proto245 I watched his commentary on his Cat in the Hat review and he said that he's ending the Dr. Seuss trilogy with the Lorax. Even Rachel, one of his new actors, admitted it sucked.
"Hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate. Double hate. LOATHE ENTIRELY!!!" and "It's because I'm green, isn't it?!" Two of the best lines in the entire movie! 😂😂
You're not alone Critic, I agree with you. I haven't loved this movie since the age of two. The story was broken, the writing quite lazy, and the titular character a little too crazy. A a child it was fun, but with a smarter head, it just put me off, with a feeling of dread.
well hang on a sec there mr "chester ho", be careful with where ur comments do go. perhaps some strange people do like this strange film... although id like to chuck those people into a kiln. please hear my words ffs listen nc! how stupider could you ever be!? dont force ur opinion like a deadly blood cult as if you do so it is not film writing at fault. for you see critics like you are bringing down everything! its like seeing a queen and saying "meh... i prefer king". just please tell me why in all your reviews that you force upon people the i hate this film blues. i wish to know why ur such a moody little bitch all the time! is it just that u ,urself, was cut down at ur prime? and now instead of success you review childrens films to change our point of view... AND NOW UR ADMITTING IT ON UR OWN FUCKING REVIEWS!!!
The fun of the original was that the reason for him being an asshole was simple and was explained in less than ten seconds where in the movie, it ripped off Citizen Kane by having Cindy Lohoo run around playing investigative reporter for the Grinch. We didn't need an overly long backstory and for a movie called the Grinch, Cindy was given way too much screen time. In the original, she was meant to be a symbol of innocence which is what makes her iconic but in the movie, she's pretty much the main character that doesn't really have a lot of development to begin with. It just feels like she's there to serve as a template for the backstory in order to stretch the runtime and make it longer than a short film.
Something I have noticed is Critic reviews some of my favorite movies, he talks about how bad they are and such, and he backs up each of his points very well; he is right, they all suck and are terrible, but you know what? That's why I like them, I think they are funny cause they are so bad, and it makes me happy I can still watch him and not get offended ^^
+Xanatos A few but there are infinitely more tired clichéd reboots and sequels to wade through while also dealing with pretentious pseudo intellectual bullshit.
Nerd Kid 2005 was the Grinch more frightful than Powerpuff Girls's HIM? you also used him, that word's already been done. but you used a pronoun, i mention SOMEONE. I'm terrible at rhyming, every since i was a boy. now please excuse me while i play with my toy.
This is so, so wrong! I LOVE this movie! Jim Carrey is PERFECT in this role. So many great jokes that STILL make me laugh (and I've seen the movie at least 10 times). Lots of great lines that I still use on my kids, like "Put your back into it!" and "Take the bag off. Put the book down. And your foot." "Dinner with me. I can't cancel that again!" "Five o'clock - jazzercize!" Come on! This is one of the great comedies. Just admit you're wrong and I'll forgive you, seeing as it's Christmas.
It is a annual watch for me. I'm 19 and come home too my childhood home and plop down on the couch and watch the grinch with my family after Christmas dinner. The original cartoon I would be willing too watch it every night of December. Jim Carey is a great grinch btw
I was actually surprised by all the social commentary in the Grinch from politics to the movie business to even mental illness really surprised never saw that before
Not-so-fun fact: The role of the grinch was incredibly difficult to Jim due to his severe claustrophobia being triggered by the suit. He managed to get through it and do a damn good job at the role regardless, which is pretty incredible.
I love The Grinch (*points at scenes* Love, love, love, double love, *points at original scene* adore ENTIRELY!) but I'm shocked that he didn't touch the adultery joke. "Honey! The baby's here! Funny... he looks just like your boss..."
Tyler Rakstis Dude you are being ridiculous. I'm sure doug is a great guy. in fact I've seen some of his non NC videos and he seams nice. Why are you even ranting about him? if you hate him so much fine but you don't need to insult him on the internet. In fact by coming and hating on this is just giving him more views so it is really backfiring . Just back off ok?
I don't love this movie, so I won't say that I do But Carrey's role at least got at least a laugh or two. I agree that the references are lame and the adult humor's a bore Yet ol Jim's portrayal at times isn't something I can easily deplore. Overall forgettable, childish, lame and so dumb This rhyming is so stupid, where the fuck is my rum?
BaronVonBielski Firstly, this is ANYTHING but a child's christmas movie. Secondly, my friends overthink just as much as I because when a forgettable, lame and dumb film is in front of us we have to do SOMETHING to entertain ourselves.
Hey, Michael: I remember when I was about 6, I had this on VHS. I was so scared of the Grinch, I MADE my mom throw it out. I even destroyed it before I made her do it.
Tangerine Farmer I even believe that Mike Myers would have been perfict for the character as well but i dont believe he would have been as good as Jim Cary, Jim Cary i believe would have been better playing as Cat in the hat but Mike Myers still was still perfict for the character in my opinion.
jarmakey1 It has nothing to do with animation or not, he has energy, which the character requires.He is also very creative as well with his energy.Not every joke is going to work the same, but he in my opinion does a good job.
wheatherd Take cat in the hat with mike myers.The animation of it looked like it was done well enough, except it had some very stupid things in it, and i think if someone else played the grinch, it just wouldn't work out.
Shadow_Link No no.... animated means 'lively'... that's what jarmakey was saying. In fact, that's why television animation is called what it is: animation. The word animation means to bring to life.
It's like awkwardly sexual and then depressing with a child being traumatized and turned into a shitty trauma filled adult and then after an hour they finally get to some of the book plot line.
I like this movie, it's so bright and merry. No one could do the Grinch better than Jim Carrey. He's a very good actor, no doubt about that. Better than Mike Myers in "The Cat in the Hat".
Michaela Albury I agree with you and I think we all should do too. The movie is a classic for everyone to see. And Jim Carrey played the Grinch well and didn't look like a weed tree. Hopefully people who see this can have an open mind. They can try to buy this movie, but it could be hard to find
Well you enjoy your movie with Fire Marshall Bill in a green makeup suit by Rick Baker, other people will have the 1966 cartoon with Boris Karloff as the Grinch.
+Experiment 1-626 "Tardis" What a marvelous idea, we would make Seuss glad, Typing in rhyme wouldn't be so bad, You've got me rhyming, as quick as a pinch, And I must say too, I love The Grinch.
Wouldn't it make more sense if the Grinch carried a hammer with him and just smashed all the presents in the houses in till they're broken, so he didn't have to carry all of the presents with him. It'll still ruin Christmas with a lot less of the work.
Screw you >:P! I love this movie,it's one of my childhood favorites.I always have a lot of fun when I watch it.You don't like it,fine,but that doesn't mean you have to be completely disrespectful to it and to its fans.
Don't worry, Critic, I hate those movies too. Fot it wasn't Jim Carrey, but you know who. The director, his ass full of fist, Destined to fuck up a story as timeless as this.
"Just because he hates something doesn't mean others should. He could share, not force his opinion like others would. For, it's all our different outlooks that makes us people grow. And everyone is different, like every flake of snow. For, different points of view could exist for a reason, to learn about one another and to make each other decent." Wow, that was so beautiful right up until the f-bomb cop out. We could all learn something from this example of- Whoa, wait, wait, wait, hold up... Nostalgia Critic's real name is Doug?
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misteria247 I like both too I feel that a lot of people come back too it and the more funny parts give it just that right amount of the message and and the less serious jokes and the way the movie and jokes dates them self makes them funny when they are not or not that much and makes the funny ones even better and can give it a small bit more Lean way with some people with the plot wholes and the stuff that has a little inconsistencies and some people feel that dating it's self more human because yes we change but look at the pics you take a lot are pretty dated and stuff you did yes you did change like every one else but the movie can't so I feels like s old family video see and yes I get movies don't do that normally but a lot of people like to step away form the nor such as myself it's way more fun and the kids jokes can take some people back to there child hood memories that they made with there own kid jokes see and it took me the whole review to write this
I like it because it puts a modern twist on an old book, and the humor is good. Critic was totally wrong about Jim Carrey. He was freaking awesome. "What's the true meaning of Christmas?" "VENGEANCE!"
Andrew Shaw I agree with some of the Critic's criticism of Carrey, but he does seem a bit too harsh. You can tell Carrey manages to have fun going nuts as the Grinch even while he's in that presumably uncomfortable costume with makeup. Plus, I think the scene when he tried to make noise to cover the who's singing is hilarious. "PLAY MONKEY! PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I saw it when I was a kid, and I didn't like it even back then. But I have to admit Jim Carey delivers a pretty cool performance, even though I don't consider it to be very Grinchy (He should be more sinister and quietly scheming, like an evil cartoon genius.)
