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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.

An oldie but a goodie applies to this short and sweet animation with the voice of legendary Boris Karloff and creator Chuck Jones what could go wrong

If you haven't watch it before what are you waiting for.

Many people are familiar with the Dr. Suess book published in 1957. If you like that, then this cartoon from 1966 will put you in Heaven.

It's true to the story, it hardly changes an inch, it's the story of that green creature named The Grinch. He hates the Who's and he hates December 25th, so he decides to go and steal all the decorations and all of the gifts.

I loved this as a kid, but I only like it now. But how any childhood could pass this...I have no idea how. Like I said, it follows the story- to every last rhyme, and that's part of why it's lasted all this time.

The best part however, even after this long, is the addition of the You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch song. I love the Christmas hymns, like O Come All Ye Faithful, but after those, for this song I am most grateful.

It's sung by Thurl Ravenscroft, who you may not know, but in December you're sure to hear it on the radio. He later voiced the Vaccum in The Brave Little Toaster, that role is first rate, and he also is Tony The Tiger, who says "Theeeeey're GREAT!"

June Foray is Cindy Lou Who, the Whoville little child, and she later voiced the Grandma in Mulan, that's pretty wild. Boris Karloff is in it too, he narrates just fine, but he is most famous for playing the monster of Frankenstein.

Their voices make it special, on top of the tale, and that's all this brief cartoon pretty much entails. It's a good holiday movie if your heart is 2 sizes too small, and it's a good watch for the young, old, and all.

That's all I have to say, all that I wish. Expect for, as a special, you're a fun one, Mr. Grinch.

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.

There is only one TRUE version of the GRINCH and this is it. Practically perfect, this little cartoon has all the heart andbite and sweetness of the classic book. Between Karloff's wonderful reading and Chuck Jones' spirited animation and direction, this is a Christmas masterpiece. I cant begin to hide my contempt for the mega-budgeted, bloated, all flash disaster that Ron Howard made recently. Hey, fine, go crazy, what worries me is that small kids will ONLY see the Jim Carrey's latex puppet mess andnot the original. PLEASE seek this out for your kids. It is beautiful.

This is the classic. The Best. When it comes to christmas cartoons, this is one of only 2 cartoons that really captures the Christmas Spirit outside of the religious and social aspects of the holiday. And what is not to love with Boris Karloff narrating, Chuck Jones animating, and a story by the loveable Dr Seuss himself!

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.

Pure perfection.

Our family has had a tradition for many years each Christmas -- we watch this short animated film some time on Christmas Day. We still enjoy it after all these years. Poor, loyal Max, always trying to please his two-sizes-too-small-hearted master. The silly toys and instruments that the kids play with. And of course little Cindy Lou Who, who was no more than two, who manages to get through to, the Grinch.

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.

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.

10/10

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.

This classic certainly will withstand not only the test of time but also the competition of the live-action version which is unfortunately an example of a big budget and tons of FX burying a sweet, touching, and simple story. Go ahead and see the live-action version -- it has its moments. But definitely see this cartoon version.

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" is a wonderful flick/with some truly great lines, it isn't a trick/It could only have come from the great Dr. Seuss/otherwise, the whole thing would've been loose/Narrated by Karloff and directed by Jones/this Grinch is one who elicits no groans/It's the story of one weird Christmas-hating man/who one Christmas Eve, came up with a plan/He'd steal the presents and everything else/where does this plan go? I cannot tell/You must watch the movie, and then you will know/why this cartoon's still a tradition in the two-zero-Os/And one more thing that I should remind/avoid the live action, which I heard was unkind/They fouled it up, they fouled it down/every part of the story just came unwound/But this classic is always something to love/whether you're down below, or way up above!

I guess you have to watch such cute little cartoons as a kid to really get the best of them (otherwise my rating would probably be a lot higher out of nostalgia) because if you're watching this as an adult for the first time it will not impress you one bit. Well, maybe only with Boris Karloff's fantastic voice-over work which was badly incorporated into the film anyhow - you can literally hear that this is a studio recording. I'm no fan of Chuck Jones' work either (and still think that he ruined Tom & Jerry cartoons with his poorly drawn animation and weak stories) but he did a decent job here, no less. The story itself is the same old story of evil being evil and doing the evily stuff to spread his evilities around - Grinch thinks that Christmas is only a decoration piece and if he steals it then there will be no celebration, no festivities, no nothing; everything will be ruined so everybody could be as miserable as he is. But he hadn't thought that Christmas is not just a date in the calender or a tree in your house - it's love and kindness. They are bigger than anything else in the world and no one can ever take that away from people. "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch" song brightens the cartoon slightly and, combined with everything I said, presents it as a "not too bad" piece of cinema history.

