It doesn't get much more classic than How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. My children have nearly all of the Dr. Suess books and this is definitly one of our favorites. At our house the roast beef is commonly referred to as "roast beast". The television version that we all eagerly wait for each December is very similar to the book, if not word by word. We learn from the book and the TV version that the Grinch is so angry and sullen about Christmas because his heart is "3 sizes to small". There must be some reason his heart is too small, there are no bad grinches, just bad memories. This is where the movie verson featuring Jim Carrey comes into play. You might say that the beginning of the movie provides a prequel and helps the audience understand what's happened to turn the grinch into well, a grinch. The feature film is very different from the book and television version. It's quite raucous with some naughty humor that makes it oh so much fun to watch. My family howls with laughter everytime we watch it. I would love to have been working in the costume department for the making of the movie - loads of fun! All three versions (the book, the TV special, and the feature film) get two thumbs up.
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