The Grinch was a flop Despite costume design The cartoon is just better It was already fine The cartoon was a classic An annual binge This movie, however Is a holiday cringe
Yes you are right But I thought it was good But it's just my opinion that most people should Carrey tried his best it was decent not full I mean look at the bright side at least he starred in Disney's a Christmas Carol
I do actually like Jim's acting in this. Over the top fits the grinch well. Hopefully in saying that, I don't go to hell. The movie itself isn't the best, but watching it is better than a lot of the rest. Just look at Cat in the Hat, and Lorax to boot. Those definitely suck, you cannot dispute. Also, more seriously... I don't get how they blame the girl for the Grinch messing things up. He was fine until the asshole of a mayor gave him a razor. If he didn't do that, the Grinch probably wouldn't have done anything. I know, he would have, it's the original story. But going by the movie's story, it doesn't make any sense to blame the girl. It's clearly the people from the class that laughed at him, and the mayor's fault. Not hers.
***** As can Adam Sandler. The problem is that both do great work in dramatic stories, and both insist on sucking in this sort of juvenile "comedy" instead.
***** Never made any statement as to which was better. Just saying, both steadily churn out trash comedy when they've proven great with drama. Wasted potential.
Nathan Forester You clearly need a definition lesson. See, to be "brave" is to endure something despite fear. The star of A Clockwork Orange had his corneas scraped pulling off scenes in that movie. He went temporarily blind, screaming in pain, could have been a permanent injury - And kept filming. Oh, but Carrey sat for a long time and his contacts were kind of uncomfortable - Again, where's the bravery?
I love the Critic's rhyming in this. Jim Carry did a pretty decent job bringing liveliness and eccentric grumpiness to the character, and the costume was good, but most of the jokes and references, like all new adaptations of Dr. Seuss' work, fall flat, (apart from the,"green" bit). The morals are all skewed from the beginning, and while the original was subtle, this one is loud and all over the place. I'd say this film is a bit of a guilty pleasure for Christmas specials, but it's still won't beat out the original in my mind. :3
For that same day that the critic reviewed the grinch, He made me dislike the movie, but just by a pinch. Critic made fair points, and the video was well done. I loved the special effects. Am I the only one? But do you know the review of a movie that I'd like to see? The terrible film, "Code name K.O.Z" I would love to see him yell at the rancid Movie. I need to go now. I am running out of rhymes that are...groovy?
+Pamela Barahona Guys guys you need to stop It's all just too much The comments section isn't the place for this stuff Stop it or I'll have to beat you up
I applaud you for being able to do this entirely in rhyme. I like the movie and can admit everything you said is pretty accurate. I will say I am really impressed how Jim was able to emote through that much makeup, not looking dead like Mike did in Cat and the Hat.
+SuchAWilma64 Not the only one, mate. I liked it when it first came out. Granted, it's not a perfect cut gem of a film, but makes for a nice little guilty pleasure.
Your entitled to your opinion and here, mine will be told. By the year 2000, Carrey's one trick was damn old The movie's too long; the colors, dark and bleak, and the needless backstory, what is this, Movie of the Week? but the greedy Who's, the worst of the worst thank goodness Seuss did not see this curse the moral of this story is anything but sunny: "you loved this once, now we'll F*** it for money"
I hate this film. It's Catwoman Bad! Watching this crap just makes me sad. The who's are evil, they live in Gotham city. Except when Mr freeze takes over and makes things all sh#tty! One of the worst parts is the explosion scene. You can see he's jumping in front of a green screen.
Okay someone else besides me sees this crap. I'm glad bad movies never got an app. I turned off my tv when I first the commercial. It even scared my friend Hershel. It was 2000 when this eyesore was brought to my face. Tell you no joke I was ready to die in outer space. For something about it just didn't click But I ended up watching it after being kicked in the dick. This movie scarred me for so any years. But now that it's been bashed I can have my cheers. But still it haunts to this very day. It's the thing that made Hershel want to go gay. But please Critic do more, punish more stupid shit. And for the love of god can you please do it quick? Tear up all the stupid shit around. And in the words of flame hyenard "Burn to the ground". Thanks for lifting this curse from my soul. May your nostalgic angst never grow old.
2/10 the rhyming really didnt pace itself well. You just seemed to choose words that you thought were swell. I bet Hershel isnt someone you know. Thats how bad your poem blows. See how my rhymes relate with eachother? You will probably ignore this, so why do i even bother?..
Why would I ignore a message from a fan. And for rhyming I say, "Good show, my man." I'm not a true poet, that I'm not afraid to say. But in those bad rhymes my message was conveyed. About how this movie had haunted my life. And how it filled me with anger and strife. But my friends Hershel isn't a lie. He's real like you and I. But again I have no reason to pout. So long as my message got out. And on that I leave with one thing left to say. And if you don't want to hear it I'll say it anyway. I hope Nostalgia Critic doesn't changes his ways. For if he does it would be the end of days. Night Brendan and Everyone else. The Grinch Movie Sucked.
Am I the only one who agrees with him and absolutely hates this movie? Carrey gets some funny gags in once in a while, but frankly, it's just because of a single actor doing everything he can to save a terrible idea loaded with cliches. People complain about the Hobbit being expanded should be forced to watch this film.
I mean, to you maybe, to me, the fact that they did 3, 3 hour movies about The Hobbit, and completely destroyed the source material, is kind of an insult, especially with the forced, trite romance, and the Kill Bill style revenge story about the dwarves and the white orc. But hey, whatever.
+Tareltonlives You should be ashamed the hobbit book was a fun and short read infact I prefer it over the movies. You know what I said when I left the movie theater after seeing the desolation of smaug? I didn't see any damn desolation that was left for the next movie.
Imagine if the Nostalgia Chick reviewed this in rhyme: "It could be that her head was not on quite straight. It could be perhaps that her period came late."
I don't get how people could like this movie. It's...so stupid. It goes against everything Dr. Seuss and what his stories stood for. It's creepy and weird. Why do people like it? I remember once in school we had a choice between the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special and this movie, and my classmates almost unanimously chose this. I still don't see the appeal.
I was forced to watch this in 8th grade. My teacher said it was a good movie, but then again I never liked her anyways. The only part I liked is when the movie was over they thankfully put on the original.
Fun fact: The girl who played Cindy Lou Who, Taylor Momsen, is now the front woman of a band called The Pretty Reckless. They're latest album is called Going to Hell. And you know what? They're actually really good.
I have to admit out of all of the remakes of Dr.Suess books this is the better one. But they could have stick closer to the mystical power of the book instead of a pop-cultural version. But I still watch it
It's fine when you have valid criticism, but this review was NOTHING but nitpicks from the critic. This movie isn't NEARLY as bad as he makes it out to be, and he left many of the movie's better parts out too, like the sleigh construction scene/song. It's got its flaws here and there, but it's still pretty funny. Just because it went in a different direction doesn't mean it's bad.
Thank you someone said it. In my opinion this movie is better than the original, the grinch needed some life breathed into him, it's a great concept and the original was a classic, but to be frank it was fucking boring, slow and annoying. I though this movie was much easier to sit through on Jim carreys acting alone
While I am no fan oc pjcker up and kiss it line nor the guu kkssing the dogs rear my biggezt gripe with this film is it is clearly a 6-7 yr old child playing Cindy Lou Who whom is supposed to be no more then two the Grinch even reffrenced thay fact making it more odd. I can buy maybe a 3-4 yr old playing a two yr old but any older it just doesn't work for my brain or my head.
I honestly must agree with the Critic, I've always found this movie juvenile and horrific. Sure the Grinch looks kind of neat, but to make it so terrible must have truly been a feat. It's not a good film, the actors just suck, the plot's convoluted, the writing's lazy as fuck... I can't get behind it, not one single bit. I'd try giving a shit, were there a single good part about it. But I guess in the end, that's just how I feel, and I suppose I could pretend that others' opinions are just as real. So enjoy your shitpiles when you watch this each year, and wear those stupid smiles in the name of Christmas cheer. I'll have no part in it, this movie's not for me. It's a steaming pile of shit, and that should be plain for ALL to see.
This movie, I admit, I also do hate, Seeing this pile of crap always makes me irate. It's better than The Cat in a Hat by a tiny bit, But that doesn't make it any less of a pile of shit. The pop culture shout-outs in THAT film were really perverted - All these stupid references could easily be averted! But no, studios think that they truly know best On their money-making, selfish, whore-mouth quest To take a classic and botch it to make it "hip and edgy," I.e. put in swearing, boobs and asskissing and make it PG. Though this movie is far from the worst, It still makes a neck vein or two burst. The message was just barely there at all - Maybe they should've given Chuck Jones a call. And that backstory of the Grinch being bullied as a pup Is like something Freud in a Christmassy pipe dream would think up. Is every villain now a result of being mocked when young? That clichee is a big, stinking, false pile of dung. I'm tired of seeing the poor victim become evil - What, rich spoiled elitist brats can't be bad as well? As a kid, when I saw this movie it was like smelling a bad fart - Doug's right, this flick really is the lowest denominator in art.
