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Which Version of The Grinch Is the Best?
ComicBook.comStory by Catherine Delgado
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Exploring the iconic Grinch's evolution on screen, from the classic 1966 TV special to the 2000 and 2018 big-screen adaptations, and determining which version reigns supreme.
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- The 1966 Grinch adaptation, directed by Chuck Jones and featuring Boris Karloff's voice, is considered the most faithful to the original Dr. Seuss book, with the Grinch's green skin first appearing in this version inspired by the director's rental car.
- The 2000 live-action Grinch film, starring Jim Carrey, delves deeper into the character's backstory, making him more relatable, while the 2018 animated version further explores the Grinch's emotional development and offers a fresh comedic take on the holiday classic.
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Dr. Seuss, Jim Carrey, Boris Karloff, Chuck Jones, Taylor Momsen, Benedict Cumberbatch, MGM Home Entertainment, Universal Pictures, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), The Grinch (2018), The Aristocats, 101 Dalmatians