I find the original 1966 Hand-Drawn Animated Adaptation of How The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is very Delightful, Because it is very faithful to the Dr. Seuss' book, the animation did captured the Dr. Seuss' illustrations very well, It also describing the Little Cindy Lou-Who's age very well and also captured the Christmas Spirit very well too. The narration is done by the wonderfully talented the late Boris Karloff, the Characters are voiced by The Late Boris Karloff, Dallas McKennon and June Foray, The song called You're The Mean One Mr. Grinch is awesomely sung by the late Thurl Ravenscroft, and The Moral is very Delightful and Wonderful, Also it is directed by the Looney Tunes Animator and Story Writer Chuck Jones, I'm giving this a 10/10, and Merry Christmas.

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.

Ted's Evaluation -- 3 of 3: Worth watching.

Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas lifts the unique images right off the pages of the beloved book and brings them to dazzling life, with just the right amount of movement and sound added. This is really the only film version you need of the tale, and while Ron Howard's overstuffed Jim Carrey vehicle is fun eye candy, it doesn't capture a shred of the magic found in the book. This translation fares eternally better, thanks to a slim running time and the gnarled vocal talents of Boris Karloff, who presides as narrator as well as playing the Grinch himself. A classic little package of Christmas magic, and in my mind, the definitive version of the classic.

There are certain Christmas traditions that stick with you over the years. And for me, it's not quite Christmas until I've seen "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Like a lot of kids, I grew up on Dr. Seuss. Had all the books, saw all the specials. And while some of them were better than others there is no denying the impact that Theodor Geisel had on our collective childhood. The use of language, the imaginative creatures and drawings and the fact that he wrote some of the most memorable children's stories of all time.

Everything about this special is memorable from Boris Karloff's narration and voice as the Grinch, to Chuck Jones' animation to the songs and even the central message. To this day I can still remember all the words to "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch" sung by Thurl Ravenscroft better known as Tony the Tiger.

Nothing more really needs to be said. It's such a part of the cultural zeitgeist that even though some might not have seen it, we all know the story. Sure there are some that prefer the Jim Carrey version as it might have been their first exposure to the character and the story but as far as I'm concerned, there's only one Grinch. And this is it.

No offense to the reimaginings of this but for those who love Seuss please see this one first. I find it most true to the original story and characters. To me this one is perfection!

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.

Meet Mr. Grinch - He's the meanest (and the greenest) meanie of them all!

What would this happy "Holiday Season" be without at least one viewing of this thoroughly delightful, animated, feature film from 1966?

Based on Dr. Seuss' beloved book, and featuring the voice of Boris Karloff, this absolutely endearing picture has been bringing joy to delighted viewers for over 45 years now.

The fun all begins when the mean, old Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the Whos down in Whoville by stealing all of their holiday treats from them.

Without a doubt, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a true classic that can easily be appreciated by the young and old, alike.

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

This is a staple of the holiday X-mas season, one of those cartoons I watched every year as a child and one of the best. By now, most know the story as the mean old Grinch who lives in a cave simply hates Christmas. He hates all the noise from the presents, hates the singing, and hates the feast. Well this year things are going to be different as he is going to steal Christmas! He is going to take all the toys so he will not have to listen to the racket they make and he is going to take the food as well. When the inhabitants of Whoville awake they are going to encounter a sad scene and the Grinch for once will be happy. This one is rather funny as the Grinch puts antlers on his dog and makes himself a cheap Santa costume to sneak into town and loot the presents. They would make a live action version starring Jim Carey, but I have never seen it and have no real urge to. This little cartoon is short and sweet and to the point and I do not see this one needing any extending. In fact, you extend it and I am sure what you have is the same film only with a lot of pointless padding. Of course, the cynical side of me does not think this one would end as happily in the world today as if someone stole the gifts he would probably be dragged out of his home and beaten to death because these days it is pretty much all about the presents.