The trolling was weak in bcount1, He didn't find our whims of rhyming fun. With horrible grammar and laughable punctuation, He clearly represented the trolling nation. Plus, his icon gave hints to his demeanor, So clearly he was rotten to the core. However, the fun of rhyming, upon him it dawned. "u no, mayb its not so bad after all" Then, when he gazed at the above posts, He contemplated the English skills of which his brain would host. Then, he was dropkicked by a thought, "You know, my skills could be as solid as a fort. So, why not put them to use and improve my grammar?" And when gazing upon old posts, his skin began to tremor. His language skills shined like a diamond, And... ...oh fuck. ._.
***** getting kinda weak guy, it was funny at first, but the way you are rhyming is simply the worst. all of your lines are simply hit or miss, and your rhyming kinda makes me want to slit my wrist. so please no more rhyming from you or from me, and keep the comment box the way it should be.
It's more of a guilty pleasure. Is it a good movie? No. But when I watch it, I find some scenes that are likeable while the rest of it, regardless of my opinion, keeps my eyes glued to the screen. And like Doug said, the makeup designers did an excellent job making Jim Carrey actually look like the Grinch. Heck, I think the movie was nominated for Best Makeup.
I thought this movie was great. Although I get what you hate. It just doesn't seem right, that you destroy this movie with your might. There's the good, there's the bad. There's even some parts that are just sad. But I have something to say, that this review... is just *gay.* Oh I'm sorry about that. I just got reminded of a terrible movie named "The Cat In The Hat". That movie is stupid too. I think the director filmed it while taking a poo.
I will not watch it in a box i will not watch this with a fox i will not watch this in a house i will not watch it with a mouse I will not watch this here or there I will not watch this anywhere
Yeah, the original Grinch is still the best, it will never be beaten by this crap fest. The original is full of cheer and true Christmas joy, the fact that this movie lacks of it is too much to annoy. The old one shows that you can never take Christmas, this one is told badly, it makes me feel dirty and gives me sickness. This remake is Last Airbender and Zilla '98 bad, which is really, really sad, but I will admit, Jim Carrey as the Grinch is pretty spot on, even though sometimes his acting here can be obnoxious as a trumpeter swan. But I'm sorry, Jim Carrey is still not enough to be this movie's saving grace, the original is still the true classic, and it should've been left alone in the first place.
Moral of this review video, "no matter what someone says about any movie, you can still enjoy it while they bitch about it" that goes for anything really... aside from ponies and bieber...
***** I don't think writing a post over 20 lines long declaring that all fans are not "bitchy" is working in your favor. Especially over something as little as this. Apathy; why don't you try it?
Jim Carrey was the perfect person to cast into this role. His actions are goofy and cartoonish to begin so playing a cartoon character is perfect for him. The movie may suck, but it had some legitimately funny moments.
Hehe, I'm glad that you did the ending that way. And because of that I'm not going to click "don't like" as I was going to. I really like this film and every year when Christmas is coming I can't wait to see it in TV :)
Sorry Critic... I loved this movie. I really did. Gave a lot of depth to the original story without ruining the lesson. In fact, I think they portray the lesson very well in this.
Justin Lafser Hello other person I sometimes run into. Anyways I just don't get it. Its creepy from Jim Carrey to the Whos. Carrey's impersonation and punch lines aren't funny. The added back story was unnecessary and was more weird than anything. The story of the original is simple, it doesn’t need to be _more_ over the top so I don’t get the love for it or any of the other Dr.Seuss movies. Maybe cooperate Hollywood does actually know what the masses want cause I sure as hell don't. So why do you like it? 16 Bit Hero Oh you proto-hipster.
The Dynast Queen Hahaha, no, I'm not a hipster; I'm 14. I love it for a few reasons: Jim Carey is a good Grinch in the sense of the troublemaking prankster, the scene near the end, despite its sudden lack of subtly with the heart, it's still kind of heartwarming when he becomes quiet, and I like how the Whos have to learn the true meaning of Christmas and being flawed because it shows a true world, so their learning of what Christmas is really about is nice and endearing in the way that a valuable lesson is learned. Also, I did find many scenes funny: one of them being the mailroom scene where Carrey is dishing out jury duty summons and blackmail notes.
Justin Lafser That line was meant for 16Bit Hero, they’ll get the joke…if they know whats good for them. /threat Also my god you're young. I'm 10 years older than you, GET OFF MY LAWN! Anyways I can respect all that, I’m no tyrant, I just disagree. I watch Christmas movies/specials for simplicity and the Grinch had that originally. All throughout the year I have to analyze depth, be bombarded with harsh realities and such but once a year I just like to be 5 years old again and enjoy the innocence of the holiday. I used to do such a thing on Saturday mornings…..now I just have Christmas…..* cries *.
tbh, the cartoon is better than the movie, but the movie aint absolute shit like the critic says it is at least it aint the shit that the Cat in the Hat remake was hell, that movie made me tear EVERYTHING APART WHEN I WAS FUCKING 2 YEARS OLD
Scrolling down the comments section, this youtuber finds, People are commenting in rhyme, as if this review changed their minds. Whether people love or hate, attack or defend this weird movie, Everyone types in rhyme, he finds it quite groovy. Oh no, it seems this youtuber has been affected by the curse, But hey, it's Christmas, or else this would be worse. So thank you, Doug Walker, for somehow making us all rhyme, You're such an amazing talker, you don't get worse with time. Now if you excuse him, he's running out of rhyming, Just like the Cat in the Hat, which the Nostalgia Critic reviewed with great timing. He will go now before my rhymes get real bad, But hey, at least they'll be a lot better than the movies Doug Walker saw as a lad. So now he goes and gets ready to sleep, after getting a quick bite, As he leaves this comment with an incredibly cliched "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night" (And yes, my rhymes were pretty much forced and unfunny, but we can't all be as good as professionals whether they get paid money.)
And apparently Doug doesn't know that Yertle the Turtle is based on Adolf Hitler. Otherwise he never would've said that quote, "Seuss was never child-friendly."
I can see why the N.C. doesn't like this movie (and I agree with him, some parts of this are pretty silly to say the least) but I like this movie for the nostalgia and he gave a pretty funny review. Doing most of it in rhyme is no easy feat.
This is the most powerful difference between the animated version and the film version IMO... 13:30 to 14:35: So as the promised, the Grinch steals the Holiday, which puts all the Whos in alarming dismay. (The mayor freaks out over the stolen Christmas presents, and blames Cindy Lou for introducing the Grinch) It takes them a while, five minutes or more, to realize that Christmas doesn't come from a store. (Cindy Lou's father calms the crowd down by emphasizing the importance of his family. The other Whos start singing) You know, I like the original better, I know, big surprise, but it makes sense that they already know where Christmas lies, cause nothing could dampen it and that was uplifting, here there's blaming and yelling before they start shifting, here, the message is there but it doesn't stand as tall, and if you can't remake it better, WHY REMAKE IT AT ALL!!!?
Okay, I find this movie a guilty pleasure. I kinda like it. I know there are a lot of really obnoxious moments, the plot with Cindy Lou is pretty dull and some of the characters added in to the movie are uninteresting and generic. But, even with that, it's just Jim Carrey as the Grinch. He really does make this movie funny for me. And also, James Horner's great score (yep, I love James Horner's works). In fact, I was 7 when I first saw it and I really enjoyed it (especially Jim Carrey, he was so funny). So, it's apart of my childhood right there.
Same with me,...I mean it's way too damn long for a movie. But me and my brother tend to giggle at Jim Carrey's acting. This is kinda of a guilty pleasure for me...
I'm gonna admit too the movie is bad on a critic level now that I'm older and see it but as a movie by itself it's a guilty pleasure of mine since it reminds me of my childhood christmas memories and I love the song where are you christmas...
