How the Grinch Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss, is a wonderful read for the Christmas season. In the wonderful Dr. Seuss rhyming style, the story tells of a love for Christmas by the Whos of Who-ville. The Grinch is an outcast whose heart is "two sizes too small." He hates Christmas and decides to put an end to it. He steals all of the presents, decorations, and "roast beast," so the Whos will not be able to celebrate Christmas. To his dismay, on Christmas day, the Whos gather in the town square and show their Christmas spirit by singing Christmas songs together. The Grinch finds out that Christmas does not come from a box, but from the love the Whos share for each other. This book has become such a bookshelf staple that the term, "Grinch," now commonly means someone who does not enjoy the Christmas season.
There are two movies based on this Dr. Seuss book. One is an animated version and one is made using real people as the characters. I will be discussing the "real people" version that was directed by Ron Howard, and starred Jim Carrey as the Grinch. These two talented performers created a move that is fun and entertaining for viewers of all ages. The use of costumes, funny hair styles, odd gadgetry, and clever tricks brings the story to life in Dr. Seuss fashion. In the movie version, the Whos are a little more human-like than in the book. The movie is more colorful than the book, as in the book, Dr. Seuss used mainly black line drawings, colored with tints of red. The movie's music really adds to the story, especially the songs, You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch; Where Are You Christmas?; and Welcome Christmas.
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