good narration, but Karloff was not as respected, I think. This is a chance for him to shine.
There are some interesting questions that could be raised here: why does Whoville celebrate Christmas? I mean, you know, that would imply they are a traditionally Christian people. I do not think that is likely. Also, at one point they refer to Christmas’ «true meaning». not sure how to take that meaning.
It is Christmas Eve and everyone in Whoville is looking forward to tomorrow. Everyone, that is, except the Grinch, who hates Christmas and can’t stand to see people so excited over it. He decides to ruin Christmas for the people of Whoville by stealing all their presents and other Christmas goodies.
Superb short film, based on the Dr. Seuss book. Has Dr. Seuss’s incredibly creative and imaginative names for things, the clever rhyming narration, the wordplay in general. Some great songs too that blend effortlessly into the flow of the film.
Throw in the voice of Boris Karloff as the narrator and the Grinch and a wonderful, profound ending and this is one of the greatest Christmas films. It is certainly the greatest adaptation of a Dr. Seuss story.
The Grinch lives in a mountain cave. He hates Christmas and hates the Whos in Whoville celebrating. Who knows why but his heart is two sizes too small. He comes up with an awful idea to disguise himself as Santa Claus and his dog Max as a reindeer. Then he steal everything Christmas from the Whos in Whoville. He encounters Cindy Lou Who but he lies to the little child.
This is the perfect marriage of Chuck Jones’ animation style with Dr. Seuss’ wacky writing and illustrations. Both are originals in their own rights. Both are masters in their field. Add to that, there is the great voice work by Boris Karloff. It’s got a great message and will make anybody’s heart grow three sizes.
Of all the Christmas Specials I watch day after day during the 25 days of Christmas, this one is a complete staple. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is one of my favorites ever and yet it rocks. Based on the book by the one and only Ted Geisel (a.k.a Dr. Seuss), this is a great retelling with great Chuck Jones animation.
The music in the film is a staple, every song nails you. It is a great masterpiece told in only over 20 minutes. The narration by Boris Karloff and his excellent way to bring out the character of the Grinch is a very good idea. The Grinch looks a bit different from the original version, but that doesn’t keep it from getting a 10 on my scale.
Everything was excellent, from beginning to end. Spectacular animation, excellent music, and great storyline. Encore to the Grinch! 10 out of 10!
Fifty years ago in 1966, there was a television special that was released in a midst of a wave of animated holiday specials and it is right up there with «Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer»(1964), and «A Charlie Brown Christmas»(1965) that went on become as classics. «How The Grinch Stole Christmas» was originally intended to be released as a theatrical short ended up going to television under the direction of legendary animator Chuck Jones(who was also the producer along with Ted Geisel)along with assistant director Ben Washam. It was based on the eponymous 1957 famous children’s book by Ted Geisel(aka Dr. Seuss) about a mean spirit Grinch who wrecks havoc of the Who’s of Whoville as he tries to take Christmas away from them is a must see from beginning to end. But also finds a way to return the kindness to the people he stole from. Featuring the voice of the great Boris Karloff as The Grinch(who also serves as the narrator)along with the additional voices of June Foray and Thurl Ravenscroft(who was also the voice of Tony The Tiger for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereals) with music and lyrics by Albert Hague and Eugene Poddany. So successful that the animated special in 1967 won the Grammy Award for Best Children’s Recording In The Spoken Word to Boris Karloff-the only major award of his astounding long career in film and television. Thurl Ravenscroft also received Grammy nominations for his work.
The half-hour television special «How The Grinch Stole Christmas» was originally telecast as «A CBS Special Presentation In Color» airing on Sunday December 18,1966 where it aired in prime time at the 7:00 eastern/6:00 central time slot where the special preempted «Lassie» in its regular time slot and faced strong competition it faced when it aired during the first half of «Voyage of the Bottom of the Sea»,and the second half of «The Bell Telephone Hour» and from the ratings it received from it’s original telecast «How The Grinch Stole Christmas» was a colossal hit. becoming the most watched television special in its time slot. The original sponsors during its initial telecast were The Coca-Cola Bottling Company and the Foundation for Commercial Banks. So successful that CBS aired the special annually ever December until 1987. After it’s initial network run on CBS,the animated special moved over to Ted Turner’s Turner Network Television(TNT) and Superstation WTBS which was also TBS(Turner Broadcasting System) where it was shown annually from 1988-1995. Then in 1995 it was moved again over to the WB Television Network where it shown annually twice from 1995-2006. From 2006-2014 it came back to network television this time over to ABC where it aired twice annually on that network until 2014. As of August 13,2015 it moved over to NBC where it would be shown twice annually during the Christmas season. As of December 18,2016 NBC will air the special in honor of its 50th anniversary.
The phenomenal success of «How The Grinch Stole Christmas» spawned two animated specials that were telecast between 1977 and 1982. On October 29,1977, ABC aired the television special titled «Halloween Is Grinch Night» that was a prequel to the classic holiday season that was produced by Ted Geisel along with executive producers David H. DePatie and Friz Freleng under there production company DePatie-Freleng Enterprises that won the Prime Time Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Special in 1977. On May 20,1982 ABC aired another animated television special titled «The Grinch Grinches The Cat In The Hat» that was also produced and created by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises and produced by Ted Geisel(featured the voices of Mason Adams and Bob Holt). A feature- length live theatrical feature «How The Grinch Stole Christmas» was released in 2004 starring Jim Carrey and directed by Ron Howard and coming in 2018 a 3-D animated feature film based on the classic Dr. Seuss story featuring the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch will come to theaters in late-2018.
Even after more than 50 years. this animated special still entertains. Happy Anniversary. Mr. Grinch.