It's actually a tradition in my family to watch this every year, so maybe I'm biased to say that I love this movie. It's more dear to me than the animated one tbh
I really like the movie although it has problems. Carrey is undeniably perfect for the role and I challenge anyone to not find the "schedule" scene funny
I enjoyed this movie too: ok, maybe the screenplay could have been better (and so could Ron Howard's direction), but I still feel the magic inside this movie, and that's what matters (at least for me). Art direction and costume design were magnificent, makeup deserved the Oscar, James Horner's score is wonderful. Even the cast was good. And Jim Carrey? I love him as the Grinch!! Every Christmas I enjoy watching this movie (even if on my own)! For me, a Christmas classic! ^_^ P.S: great video, anyway! 3:)
In the movie Jim Carrey rapes, mutilates and murders the art of comedy with his annoying mugging and Jerry Lewis impersonation but not satisfied with that he screws the corpse and then eats it.
my friend, do you expect victory chimes? For short books made classics that are meant to be shared, to be turned into movies with hour+ run time? my friend, it is a cursed role, the the chance of death just as high as a cancerous mole. Jim carry did what he could with such a task, but there's only so much he can do without taking a sip from his flask. He tried his hardest, did the best he could. but it ended up as we all knew it would. blame the movie makers, that is what you should do. for they are the ones who shat on Cindy loo who. .......worst rhythe attempt I have ever made, but hopefully you get my point.
I like the live-action version of The Grinch. Though I do like the animated version better, I still like the other version and find it fun to watch and a different take on the story. I also like the new versions of The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who. They were slightly different takes and I liked them for that. :) Usually I prefer a movie to stick to the book, but sometimes it's better to not and it just works.
I loved the ending of this review, how it has that nice speech that's actually kind of touching. Then it suddenly shoves it aside and says "f%%k you". Just like a South Park episode.
I like Jim carries performance just because he knew once he read the script that it wasn't saveable, so he just had fun with it. He was stupid and I thought it was funny to see him just goof off.
Alright, I'll admit it: this movie is bad
BUT
Jim Carrey doesn't just play his role, he makes his role the only reason to watch this!
watch the cat in the hat, he says that
Is me or the nostalgia critic similar to Jim Carey
well Doug walker did say that Jim Carrey and Robin Williams were actors he looked up to, so that could very much be what Doug was going for
Planet man of MC animations nice rhymes bro
Brandon Roberts agreed
Wow, the Critic called it when he said The Lorax was gonna suck. He's good.
He also called planes would suck and he nailed it.
proto245
Oh yeah, he did!
***** And man that did that movie SUCKED.
proto245 I watched his commentary on his Cat in the Hat review and he said that he's ending the Dr. Seuss trilogy with the Lorax. Even Rachel, one of his new actors, admitted it sucked.
Nooo... shit sherlock.
"Hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate. Double hate. LOATHE ENTIRELY!!!" and "It's because I'm green, isn't it?!" Two of the best lines in the entire movie! 😂😂
Don't forget the part where he impersonated Ron Howard. That was completely improvised, but Howard loved it enough to keep it in the movie.
@@colleen4ever What was the bit? I haven't seen the movie in a while
@@drakeware655 when he was making Max re-enact Rudolph
Also don’t forget:
"Solve world hunger. **TELL NO ONE**."
You're not alone Critic, I agree with you. I haven't loved this movie since the age of two. The story was broken, the writing quite lazy, and the titular character a little too crazy. A a child it was fun, but with a smarter head, it just put me off, with a feeling of dread.
You put more effort in that comment then the director in this whole movie.
He gets it!
well hang on a sec there mr "chester ho", be careful with where ur comments do go. perhaps some strange people do like this strange film... although id like to chuck those people into a kiln. please hear my words ffs listen nc! how stupider could you ever be!? dont force ur opinion like a deadly blood cult as if you do so it is not film writing at fault. for you see critics like you are bringing down everything! its like seeing a queen and saying "meh... i prefer king". just please tell me why in all your reviews that you force upon people the i hate this film blues. i wish to know why ur such a moody little bitch all the time! is it just that u ,urself, was cut down at ur prime? and now instead of success you review childrens films to change our point of view... AND NOW UR ADMITTING IT ON UR OWN FUCKING REVIEWS!!!
The fun of the original was that the reason for him being an asshole was simple and was explained in less than ten seconds where in the movie, it ripped off Citizen Kane by having Cindy Lohoo run around playing investigative reporter for the Grinch. We didn't need an overly long backstory and for a movie called the Grinch, Cindy was given way too much screen time. In the original, she was meant to be a symbol of innocence which is what makes her iconic but in the movie, she's pretty much the main character that doesn't really have a lot of development to begin with. It just feels like she's there to serve as a template for the backstory in order to stretch the runtime and make it longer than a short film.
F u
Something I have noticed is Critic reviews some of my favorite movies, he talks about how bad they are and such, and he backs up each of his points very well; he is right, they all suck and are terrible, but you know what? That's why I like them, I think they are funny cause they are so bad, and it makes me happy I can still watch him and not get offended ^^
......and that's why there are not that many good movies anymore.
+CalicoVall No it isn't...
+Xanatos .......yes, it is.
*****
No, it isn't, because there are still plenty of good movies.
+Xanatos A few but there are infinitely more tired clichéd reboots and sequels to wade through while also dealing with pretentious pseudo intellectual bullshit.
The Jim Carrey Grinch terrified me as a kid. I always thought he was gonna jump down my chimney and pop out of my fireplace.
I see this movie as a damn good comedy satire, so no matter what it intended to be, I'll go with that.
When I first saw the grinch, i was so freaking scared of him! 😂
Nerd Kid 2005 was the Grinch more frightful than Powerpuff Girls's HIM?
you also used him, that word's already been done.
but you used a pronoun, i mention SOMEONE.
I'm terrible at rhyming, every since i was a boy.
now please excuse me while i play with my toy.
Me too
This is so, so wrong! I LOVE this movie! Jim Carrey is PERFECT in this role. So many great jokes that STILL make me laugh (and I've seen the movie at least 10 times). Lots of great lines that I still use on my kids, like "Put your back into it!" and "Take the bag off. Put the book down. And your foot." "Dinner with me. I can't cancel that again!" "Five o'clock - jazzercize!" Come on! This is one of the great comedies. Just admit you're wrong and I'll forgive you, seeing as it's Christmas.
You watched this movie 10 times? Do you need anything? I know a couple therapists. Please life has more meaning than watching crappy remakes
It is a annual watch for me. I'm 19 and come home too my childhood home and plop down on the couch and watch the grinch with my family after Christmas dinner. The original cartoon I would be willing too watch it every night of December. Jim Carey is a great grinch btw
First four seconds = Paramount theme.
I agree with maddox the grinch isn't a bad guy.
He just has asshole neighbors XD
***** Maybe all he needs is some tea with chai.
that ending was beautiful. but then I saw the last five seconds before the credits and I cried and shouted,"what the hell?!"
I was actually surprised by all the social commentary in the Grinch from politics to the movie business to even mental illness really surprised never saw that before
Not-so-fun fact: The role of the grinch was incredibly difficult to Jim due to his severe claustrophobia being triggered by the suit. He managed to get through it and do a damn good job at the role regardless, which is pretty incredible.
gosh he is brave
He had to get personal training from a CIA agent who specializes in torture!
MAD respect for the man!
I love The Grinch (*points at scenes* Love, love, love, double love, *points at original scene* adore ENTIRELY!) but I'm shocked that he didn't touch the adultery joke.
"Honey! The baby's here! Funny... he looks just like your boss..."
Deborah L. in everything wrong with crossover he does
Ah, I didn't know that was a thing.
Well they both do the rhymes
Omg, I am SO for that!
I'm surprised he didn't mention how Cindy Lou is in a rock band now.
That ending was beautiful. I can't say I didn't expect something like it, but it was still hilarious.
agreed
HeliosKitty It's good to know that Doug is aware that his opinion is not the only one that matters.
Ronan Slevin Yeah: only his fans are allowed to think like that.
Fernie Canto And we do
Tyler Rakstis Dude you are being ridiculous. I'm sure doug is a great guy. in fact I've seen some of his non NC videos and he seams nice. Why are you even ranting about him? if you hate him so much fine but you don't need to insult him on the internet. In fact by coming and hating on this is just giving him more views so it is really backfiring . Just back off ok?
I don't love this movie, so I won't say that I do
But Carrey's role at least got at least a laugh or two.
I agree that the references are lame and the adult humor's a bore
Yet ol Jim's portrayal at times isn't something I can easily deplore.
Overall forgettable, childish, lame and so dumb
This rhyming is so stupid, where the fuck is my rum?
You're clearly overthinking a child's Christmas movie. I'm sure your friends loooove you.
BaronVonBielski Firstly, this is ANYTHING but a child's christmas movie. Secondly, my friends overthink just as much as I because when a forgettable, lame and dumb film is in front of us we have to do SOMETHING to entertain ourselves.
Hey, Michael:
I remember when I was about 6, I had this on VHS. I was so scared of the Grinch, I MADE my mom throw it out. I even destroyed it before I made her do it.
I love this movie, but Doug's rhyming was excellent in this.
Jim Cary was just perfict in playing as the Grinch in my opinion.
Serino Modica I agree.
