![]() ![]() Grinch" could have used a little less livening up (the simple rendition in the cartoon is preferable). In addition, the songs from the TV show have also been incorporated into the film, although the movie version of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Seuss book is in place, although a great deal has been added to pad out the running time. ![]() To Howard's credit, he has worked hard to keep the spirit of the animated Grinch intact. ![]() There are undoubtedly those who will view the movie as a sacrilege of the most heinous kind. So, in deciding to transform it into a 90-minute, live action motion picture, director Ron Howard has taken a sizable risk. With the possible exception of the Peanuts Christmas Special, no other seasonal program is as beloved and respected as this venerable classic. Seuss and narrated by Boris Karloff, has enchanted multiple generations of children (not to mention adults), and, even with its ready availability on video, it still draws a sizable viewing audience every time it is broadcast. The 22-minute cartoon, based on the book by Dr. For more than three decades, How the Grinch Stole Christmas has been a holiday season television staple. ![]()
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