A Twitter post that claimed How the Grinch Stole Christmas was a terrible live-action remake, has been labeled disrespectful by Jim Carrey fans. How the Grinch Stole Christmas Premiered in 2000, it is an adaptation of the children’s book of the same name by Dr. seuss. The film follows the Grinch (Carrey), a reclusive, moody green creature exiled in his town of Whoville. One day he decides to destroy Christmas for all of Whoville and storms into town to steal everyone’s Christmas gifts and decorations. However, his plans are tested by the genuine Christmas spirit and the kindness he receives from Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).
How the Grinch Stole Christmas received mixed reviews upon release, while Carrey received high praise for his performance as the Grinch, in addition to the costume and makeup on set, the film was criticized for being too dark and having a poor plot. Nevertheless, How the Grinch Stole Christmas proved a major commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2000 and one of the highest-grossing holiday films of all time. Still, to this day, the debate rages on about how good this classic Christmas movie is.
Twitter user @TealtheTetrapod angered Carrey fans when he tweeted an image labeled How the Grinch Stole Christmas like a “disastrous live-action movie.” he threw in one heap How the Grinch Stole Christmas of Super Mario Bros.Comparing how both started out as animated classics, then received bad live-action movies, and then received a computer-animated remake of Illumination. Other Twitter users flocked to the Tweet, and many spoke out in defense of Carrey and his film. Check out some Tweets below:
Why Carrey’s The Grinch is a Christmas Classic
Despite some mixed reviews, How the Grinch Stole Christmas has gained cult status and has remained a solid Christmas classic. The film has become a repeat of the holiday season for several reasons, including its unique themes, strong costume design and makeup, and Carrey’s performance as the Grinch. How the Grinch Stole Christmas was criticized by some for deviating from the original story, but the departure gave the film more depth by exploring how the Grinch became its reclusive, moody self due to WhoVille’s banishment, as well as the overt commercialization of the holiday. Plus, the costumes, makeup, and set designs were quite vibrant and stunning, which really allowed the film to create its own weird little Christmas world, very much in line with the designs of Dr. seuss. Finally, as manic and chaotic as it was, Carrey’s performance added to the comedic tones and emotions of the film. While the film is undeniably odd and may not be quite what audiences expected, it was nevertheless a unique holiday film that appealed to children and certain movie buffs.
Ultimately, no matter how its quality is viewed, How the Grinch Stole Christmas still has a devoted fan base, even two decades after its initial release. How the Grinch Stole Christmas may not be as loved as certain hits like Home alone, A Christmas Storyor Elf, or even its animated predecessors, it still remains a holiday favorite every year. While the public awaits the arrival of the Christmas season, they can look forward to a horror version of the Grinch featuring The average free on Dec 15.
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