Tangerine Farmer I even believe that Mike Myers would have been perfict for the character as well but i dont believe he would have been as good as Jim Cary, Jim Cary i believe would have been better playing as Cat in the hat but Mike Myers still was still perfict for the character in my opinion.
Serino Modica Yeah, but Myers was terrible in the Cat in the Hat. I hated that movie with a passion.
Tangerine Farmer I dont understand (i hate that movie with a passion).
The rhyming might be a neat idea for a few passages, but a whole freaking review?
+92Beyo And he pulled it off!
+92Beyo Yes, it's really something beautiful,
well done and new!
+Insederec Fox that was actually quite clever, +1 to you!
+adrin181 I'm part of this now by rhyming it, too.
+Nicholas Paul I'm sorry to do this, it really seems to be a hit! But... C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER!....Aw sheit!
It's a pretty decent movie . The makeup is good and it gives the grinch a backstory.
My thoughts exactly Doom 1353.
I like it but the whole point of the grinch was to show this could happen to anyone yes they can relate but still
AM Keefer
I think in my opinion that jim carrey did a good job.
He's very animated, so kids would definitely love him. But when I see him prance around like that I want to punch him.
jarmakey1
It has nothing to do with animation or not, he has energy, which the character requires.He is also very creative as well with his energy.Not every joke is going to work the same, but he in my opinion does a good job.
Shadow_Link XP Someone doesn't know what animated means.
wheatherd Take cat in the hat with mike myers.The animation of it looked like it was done well enough, except it had some very stupid things in it, and i think if someone else played the grinch, it just wouldn't work out.
Shadow_Link No no.... animated means 'lively'... that's what jarmakey was saying. In fact, that's why television animation is called what it is: animation. The word animation means to bring to life.
Who else absolutely LOVES this movie and watches it every year?
me lol i know its not the best but i like it :D
+Paul Ragin I watch the grinch every year.... but not the one with Jim Carrey
***** This is the one I always watch. Used to be terrified of it when I was smaller, now it's on my top 5 favorite Christmas movies.
cool
+Paul Ragin Why, though? It's pretty funny at times, sure, but the original is way better.
It's like awkwardly sexual and then depressing with a child being traumatized and turned into a shitty trauma filled adult and then after an hour they finally get to some of the book plot line.
I need to stop looking at NC's comments...
I like this movie, it's so bright and merry.
No one could do the Grinch better than Jim Carrey.
He's a very good actor, no doubt about that.
Better than Mike Myers in "The Cat in the Hat".
Someone did do the Grinch better than Jim Carrey 34 years earlier. His name was Boris Karloff
Dat rhyming doe!!
Michaela Albury I agree with you and I think we all should do too. The movie is a classic for everyone to see. And Jim Carrey played the Grinch well and didn't look like a weed tree. Hopefully people who see this can have an open mind. They can try to buy this movie, but it could be hard to find
Michaela Albury I found it too dark to be honest.
Well you enjoy your movie with Fire Marshall Bill in a green makeup suit by Rick Baker, other people will have the 1966 cartoon with Boris Karloff as the Grinch.
I can't help but thinking, just this one time
Why aren't the comments written in rhyme?
+ZorotheGallade I know what you mean I too think they should
And I think that Suess would be glad they would.
+Experiment 1-626 "Tardis"
What a marvelous idea, we would make Seuss glad,
Typing in rhyme wouldn't be so bad,
You've got me rhyming, as quick as a pinch,
And I must say too, I love The Grinch.
+Daisy Chambers Sad thing is, in Nostaga critics eyes, the grinch
well he though the film was a bitch
I don't want to be a bitch but could the movie be a glitch.
So...a false step. A blunder, a mistake? Something nobody asked for, and nobody had to make?
Wouldn't it make more sense if the Grinch carried a hammer with him and just smashed all the presents in the houses in till they're broken, so he didn't have to carry all of the presents with him. It'll still ruin Christmas with a lot less of the work.
Don't question Dr.Seuss!
***** Gravity? They live in a snowflake lol
*****
.. The hell do you mean "gravity is basically non-existent for them"? His plan is to PUSH THE PRESENTS OFF A CLIFF. xD
Well, if he wanted the entire town of Whoville waking up and hunting him down, I would have to say yes. Use your thoughts.
I can't believe that people actually like this movie it's so terrible and the animated grinch is my favorite Christmas classic.
I haven't really seen it so meh
Screw you >:P! I love this movie,it's one of my childhood favorites.I always have a lot of fun when I watch it.You don't like it,fine,but that doesn't mean you have to be completely disrespectful to it and to its fans.
kristof gergely Hatred blinds out the love in people sometimes, tho.
kristof gergely That's just how people are.
Meaghan Marker
Okay,I just hate it when he trash talked this movie because it's one of my childhood favorites and I still love it as a teenager.
Don't worry, Critic, I hate those movies too.
Fot it wasn't Jim Carrey, but you know who.
The director, his ass full of fist,
Destined to fuck up a story as timeless as this.
“Ass full of fist”
I'm gonna use that phrase from now on.
"Just because he hates something doesn't mean others should. He could share, not force his opinion like others would. For, it's all our different outlooks that makes us people grow. And everyone is different, like every flake of snow. For, different points of view could exist for a reason, to learn about one another and to make each other decent."
Wow, that was so beautiful right up until the f-bomb cop out. We could all learn something from this example of-
Whoa, wait, wait, wait, hold up... Nostalgia Critic's real name is Doug?
+Keith Harris Yes, that's his real name :) Doug Walker
MsLallina LOL, no wonder he hates the Doug cartoon (among other reasons) :3
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+Keith Harris And also being a christmas movie/review missed a perfect set-up with reason to finish and rhyme it with season...
I can't hate this movie. It's hard to hate something you grew up with :/
Am I the only one who loves this movie? I consider this my most favorite Christmas movie.
*coughcoughbadtastecoughcough*
+CalicoVall You need some soup?
i love it too
***** Oh shit. *puts on surgical mask* It's an epidemic!
+ProSyndicateIII and you hate the polar express don't you?
I came here to watch the ending, as it was removed from the original review for some reason.
Yes me too :)
I actually like this movie and the cartoon XD
agreed.
+Caleb Belyeu I laughed really loud when I watched the movie.😂
Nigel Fuentes Come on and do what? You're in titled to your own opinion and I have no say on the matter.
+Nigel Fuentes i respectively agree
misteria247 I like both too I feel that a lot of people come back too it and the more funny parts give it just that right amount of the message and and the less serious jokes and the way the movie and jokes dates them self makes them funny when they are not or not that much and makes the funny ones even better and can give it a small bit more Lean way with some people with the plot wholes and the stuff that has a little inconsistencies and some people feel that dating it's self more human because yes we change but look at the pics you take a lot are pretty dated and stuff you did yes you did change like every one else but the movie can't so I feels like s old family video see and yes I get movies don't do that normally but a lot of people like to step away form the nor such as myself it's way more fun and the kids jokes can take some people back to there child hood memories that they made with there own kid jokes see and it took me the whole review to write this
This is one of the rare times I like the movie and Doug doesn't. Maybe its the nostalgia that's blinding me but i still enjoy it.
i like it cos it was my first Christmas movie
I like it because it puts a modern twist on an old book, and the humor is good. Critic was totally wrong about Jim Carrey. He was freaking awesome. "What's the true meaning of Christmas?" "VENGEANCE!"
its a childhood favorite for me
Andrew Shaw I agree with some of the Critic's criticism of Carrey, but he does seem a bit too harsh. You can tell Carrey manages to have fun going nuts as the Grinch even while he's in that presumably uncomfortable costume with makeup. Plus, I think the scene when he tried to make noise to cover the who's singing is hilarious. "PLAY MONKEY! PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I saw it when I was a kid, and I didn't like it even back then. But I have to admit Jim Carey delivers a pretty cool performance, even though I don't consider it to be very Grinchy (He should be more sinister and quietly scheming, like an evil cartoon genius.)
The Grinch was a flop
Despite costume design
The cartoon is just better
It was already fine
The cartoon was a classic
An annual binge
This movie, however
Is a holiday cringe
oooooohhhhh
Yes you are right
But I thought it was good
But it's just my opinion
that most people should
Carrey tried his best
it was decent not full
I mean look at the bright side
at least he starred in Disney's a Christmas Carol
The Books are amazing and Dr Seuss is a geniusBut the movies have shrunk penis
seeing as the movie set records it's definitely not a flop. that's your opinion
I meant critically, not commercially.
THE CARE AND FEEDING OF A GRINCH
+Lorna M I get it! Hahahaha!
^^
That reference is just perfect!
+Lorna M K?!
Bane Knightfall K?
I do actually like Jim's acting in this. Over the top fits the grinch well. Hopefully in saying that, I don't go to hell. The movie itself isn't the best, but watching it is better than a lot of the rest. Just look at Cat in the Hat, and Lorax to boot. Those definitely suck, you cannot dispute.
Also, more seriously... I don't get how they blame the girl for the Grinch messing things up. He was fine until the asshole of a mayor gave him a razor. If he didn't do that, the Grinch probably wouldn't have done anything. I know, he would have, it's the original story. But going by the movie's story, it doesn't make any sense to blame the girl. It's clearly the people from the class that laughed at him, and the mayor's fault. Not hers.
don't worry it's perfectly fine to like this
I agree, and don’t worry your not going to hell, unless you say you enjoy the Christmas tree Unironically.
Like it or not Jim Carrey is really fucking good at what he does.
+Putrid Bile Being loud and obnoxious and annoying? Jim Carrey is Pewdiepie. Jim Carrey is Fred. Jim Carrey is crap.
*****
As can Adam Sandler. The problem is that both do great work in dramatic stories, and both insist on sucking in this sort of juvenile "comedy" instead.
*****
Never made any statement as to which was better. Just saying, both steadily churn out trash comedy when they've proven great with drama. Wasted potential.
Nathan Forester
What's brave about it?
Nathan Forester
You clearly need a definition lesson. See, to be "brave" is to endure something despite fear.
The star of A Clockwork Orange had his corneas scraped pulling off scenes in that movie. He went temporarily blind, screaming in pain, could have been a permanent injury - And kept filming.
Oh, but Carrey sat for a long time and his contacts were kind of uncomfortable - Again, where's the bravery?
I love the Critic's rhyming in this.
Jim Carry did a pretty decent job bringing liveliness and eccentric grumpiness to the character, and the costume was good, but most of the jokes and references, like all new adaptations of Dr. Seuss' work, fall flat, (apart from the,"green" bit). The morals are all skewed from the beginning, and while the original was subtle, this one is loud and all over the place. I'd say this film is a bit of a guilty pleasure for Christmas specials, but it's still won't beat out the original in my mind. :3
For that same day that the critic reviewed the grinch,
He made me dislike the movie, but just by a pinch.
Critic made fair points, and the video was well done.
I loved the special effects. Am I the only one?
But do you know the review of a movie that I'd like to see?
The terrible film, "Code name K.O.Z"
I would love to see him yell at the rancid Movie.
I need to go now. I am running out of rhymes that are...groovy?
you are amazing
Fiona Keating Thanks!
DramaHateNation I like your rhymes.
They are quite nice.
Your rhymes are cool.
Cool as ice.
I give you credit for trying.
+Pamela Barahona
Guys guys you need to stop
It's all just too much
The comments section isn't the place for this stuff
Stop it or I'll have to beat you up
I applaud you for being able to do this entirely in rhyme.
I like the movie and can admit everything you said is pretty accurate. I will say I am really impressed how Jim was able to emote through that much makeup, not looking dead like Mike did in Cat and the Hat.
This is one of the best reviews ever! the fact its all in rhyme which is amazing! :D Well done critic! xx
Is it weird that I'm watching this in the middle of June?
Matt Ascencion Join the club.
***** I second that
nelson gibson hear hear.
+Coffee Addict I can't wait till December just so I can get by watching this! 😂Gosh, I can't wait.
Matt Ascencion no
Am I the only one who thinks this movie is ok?
+SuchAWilma No you're not.
I like the movie
fuck this critic I liked this movie
+SuchAWilma64 I have memorized the script to this movie, so no you're not. lol
+SuchAWilma64 Not the only one, mate. I liked it when it first came out. Granted, it's not a perfect cut gem of a film, but makes for a nice little guilty pleasure.
Your entitled to your opinion and here, mine will be told.
By the year 2000, Carrey's one trick was damn old
The movie's too long; the colors, dark and bleak,
and the needless backstory, what is this, Movie of the Week?
but the greedy Who's, the worst of the worst
thank goodness Seuss did not see this curse
the moral of this story is anything but sunny:
"you loved this once, now we'll F*** it for money"
Perfection.
This film fucking scared me as a kid
King Arse Sergeant Psycho Because it was so atrocious?
Lmfao! 😂
My mom said I screamed in the theater when I was little. The Grinch scared me.
Same.
+King Arse Sergeant Psycho It scarred me. Especially when I remembered it won the Makeup Oscar over "Shadow of the Vampire".
I hate this film.
It's Catwoman Bad!
Watching this crap just makes me sad.
The who's are evil, they live in Gotham city.
Except when Mr freeze takes over and makes things all sh#tty!
One of the worst parts is the explosion scene.
You can see he's jumping in front of a green screen.
Thanks.
Max Howser yeah
This is miles better than catwoman....
Billy Barnett yeah
***** Yes it is. MILES.
Okay someone else besides me sees this crap.
I'm glad bad movies never got an app.
I turned off my tv when I first the commercial.
It even scared my friend Hershel.
It was 2000 when this eyesore was brought to my face.
Tell you no joke I was ready to die in outer space.
For something about it just didn't click
But I ended up watching it after being kicked in the dick.
This movie scarred me for so any years.
But now that it's been bashed I can have my cheers.
But still it haunts to this very day.
It's the thing that made Hershel want to go gay.
But please Critic do more, punish more stupid shit.
And for the love of god can you please do it quick?
Tear up all the stupid shit around.
And in the words of flame hyenard "Burn to the ground".
Thanks for lifting this curse from my soul.
May your nostalgic angst never grow old.
2/10 the rhyming really didnt pace itself well. You just seemed to choose words that you thought were swell. I bet Hershel isnt someone you know. Thats how bad your poem blows. See how my rhymes relate with eachother? You will probably ignore this, so why do i even bother?..
Why would I ignore a message from a fan.
And for rhyming I say, "Good show, my man."
I'm not a true poet, that I'm not afraid to say.
But in those bad rhymes my message was conveyed.
About how this movie had haunted my life.
And how it filled me with anger and strife.
But my friends Hershel isn't a lie.
He's real like you and I.
But again I have no reason to pout.
So long as my message got out.
And on that I leave with one thing left to say.
And if you don't want to hear it I'll say it anyway.
I hope Nostalgia Critic doesn't changes his ways.
For if he does it would be the end of days.
Night Brendan and Everyone else.
The Grinch Movie Sucked.
Am I the only one who agrees with him and absolutely hates this movie? Carrey gets some funny gags in once in a while, but frankly, it's just because of a single actor doing everything he can to save a terrible idea loaded with cliches.
People complain about the Hobbit being expanded should be forced to watch this film.
+Tareltonlives Ehhhhh... The Hobbit movies were pretty bad too......Especially if you read the book...
Nah, they were very good.
I mean, to you maybe, to me, the fact that they did 3, 3 hour movies about The Hobbit, and completely destroyed the source material, is kind of an insult, especially with the forced, trite romance, and the Kill Bill style revenge story about the dwarves and the white orc. But hey, whatever.
You say Destroyed, I say made into a real movie. And frankly, I'll take those movies over anything else made in the past ten years.
+Tareltonlives You should be ashamed the hobbit book was a fun and short read infact I prefer it over the movies. You know what I said when I left the movie theater after seeing the desolation of smaug? I didn't see any damn desolation that was left for the next movie.
Imagine if the Nostalgia Chick reviewed this in rhyme:
"It could be that her head was not on quite straight.
It could be perhaps that her period came late."
*****
"Straight" and "late" rhyme.
*****
They don't have to be spelled similarly, just sound somewhat so.
*****
No...God, I don't know why you think "straight" and "late" don't rhyme.
***** you are either a complete idiot or a troll.
ilovesparky13
Probably the latter. Trolling gets you attention.
man, I gotta give him credit for rhyming the whole time, that must have been extremely hard to write.
I realy, realy hate this movie! I think it's terrible!
Tyler Rakstis He can have an opinion!
Tyler Rakstis Still need to be more respectful!
Tyler Rakstis I don't hate it (I watched it as a kid and it scared me) but I just don't find it too dark. Jim Carrey was good though.
I hate the movie as well. It wasn't needed and it's just like all of the other Dr. Seuss bullshit movies that've come out.
Lena Storm i hate it as well (this is a opinion)
I grew up watching THIS version of the grinch, so it represents found memories for me, you might even say I'm nostalgic about it you see
I don't get how people could like this movie. It's...so stupid. It goes against everything Dr. Seuss and what his stories stood for. It's creepy and weird. Why do people like it? I remember once in school we had a choice between the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special and this movie, and my classmates almost unanimously chose this. I still don't see the appeal.
Because opinions that how
+zillafire101
Charlie Brown FTW
Because most people don't like thinking about shit and would rather watch something stupid.
no because their opinions leave them alone
I was forced to watch this in 8th grade. My teacher said it was a good movie, but then again I never liked her anyways. The only part I liked is when the movie was over they thankfully put on the original.
Did anyone else come watch this after the cinema sins/NC crossover?
+fangirlashley Si, that's how I discovered the NC
+crazycherry1995 what was the NC quote in that review? "I've already reviewed this [derogatory term] of a movie!"
+crazycherry1995 Dude, NC said, in that review, that he had done a review before
+fangirlashley yup
Yep
The grinch actually gave my a few nightmares as a little kid.
youre profile pic is slightly disturbing
a peashooter So is yours.
+Michael Siegler not saying its bad though 😓
a peashooter I know. :3
+Michael Siegler =) ummm im going to go do some thing else bye
Fun fact: The girl who played Cindy Lou Who, Taylor Momsen, is now the front woman of a band called The Pretty Reckless. They're latest album is called Going to Hell. And you know what? They're actually really good.
I have to admit out of all of the remakes of Dr.Suess books this is the better one. But they could have stick closer to the mystical power of the book instead of a pop-cultural version. But I still watch it
It's fine when you have valid criticism, but this review was NOTHING but nitpicks from the critic. This movie isn't NEARLY as bad as he makes it out to be, and he left many of the movie's better parts out too, like the sleigh construction scene/song. It's got its flaws here and there, but it's still pretty funny. Just because it went in a different direction doesn't mean it's bad.
Thank you someone said it. In my opinion this movie is better than the original, the grinch needed some life breathed into him, it's a great concept and the original was a classic, but to be frank it was fucking boring, slow and annoying. I though this movie was much easier to sit through on Jim carreys acting alone
While I am no fan oc pjcker up and kiss it line nor the guu kkssing the dogs rear my biggezt gripe with this film is it is clearly a 6-7 yr old child playing Cindy Lou Who whom is supposed to be no more then two the Grinch even reffrenced thay fact making it more odd. I can buy maybe a 3-4 yr old playing a two yr old but any older it just doesn't work for my brain or my head.
The Nostalgia Critic reviews are more played for laughs than for anything. These reviews are based more around rule of funny.
i just watched this movie in school and no one laughed a single time throughout the movie, multiple kids asked it to be turned off actually.
Tamsyn Chaffins no the one with jim carrey.
So the Critic continued to rhyme so very great, but he had to make haste because his mom wanted him in bed by eight
I honestly must agree with the Critic,
I've always found this movie juvenile and horrific.
Sure the Grinch looks kind of neat,
but to make it so terrible must have truly been a feat.
It's not a good film, the actors just suck,
the plot's convoluted, the writing's lazy as fuck...
I can't get behind it, not one single bit.
I'd try giving a shit, were there a single good part about it.
But I guess in the end, that's just how I feel,
and I suppose I could pretend that others' opinions are just as real.
So enjoy your shitpiles when you watch this each year,
and wear those stupid smiles in the name of Christmas cheer.
I'll have no part in it, this movie's not for me.
It's a steaming pile of shit, and that should be plain for ALL to see.
This movie, I admit, I also do hate,
Seeing this pile of crap always makes me irate.
It's better than The Cat in a Hat by a tiny bit,
But that doesn't make it any less of a pile of shit.
The pop culture shout-outs in THAT film were really perverted -
All these stupid references could easily be averted!
But no, studios think that they truly know best
On their money-making, selfish, whore-mouth quest
To take a classic and botch it to make it "hip and edgy,"
I.e. put in swearing, boobs and asskissing and make it PG.
Though this movie is far from the worst,
It still makes a neck vein or two burst.
The message was just barely there at all -
Maybe they should've given Chuck Jones a call.
And that backstory of the Grinch being bullied as a pup
Is like something Freud in a Christmassy pipe dream would think up.
Is every villain now a result of being mocked when young?
That clichee is a big, stinking, false pile of dung.
I'm tired of seeing the poor victim become evil -
What, rich spoiled elitist brats can't be bad as well?
As a kid, when I saw this movie it was like smelling a bad fart -
Doug's right, this flick really is the lowest denominator in art.
omg stop fucking rhyming and type
The trolling was weak in bcount1,
He didn't find our whims of rhyming fun.
With horrible grammar and laughable punctuation,
He clearly represented the trolling nation.
Plus, his icon gave hints to his demeanor,
So clearly he was rotten to the core.
However, the fun of rhyming, upon him it dawned.
"u no, mayb its not so bad after all"
Then, when he gazed at the above posts,
He contemplated the English skills of which his brain would host.
Then, he was dropkicked by a thought,
"You know, my skills could be as solid as a fort.
So, why not put them to use and improve my grammar?"
And when gazing upon old posts, his skin began to tremor.
His language skills shined like a diamond,
And...
...oh fuck. ._.
***** getting kinda weak guy, it was funny at first,
but the way you are rhyming is simply the worst.
all of your lines are simply hit or miss,
and your rhyming kinda makes me want to slit my wrist.
so please no more rhyming from you or from me,
and keep the comment box the way it should be.
I liked this movie because Jim Carrey preformance was hillarious
I liked the movie, but I can understand why some wouldn't.
It's more of a guilty pleasure. Is it a good movie? No. But when I watch it, I find some scenes that are likeable while the rest of it, regardless of my opinion, keeps my eyes glued to the screen. And like Doug said, the makeup designers did an excellent job making Jim Carrey actually look like the Grinch. Heck, I think the movie was nominated for Best Makeup.
It is alright, but it gets annoying when you are the only one who isn't laughing at the boob joke.
I thought this movie was great.
Although I get what you hate.
It just doesn't seem right,
that you destroy this movie with your might.
There's the good, there's the bad.
There's even some parts that are just sad.
But I have something to say,
that this review... is just *gay.*
Oh I'm sorry about that.
I just got reminded of a terrible movie named "The Cat In The Hat".
That movie is stupid too.
I think the director filmed it while taking a poo.
I will not watch it in a box i will not watch this with a fox i will not watch this in a house i will not watch it with a mouse I will not watch this here or there I will not watch this anywhere
And then the grump thought something he hadn't before, I'm not so grump!
So he decided to review a game. It's true, look it up.
I really love the movie xD specially since I grew up with it in spanish Latino, The Grinch's voice is Goku for god's sake xD hahahah
Seriously?! 8D
Yeah, the original Grinch is still the best,
it will never be beaten by this crap fest.
The original is full of cheer and true Christmas joy,
the fact that this movie lacks of it is too much to annoy.
The old one shows that you can never take Christmas,
this one is told badly, it makes me feel dirty and gives me sickness.
This remake is Last Airbender and Zilla '98 bad, which is really, really sad,
but I will admit, Jim Carrey as the Grinch is pretty spot on,
even though sometimes his acting here can be obnoxious as a trumpeter swan.
But I'm sorry, Jim Carrey is still not enough to be this movie's saving grace,
the original is still the true classic, and it should've been left alone in the first place.
Sorry dude. This movie is a Christmas great.
Eh I think it's in the "ok" pile if you ask me.
THIS MOVIE IS CRAP JUST WATCH THE ORIGINAL ONE THAT ONE IS GOOD!
I know!
Yeah Me Too
Cameron Williams
I'M TYPING IN CAP LOCKS SO PEOPLE WILL NOTICE ME.
Moral of this review video, "no matter what someone says about any movie, you can still enjoy it while they bitch about it" that goes for anything really... aside from ponies and bieber...
*Get ready for a brony back lash (Basically what makes ponies intolerable)
lol I don't care about the backlash, A grown man that enjoys cartoon ponies insulting me is like being called a "poopy head" by a 4 year old.
First Bieber or pony fan to reply ladies and gents!
***** I don't think writing a post over 20 lines long declaring that all fans are not "bitchy" is working in your favor. Especially over something as little as this. Apathy; why don't you try it?
***** It was a suggestion. Just future reference so you do not get involved in further arguments with idiots in the comment section.
Jim Carrey was the perfect person to cast into this role. His actions are goofy and cartoonish to begin so playing a cartoon character is perfect for him. The movie may suck, but it had some legitimately funny moments.
Hehe, I'm glad that you did the ending that way. And because of that I'm not going to click "don't like" as I was going to. I really like this film and every year when Christmas is coming I can't wait to see it in TV :)
This is one of my favorite reviews, mainly because of how he rhymes every line throughout the video.
That was a pretty decent moral at the end.
He meant dougs moral of I'm right and your wrong.
Sorry Critic... I loved this movie. I really did. Gave a lot of depth to the original story without ruining the lesson. In fact, I think they portray the lesson very well in this.
People actually like this movie? I just....I can't.....ugh humanity you never cease to amaze or disappoint me.
Most of humanity hates DBZ but I still love it regardless.
This movie has a spot in my heart. Feel free to ask why. And hello once again.
Justin Lafser
Hello other person I sometimes run into.
Anyways I just don't get it. Its creepy from Jim Carrey to the Whos. Carrey's impersonation and punch lines aren't funny. The added back story was unnecessary and was more weird than anything. The story of the original is simple, it doesn’t need to be _more_ over the top so I don’t get the love for it or any of the other Dr.Seuss movies.
Maybe cooperate Hollywood does actually know what the masses want cause I sure as hell don't. So why do you like it?
16 Bit Hero
Oh you proto-hipster.
The Dynast Queen Hahaha, no, I'm not a hipster; I'm 14. I love it for a few reasons: Jim Carey is a good Grinch in the sense of the troublemaking prankster, the scene near the end, despite its sudden lack of subtly with the heart, it's still kind of heartwarming when he becomes quiet, and I like how the Whos have to learn the true meaning of Christmas and being flawed because it shows a true world, so their learning of what Christmas is really about is nice and endearing in the way that a valuable lesson is learned. Also, I did find many scenes funny: one of them being the mailroom scene where Carrey is dishing out jury duty summons and blackmail notes.
Justin Lafser
That line was meant for 16Bit Hero, they’ll get the joke…if they know whats good for them. /threat
Also my god you're young. I'm 10 years older than you, GET OFF MY LAWN!
Anyways I can respect all that, I’m no tyrant, I just disagree. I watch Christmas movies/specials for simplicity and the Grinch had that originally. All throughout the year I have to analyze depth, be bombarded with harsh realities and such but once a year I just like to be 5 years old again and enjoy the innocence of the holiday. I used to do such a thing on Saturday mornings…..now I just have Christmas…..* cries *.
tbh, the cartoon is better than the movie, but the movie aint absolute shit like the critic says it is
at least it aint the shit that the Cat in the Hat remake was
hell, that movie made me tear EVERYTHING APART WHEN I WAS FUCKING 2 YEARS OLD
true
Most of what he says is hyperbole for comedic effect and to fully accentuate his points, its not complete crap its just not great.
Scrolling down the comments section, this youtuber finds,
People are commenting in rhyme, as if this review changed their minds.
Whether people love or hate, attack or defend this weird movie,
Everyone types in rhyme, he finds it quite groovy.
Oh no, it seems this youtuber has been affected by the curse,
But hey, it's Christmas, or else this would be worse.
So thank you, Doug Walker, for somehow making us all rhyme,
You're such an amazing talker, you don't get worse with time.
Now if you excuse him, he's running out of rhyming,
Just like the Cat in the Hat, which the Nostalgia Critic reviewed with great timing.
He will go now before my rhymes get real bad,
But hey, at least they'll be a lot better than the movies Doug Walker saw as a lad.
So now he goes and gets ready to sleep, after getting a quick bite,
As he leaves this comment with an incredibly cliched "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night"
(And yes, my rhymes were pretty much forced and unfunny,
but we can't all be as good as professionals whether they get paid money.)
I guess Doug doesn't know what Taylor Momsen does now. I say she got way better
honestly I've just rediscovered her 1 she's fronting a metal band, 2 she's sexy as all hell but honestly watching the review it's like jesus
Eye liner is a bit much but all things considered you sir have a point
And apparently Doug doesn't know that Yertle the Turtle is based on Adolf Hitler. Otherwise he never would've said that quote, "Seuss was never child-friendly."
I disagree with Doug I don't really see anything bad about it I found it funny as hell it's one of my favorite Christmas movies.
I remember nothing but frustration when I watched this as a kid, Grinch is an annoying ass and the stupid noses pissed me off.
I can see why the N.C. doesn't like this movie (and I agree with him, some parts of this are pretty silly to say the least) but I like this movie for the nostalgia and he gave a pretty funny review. Doing most of it in rhyme is no easy feat.
Why did the Grinch pull out a switchblade to cut the turkey
I gave that to him for a birthday present.
This was one of his most creative of his reviews. I can't believe he rhymed through the whole thing
For me it just isn't Christmas without watching this movie.
This is the most powerful difference between the animated version and the film version IMO...
13:30 to 14:35:
So as the promised, the Grinch steals the Holiday,
which puts all the Whos in alarming dismay.
(The mayor freaks out over the stolen Christmas presents, and blames Cindy Lou for introducing the Grinch)
It takes them a while, five minutes or more,
to realize that Christmas doesn't come from a store.
(Cindy Lou's father calms the crowd down by emphasizing the importance of his family. The other Whos start singing)
You know, I like the original better, I know, big surprise,
but it makes sense that they already know where Christmas lies,
cause nothing could dampen it and that was uplifting,
here there's blaming and yelling before they start shifting,
here, the message is there but it doesn't stand as tall,
and if you can't remake it better, WHY REMAKE IT AT ALL!!!?
The movie wanted to go in the direction it did, you may not agree with it, but it did what it wanted to do.
Okay, I find this movie a guilty pleasure. I kinda like it.
I know there are a lot of really obnoxious moments, the plot with Cindy Lou is pretty dull and some of the characters added in to the movie are uninteresting and generic.
But, even with that, it's just Jim Carrey as the Grinch. He really does make this movie funny for me. And also, James Horner's great score (yep, I love James Horner's works).
In fact, I was 7 when I first saw it and I really enjoyed it (especially Jim Carrey, he was so funny). So, it's apart of my childhood right there.
your not alone.
Jim Carrey was the best part of the movie, everything else ranged from meh to downright tedious.
Same with me,...I mean it's way too damn long for a movie. But me and my brother tend to giggle at Jim Carrey's acting. This is kinda of a guilty pleasure for me...
Erika Sanchez Same
I'm gonna admit too the movie is bad on a critic level now that I'm older and see it but as a movie by itself it's a guilty pleasure of mine since it reminds me of my childhood christmas memories and I love the song where are you christmas...
It's actually a tradition in my family to watch this every year, so maybe I'm biased to say that I love this movie. It's more dear to me than the animated one tbh
I really like the movie although it has problems. Carrey is undeniably perfect for the role and I challenge anyone to not find the "schedule" scene funny
I'm really impressed with the imitation of the original cartoon. They get the camera angle just right.
The Grinch: It sucks a**!
The Lorax: It sucks Balls!
The Cat in the Hat: It sucks a** Balls!
I really like it when critic starts rhyming. He has a good voice and yet he's good at timing xD
I enjoyed this movie too: ok, maybe the screenplay could have been better (and so could Ron Howard's direction), but I still feel the magic inside this movie, and that's what matters (at least for me). Art direction and costume design were magnificent, makeup deserved the Oscar, James Horner's score is wonderful. Even the cast was good. And Jim Carrey? I love him as the Grinch!! Every Christmas I enjoy watching this movie (even if on my own)! For me, a Christmas classic! ^_^
P.S: great video, anyway! 3:)
the hoos are atrocious
The acting is dumb
but hey, at least
jim Carrey's a lot of fun
In the movie Jim Carrey rapes, mutilates and murders the art of comedy with his annoying mugging and Jerry Lewis impersonation but not satisfied with that he screws the corpse and then eats it.
I could not describe his acting any better.
It was like this movie was created by a committee of soulless executives.
+CalicoVall I believe you mean Excecutive Soulless
my friend, do you expect victory chimes? For short books made classics that are meant to be shared, to be turned into movies with hour+ run time? my friend, it is a cursed role, the the chance of death just as high as a cancerous mole. Jim carry did what he could with such a task, but there's only so much he can do without taking a sip from his flask. He tried his hardest, did the best he could. but it ended up as we all knew it would. blame the movie makers, that is what you should do. for they are the ones who shat on Cindy loo who.
.......worst rhythe attempt I have ever made, but hopefully you get my point.
I like the live-action version of The Grinch. Though I do like the animated version better, I still like the other version and find it fun to watch and a different take on the story. I also like the new versions of The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who. They were slightly different takes and I liked them for that. :) Usually I prefer a movie to stick to the book, but sometimes it's better to not and it just works.
Whenever I watch a video where people speak in rhyme, I always try to predict what will be the word they rhyme with.
I am the only one that agrees with Doug in this review? I fucking hate this movie, is horrible discusting and grose in my opinion.
That has nothing to do with my original comment, however I don't have an opinion about it, as I only ever watched the trailer.
I loved the ending of this review, how it has that nice speech that's actually kind of touching. Then it suddenly shoves it aside and says "f%%k you". Just like a South Park episode.
I like Jim carries performance just because he knew once he read the script that it wasn't saveable, so he just had fun with it. He was stupid and I thought it was funny to see him just goof off.